JET's planer/molder handles material up to 13 inches wide andup to 6 inches in height. The tool's 1-1/2-horse, 110-volt motor (youcan easily rewire it to 230 volts) spins the three-knife cutterhead.Depending on the application, the machine runs 10 to 20 board feet perminute. The motor is fan-cooled and enclosed, too, so it doesn'toverheat and stays protected from dust. The cast-iron table lendsplenty of heft and contact surface, while the rubberized infeed andoutfeed rollers support the work without marring it. As is standardwith most planers, it comes with an incorporated dust chute--so it'ssimple to hook up to a dust collector and keep the shop clean. Fourlockable casters (not standard) make it easy to maneuver the tool in atight shop. For people working in home restoration, this tool is agodsend. To match new replacement molding with the existing material,copy the profile of the existing molding, get custom knives made, andcut your own replacement. A helpful video is included that walks youthrough the process of changing and setting blades. This isunquestionably a solid tool, ideal for home woodworkers looking to stepup from a benchtop unit, and especially for remodelers and This OldHouse-type guys who need an good way to accurately match existingtrim. --Jon Groebner ... Read more

Features

• Comes with stand
• Sturdy cast-iron table
• Reduced vibration
• Adjustable infeed/outfeed
• Motor located at base

Asin: B00002265M
Subjects:  1. Planers    2. Stationary Planers    3. (Planners)    4. (Plainers)    5. (Surface Planers)   

When it comes to jointers, there aren't a lot of differences among the leaders in the market. Like other manufacturers, Jet uses heavy-duty cast iron in the fence, jointer base, and infeed/outfeed tables and offers a three-blade drum and built-in 4-inch dust port. Their design, however, features a couple of innovations that changed our "jointers are jointers" mindset. While the infeed tables in other models can only be raised or lowered with a rod or lever system, this machine's design allows you to adjust both of the feed tables by rotating smooth, industrial-style hand wheels. This feature lends itself to easier tapers and gives you more control when you need to take off precise measurements, like 1/64 of an inch, a setting that can frustrate woodworkers lifting the arms up or down on other machines. The fence glides extremely smoothly throughout its range of motion and tilts both ways, but, where other brands offer fixed stops only at 45 and 90 degrees, Jet's jointer adjusts to quickly reproduce multiple cuts at any angle you find necessary. Driven by a 4,850 rpm, 1-horsepower induction motor completely encased in a welded steel stand, this jointer comes prewired for 115-volt outlets and can be converted to run off 230-volt sources. As a final touch, Jet designed the industrial start switch with holes behind the button for locking with a readily available Master Lock to keep coworkers or family members safe from accidental injury. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Built-in ledge for cutting rabbets
• Easy-to-use handwheels accurately adjust the infeed and outfeed tables
• Fence tilt two ways and features 90- and 45-degree positive stops
• 1 horsepower, single-phase, 115/230-volt motor
• 46-inch cast-iron bed with precision-machined finish ensures accuracy

Asin: B00004WCG9
Subjects:  1. Jointers    2. Stationary Jointers   

The hand wheel height-adjust operates smoothly, thanks in part to rack-and-pinion hardware. There's a well-placed tension-indicator gauge that works in conjunction with the conveniently located cast-iron wheel-control blade tension. We were thoroughly satisfied by the gripping power and glide of the T-style rip fence, and we especially like the pad-lockable start button that comes standard on all big Jet tools and prevents accidental start-up and unauthorized use. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• 1-1/2 hp, single-phase, 115/230-volt motor
• Quick-release rip fence
• Built-in cutting height scale
• Front cast-iron hand wheels
• One-year limited warranty

Asin: B0000223N4

Ease of height adjustment is a way of measuring quality in routers, and Bosch has come up with a system that works as well as any we've tested. A large flip lever releases the motor for adjusting. Rather than twisting as the height changes, the motor raises and drops in a straight path. The result is a simple and smooth-working course adjust that couples with an efficient microadjust to make fine-tuning the depth of cut easy and accurate. Another feature we like is the reversible motor, which lets the user place the switch and cord on either side. It's good for lefties, and for those of us who get annoyed when the cord always seems to be in the way. The collet is self-releasing, which means there's no need to tap the spindle to change bits, and the collet depth is 13/16 inch, a few 16ths deeper than that of DeWalt or Porter-Cable--one more weapon in the Bosch battle to for a truly centered bit. --Mark McDonald ... Read more

Features

• Large 3-3/4? base opening plus 2? subbase opening accepts large bits
• 2.25HP/ 12 AMP Motor 8000-25000 RPM - Most powerful in its class
• Variable speed - Match speed to workpiece and task
• Coarse and microfine bit depth adjustment system with resettable depth indicator - Constant-response© circuitry - Monitors and maintains desired RPM for consistent performance
• Tool-free templet guide adapter for fast and easy templet guide changes

