Powermatic 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer, Straight Knife Cutterhead, 2 HP, 230V 1Ph (PJ-882)

Product Description The Powermatic 8-Inch Parallelogram Jointer offers performance and value in a machine loaded with features. Each machine has an extra-long 82-inch bed length for better work support and is equipped with an innovative single handwheel design that tilts the fence in and out with positive stops at +/- 45 and 90 degrees. A non-mar insert in the fence contacts the table to avoid scratching the surface during adjustments. The parallelogram design keeps the table in close proximity to the cutterhead for improved finish and allows for a fast depth of cut adjustment.This design also ensures the table remains perfectly parallel, even after years of tough duty. The 1/8-inch depth limiter control knob gives you quick adjustment ability and safety. A quick twist of the knob will disable this feature. This jointer features a Powermatic controlled chip three-knife cutterhead for a safe, smooth cut every time. The powerful 2-HP motor is totally enclosed in a heavily-constructed steel stand, providing plenty of power for the most demanding jobs. Amazon.com When we look at jointers, there are a couple of tests at the top of our list, and this model aces them all. First, it’s got a generous 8-inch wide bed, and you can’t do better than that. But icing on the cake is the bed’s luxuriously long 82 inches, giving you absolute support and accuracy on the infeed side. We like the way the infeed table travels up and down; instead of a handwheel, you just loosen the locking lever and move the long-handled table adjustment arm. Leverage is our friend, and there’ll be no more skinned knuckles! Lock the lever again and you’re ready to cut. When you want to cut rabbets – a beautifully simple job on this jointer -- override the 1/8-inch depth limit by turning the control knob. Twist it again to re-engage this feature. The outfeed table adjusts to knife height easily, should your jointer not retain its factory setting during shipment. It’s worth checking. We like this fence best of all the competitors for a couple of reasons. There’s a non-marring insert in the fence contacts that prevent scratching the infeed and outfeed tables while you’re adjusting it. The fence rides smoothly across the beds and locks easily. But its best trick is tilting 45 degrees – both forward and backward, giving you a total angle to the back of 135 degrees for beveling. And instead of grasping the whole fence to tilt it, this one moves beautifully by handwheel. The three-knife cutterhead should be perfectly adjusted from the factory, but to be safe, we recommend checking it before running any stock. The head turns at 7,000 rpm, giving you 21,000 cuts per minute and a super-smooth surface. The final feature that won our admiration is the placement of the power switch. You’ll find it below the infeed bed on most jointers, but on this Powermatic, it’s positioned on its own arm above the infeed table. We like this spot best for safety’s sake – a jointer is a beautiful machine, but with just a little operator error, it has the potential to maim. Having the power switch in the open just makes good safety sense. We recognize that a jointer like this is a big investment, but we trust the Powermatic name for quality, reliability and a long life. You won’t regret this purchase. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer This machine offers performance and value in a machine loaded with features like an extra long 82-inch bed length for better work support, innovative fence design that allows you to turn a handwheel that tilts the fence in and out with positive stops at +/- 45 and 90 degrees. A non-mar insert in the fence contacts the table to avoid scratching the surface during adjusents. The parallelogram design keeps the table in close proximity to the cutterhead for improved finish and allows for a fast depth of cut adjusent. This design also insures the table remains perfectly parallel, even after years of tough duty. The 1/8-inch depth limiter control knob gives you quick adjusent and safety. A quick twist of the knob will disable this feature. This jointer features Powermatic controlled chip 3-knife cutterhead for a safe, smooth cut every time. The powerful 3HP motor is totally encased in a heavy constructed steel stand providing plenty of power for even the most demanding jobs. See more

• Straight knife cutterhead with three high-speed steel knives creates clean cuts
• Large 8" x 82" precision-ground cast iron table surface for heavy-duty work
• Parallelogram design allows for easy and accurate adjustment of tables
• High-mount switch for operator convenience
• Parallelogram design for close table-to-cutterhead proximity and fast depth of cut adjustments
• Patented handwheel with worm gear system for precise fence tilting