The New Jet 15 in. helical head planer quickly and quietly transforms rough lumber into smooth boards. This machine means business with a powerful 3 HP motor combined with a helical cutterhead housing 48 staggered carbide quick change knives. The innovative Precision Air Strut System (PASS) provides consistent upward pressure on the cutterhead, reducing the chance of board snipe. The conveniently located 2-speed gear box allows for quick and easy feed rate adjustments while removing up to 1/8 in. material with each pass for a smooth finish. A large Precision cast-iron table and infeed/outfeed tables make this planer a beautiful addition to the shop.
- Innovative Jet: Precision Air Strut System (PASS) provides consistent upward pressure on the cutterhead, reducing the chance of board snipe
- Helical cutterhead houses 48 staggered carbide knives that are engineered to align themselves without any adjustment for a superior finish and quieter cut
- Heavy-duty precision ground cast iron table and 4 post design provides maximum control and support when passing boards through planer
- Powerful 3 HP motor with V-belt transmission reduces vibration and running noise
- Dual infeed speed control for 16 FPM or 20 FPM, maximizes cut efficiency
- Maximum depth of cut 1/8 in. x 6 in. cutting height and 15 in. W capacity
- Large cast iron precision ground infeed/outfeed tables provide support for large work pieces
- Large-hand wheel with positive gear drive easily moves the head to the desired board thickness
- Magnetic switch with green safety light illuminates when powered
- 4 in. dust port hooks up to dust management system and helps keep shop clean
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Stanton Cruickshank (verified owner) –
I recieved this planer a few days ago. It is by far the best planer I have ever used. It runs very smooth and is extremely quiet. The infeed and outfeed table extensions take some patience to get aligned.
Manuel Reichel (verified owner) –
I had been using a desk top planer before the Jet Unit but this is just a huge improvement. Out of the box the only adjustment I made was to lower the in feed roller .020. Boards feed straight through and the cut quality is excellent with very little snipe and often no visible snipe at all. I usually take off 1/16 per pass and occasionally 1/8. Power is never an issue. I also like the relatively low weight of this unit say compared to the Powermatic. I have a small shop so portability was important. I am very happy with this unit.