Asin: B00004TKHV
Subjects:  1. Bosch    2. (Bosh)    3. Routers    4. Fixed-Base Routers   

One of the first companies to design plate joiners, DeWalt makes one powerful slot-cutting tool. Some people argue that joiners are joiners, and while it's true that a slot is a slot, how you cut it makes a heck of a lot of difference. What impresses us about DeWalt's plate joiner is the stout, dual rack-and-pinion fence. Operating with striking smoothness, the fence locks tightly in place and ensures that the joiner's blade and fence are always parallel--which means accurate joints every time. The DeWalt is also the only plate joiner on the market with a fully adjustable tilt fence: the face plate tilts 0 to 90 degrees, so you can join work at whatever angle the job requires (22-1/2 degrees, say, if you're working in octagons). Cabinetmakers will appreciate the convenience of being able to make flush cuts at 0 degrees without having to remove the fence. The 6-1/2 amp motor spins the tool's carbide blade at 10,000 rpm, making remarkably quick, clean cuts. We found the gauges easy to read and easy to set, a big plus (there's nothing worse than wrestling with or squinting at a tool every time you make adjustments). DeWalt's joiner also has preset stops for all common biscuit sizes and there's a handy vacuum adapter that allows you to hook up suction to keep dust in the shop to a minimum--always a good idea. --Jon Groebner ... Read more

Features

• Includes dust bag and vacuum adapter
• 6.5 amp 10000 RPM motor
• Dual rack and pinion fence for accurate joints every time
• One piece fence is adjustable and tilts 0 to 90 degrees
• 45-degree locating notch in fence allows indexing off the outside surface of a mitered joint

Asin: B00002232S
Subjects:  1. DeWalt    2. (De Walt)    3. Plate Joiners    4. (Jointers)    5. (Biscuit Joiners)    6. (Biscut)    7. (Cutters)   

DeWalt's 5-inch random-orbit sander is a great tool for professional woodworkers and painters, as well as homeowners looking for a reliable sander for do-it-yourself projects. It has a 2 amp motor that provides up to 12,000 orbits per minute, with a 3/32 orbit diameter. Its controlled finishing system maintains consistent control over the pad speed, minimizing gouging at startup, and the variable-speed motor ramps smoothly between speed levels when adjusted on the fly. While it has less vibration than many sanders we've tried--thanks in part to DeWalt's dual-plane counterbalanced fan--we found that gripping the tool from the side rather than from the top seemed to be easier on the hands. The top grip could get tiresome in extended-use situations. We liked the dust canister configuration on this tool, which uses a simple and effective twist-lock mechanism to help prevent air pressure from popping the canister off the tool. The sealed switch is also a good idea that will help prevent dust contamination problems. The kit comes with the sander, a dust collector, a vacuum attachment, and the case. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Electronic variable speed
• 2-amp motor provides up to 12,000 orbits per minute
• Controlled Finishing System maintains controllable pad speed and minimizes gouging
• Dual plane counter balance fan
• Dust sealed switch for increased durability

Asin: B00002232Y
Subjects:  1. DeWalt    2. (De Walt)    3. Sanders    4. Random-Orbit Sanders   

A great carpenter once referred to sawdust as "the indomitable scourge silently mounting in woodshops nationwide." Well, now you can fight back with Jet's 1,100 cfm dust collector. Running a powerful 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor on either 115 or 230 volts, this handy shop tool comes standard with 7.36-cubic-foot bags that collect particles 30 microns and larger. The thickness of the 12-inch steel blower wheel is great for handling larger particle-producing applications. As is standard on most models, two 4-inch dust ports feed into a main 6-inch tube, allowing you to connect it to multiple machines. For convenience, Jet has placed the entire unit on easy-to-roll casters, so it can be moved around the shop when necessary. One unique feature separating Jet's dust collector from the competition is how easily the lower bag can be removed and reattached. The bag is held securely in place by a flexible metal band, so it pops in and out without the hassle of cinch straps you'll find on other models. Standing 96 inches tall and pulling 5.34 cubic feet of air, this machine is perfect for medium-to-large shops. A good dust collector, like this one, improves your workplace environment and also extends the life of your tools--two pretty compelling reasons to get one for your shop. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Two-year warranty
• 1-1/2-horsepower, one-phase, 115/230-volt motor is permanently lubricated, totally enclosed, and fan-cooled
• Features 4-inch and 6-inch diameter dust ports
• 7.36-cubic-foot bags collect particles 30 microns and larger
• Free accessory package includes 4-inch-by-10-foot hose, dust hood, and clamps--a $25.99 value

Asin: B00004YKD2
Subjects:  1. Vacuums    2. Dust Collectors    3. (Vacumes)    4. (Vaccuums)    5. (Vaccums)    6. (Vacums)