1. A Powermatic PJ-882HH jointer
This one has a helical cutter head that offers a much better quality of cut, less noise and longer lasting knives than conventional ones. At 88″ (223.5 cm) long x 28″ (71 cm) wide x 44″ (112 cm) high, this “little” baby weighs 610 lbs, or approximately 277 Kg and offers a cutting width of 8″ (20cm). Here is the beast in pictures:
1.1 Specifications:
- Fence:
- 4-3/4″ x 38-3/16″ (12 cm x 97 cm)
- -45° to +45° angles
- Preset stops to -45°, 90° and 45°
- Motor:
- 2 HP power
- 1 phase
- 230V / 9A
- Cutterhead:
- Helical
- 54 carbide four sided knife inserts
- 7 000 rpm
- 8″ (20 cm) cutting width
- Tables:
- Total: 8″ x 82″ (20 cm x 208 cm)
- Infeed: 44″ (111.76 cm)
- Outfeed: 38″ (96.52 cm)
2. And a Powermatic 15HH Planer
Like the jointer, this one has a helical cutterhead. At 48″ (122 cm) long x 28″ (71 cm) wide x 43-1/2″ (110.5 cm) high, this “little” baby weighs 502 lbs, or approximately 228 Kg and offers a width of 15″ (38 cm) cut. Here is the beast in pictures:
2.1 Specifications:
- Table:
- 15″ x 48″ (38 cm x 122 cm)
- Feed Rate: 16 or 20 FPM (Feet Per Minute)
- Support: 4 Column
- Motor:
- 3 HP power
- 1 phase
- 230V / 15A
- Cutterhead:
- Helical
- 74 carbide four sided knife inserts
- 4 500 rpm
- 15″ (38 cm) cutting width
3. Upgrade
After a complete refurbishment, I replaced the original V-belts with fiberglass link belts:
3.1 Advantages over standard V-belts:
- They eliminate vibrations;
- They transmit more power;
- They are significantly quieter;
- They last up to 15 times longer;
- They tend to stretch much less;
- They are unaffected by oil and heat.
