JET 708457DXK JJ-6CSDX 6-Inch 1 Horsepower Jointer with Quick-Set Knive System, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

List Price: $914.00 Discount Price: $739.00

Features:

• Extra-Long cast iron table for better control and more accuracy
• 1/2" Rabbeting Capacity; 33-1/8-inch long fence with 45 and 90 degree stopes
• Powerful 1 horsepower motor; Industrial push button controls
• 3 high-speed steel knives in the cutter head; Quick Set Knives provide easy changing
• 4-inch dust port for efficent dust and chip disposal

Customer Reviews:

excellent value [Posted on 2007-12-03]
Excellent value

I have owned this machine for 10 months now. I have jointed several thousand board feet of hardwood so I've kicked the tires and taken it around the block. The knife alignment system is excellent and works as advertised. Adjustment of depth in feed and out feed is excellent and easy.

The only thing I can fault is getting the fence 90 deg to the bed can be finicky. After locking the fence it moves just a bit out of square. This is really common for jointers of this design. Get yourself a digital tilt box and it's much easy; but if you're using a t-square it can get a little annoying. I also believe this machine is a bit underpowered at times; I have actually ground it to a stop on several occasions.

After several sets of knifes I decided to ditch the stock head with the Byrd tool SHELIX head. Very easy upgrade; just have Byrd install new bearing and it's a 2 hour job to install the new head and reset all tolerances.

Good machine [Posted on 2008-02-10]
I'm not an experienced person with jointers but I think I will like the machine once I've become familar with it. I put it together by myself--with the aid of a chain hoist. Would recommend two people. The manual does not do a great job of explaining how to operate --and adjust the infeed or outfeed tables. I think a mobile base is a must for any shop without an abundance of room. The machine is top heavy so don't skimp on the dimensions of the base. Follow the book on set up. Set it up right and it will do a great job. Don't hesitate to call the company and ask questions. Some of the gibs--outfeed esp.--are ackward to reach.

Don't order if your not sure [Posted on 2008-03-11]
Make sure that you really want this item because you only have a few hours to cancel if you change your mind. The order is transferred out of Amazons control quickly.

Very pleased [Posted on 2008-03-14]
So many have said it but I will add my thoughts. The setup was easy. I found the back table off by .003 and changing that was easy. The cutting blades were with in .001 so I left them. It makes very little sound and makes a nice smooth clean cut, what more do you want?

Excellent Choice [Posted on 2008-04-24]
Great price and great service. Delivery was a breeze and there were no shipping charges. This is what gets me to amazon vice the local woodraft store. My stand had a dent and they offered me a 10% price break since it was not a critical function. They offered to do either. Set up was easy but it is a heavy piece. Just needed someone to help me put the jointer on the stand. You are likely to scratch the top when you manuever the jointer into position. If that is a concern put something under the jointer as you position on the stand. I checked squareness and the level and with the exception of tweaking the installation of the fence all was perfect. Opted to test it at its limit from the start. Squared a piece of 2.5 by 6 inch white oak. Whisper quiet and a perfect cut. I would recommend to any who need a medium to heavy duty jointer. Had a free mobile base from a previous Amazon promotion the that was the ticket for ease of movement. I have found nothing that stops this from a 5* rating. Long time home woodworker. B

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