JET JJP-12 12-Inch Jointer Planer

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Price: $2,244.99    

Product Feature

• Three high-speed steel knife cutter head provides rapid cutting and a superior finish
• Parallelogram design keeps the table close to the cutterhead for improved finish and allows for precise depth of cut adjustments
• Extra large aluminum ebytruded fence with centered controls for quick adjustments
• Extremely quick changeover between jointing and planing functions. Fence does not need to be removed
• Powerful 3HP induction motor easily handles the toughest jointing and planing tasks

Product Description

The JET 12in. Planer/Jointer gives you both a jointer and planer so you don't have to choose - you can have both. This versatile machine features quick changeover between jointing and planing functions, an extra-large aluminum extruded fence with centered controls for quick adjustments, a built-in dust chute capable of handling both planing and jointing operations, and a powerful 3 HP induction motor that can handle the toughest lumber. Best of all, the fence can stay put when changing over functions. Amps: 12 1/2, Case Included: No, Cuts Per Minute (CPM): 5,500, Cutting Width (in.): 12, Tool Length (in.): 55, Cutting Depth (in.): 1/8

JET JJP-12 12-Inch Jointer Planer Review

I struggled a bit to decide whether to rate this 4 or 5 stars, but in the end decided on 5 based on value for the money.

The machine is quite well-made. Plenty of power, smooth operation, generally good fit and finish. It produces good results. One thing I particularly appreciate in this machine is that the dust collection hood is shallow enough that you don't have to crank the planer table too far down when switching over to jointer mode. I like the single handle table lift. Table adjustment is smooth and easy. The dust collection works very well.

I don't like a few things. First, I dislike the Euro-style guard, but that's just preference. Second, the grind on the tables is unusual - sort of a cross-hatched ripple. It actually works very well and eliminates the suction drag you get on some jointers and planers with polished tables. It was a pain in the neck to clean when the machine arrived, though! Last, and most seriously, the fence is minimal and hard to adjust. Its support is sheet metal and the fence is a medium-weight extrusion. The support uses multiple locking knobs, and the fence itself is easy to twist. You need to check the angle (or for square) at several points after adjusting it. How serious this is depends on your use. As I only use the fence at 90 degrees, it was acceptable as it is solid and stable once set.

The footprint of this machine is new for Jet, and there isn't a mobile base listed specifically for it in the market for it as of this writing.

This is a lot of machine for the money - even at list price. Its closest competition is Grizzly's G0633, which is comparably-priced when you factor in shipping. As I was able to buy the Jet on sale and with no shipping charges at considerably less than the Grizzly, the decision was easy. I would buy it again. Is it a Mini-Max, Felder, or even a Laguna or Rojek? No, but it's not priced like them either, which gets it 5 stars. If Jet were to incorporate a better fence, it would get the 5 stars without the qualifier comments.

UPDATE - In response to another reviewer regarding lack of planer table adjustments: READ YOUR MANUAL! The table is EASILY adjusted using the 4 setscrews provided for the purpose in the column support.

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