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

Product Description The 8" Parallelogram Jointer offers performance and value in a machine loaded with features. The cutterhead is a helical design with 54 four-sided knife inserts—these produce a superior finish and much quieter operation than conventional cutterheads, and the inserts do not require adjustment once installed. The Jointer has an extra long 82" bed 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°. 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 insures the table remains perfectly parallel, even after years of heavy use. The 2-HP motor is totally enclosed in a heavy steel stand, providing plenty of power and stability for the most demanding jobs. Amazon.com The Powermatic PJ-882HH Eight-Inch Parallelogram Jointer with Helical Cutterhead offers performance and value. This jointer provides optimum accuracy and capacity by featuring a helical design cutterhead with 54 four-sided knife inserts, and a parallelogram design that keeps the table in close proximity to the cutterhead for improved finish, fast depth-of-cut adjustment, and a parallel table.Sturdy and StrongBuilt from heavy-duty iron castings for long-term durability, the PJ-882HH weighs 744 pounds. The full, eight-inch cut width and 82-inch overall bed length--as well as innovative single handwheel that tilts the fence in and out with positive stops at +/- 45 and 90 degrees--make straightening the largest project pieces exceptionally accurate. And this jointer provides adjustable parallelogram tables, easy knife setting, and a 1/8-inch depth-of-cut limiter for fast table positioning.Powerful Two-Horsepower MotorThe PJ-882HH has a two-horsepower motor housed in the heavy steel stand, providing plenty of power and stability for the most demanding jobs. A fully welded, all-steel base cabinet provides a solid platform for the PJ-882HH, and at 20-1/2 x 20-1/2 x 15 inches (W x H x D), it puts the bed at a comfortable 31-5/16 inches above the floor.The base cabinet houses the motor and its adjustable mount for altering belt tension when necessary, and a rear door for easy access to the motor and its mount. An on/off switch is conveniently mounted to a mast, while an effective dust evacuation chute has its outlet positioned low on the base, keeping the hose flat on the floor.Helical CutterheadThe jointer has a helical cutterhead that uses individual solid carbide cutters--each with four indexed cutting edges that can be rotated should the first edge become dull.This design is effective because the cutterhead's carbide inserts are arranged in spiral-shaped rows, with a four-inch radius ground into them. They're also mounted so they approach the wood at a 14-degree angle, which creates a true shear cut that eliminates much of the impact that results in fiber disturbance. Also, the durability of the carbide combined with the low-impact, shear cutting action mean the inserts have an extended long life, far exceeding that of straight blades.Optimum AccuracyBecause accuracy depends on the perfect alignment of the infeed and outfeed tables, each corner has an adjustable cam for correcting any coplanar misalignments that may occur over time. Also, the mechanism that moves the tables up and down keeps them close to the cutterhead, which results in cleaner cuts and a superior finish on the wood.Precision FenceFor reliable performance, the PJ-882HH's fence has an insert that prevents scratching of the table when it's moved, and the operating mechanism allows precise bevel setting and ultra-stability when locked. A handwheel with patented worm gear system ensures precise fence tilting.The PJ-882HH is backed by a five-year warranty.What's in the BoxPJ-882HH Jointer; one cutterhead guard; two push blocks; one four-millimeter hex wrench; one five-millimeter hex wrench; two star-point screwdrivers; 10 knife insert screws; five knife inserts; owner's manual; and warranty card.

• Helical cutterhead with 54 four-sided knife inserts deliver a superior finish and operate more quietly than traditional cutterheads
• Large 8" x 82" precision-ground cast iron table surface for heavy-duty work
• Patented worm gear handwheel fence tilting for versatility
• Parallelogram design for close table-to-cutterhead proximity and fast depth-of-cut adjustments
• High-mount switch and control box for operator convenience
• 1/8" depth limiter control knob gives you quick adjustment ability and safety
• Backed by Powermatic's industry-leading five-year warranty against manufacturing defects