1285 Jointer, 3HP 1PH 230V, Helical Head

This 12-inch jointer is a powerhouse, offering large capacity and top-notch performance with a host of great features. The large center-mounted fence assembly can be easily adjusted via a rack and pinion system with a ram lock. Preset stops on the fence body let you quickly set angles at 45° in and out, and there's a positive stop for perfect 90° angles. The parallelogram design keeps the table close to the cutterhead, resulting in a better finish and allowing for fast depth of cut adjustments. It also ensures the tables stay perfectly parallel even after years of heavy use. You can choose between the standard straight knife cutterhead and the helical cutterhead. Features include a helical cutterhead with 42 two-sided carbide inserts for fast and adjustment-free knife changes and a quiet, clean cut, a large 12' x 84' precision ground cast iron table surface for heavy-duty work, a parallelogram design for close table-to-cutterhead proximity and fast depth of cut adjustments, a rack and pinion adjustable cast iron fence assembly for smooth fence positioning, and table 'lips' on both sides of the cutterhead to reduce noise.

Using this jointer is easy. First, decide whether you want to use the standard straight knife cutterhead or the helical cutterhead. If you need to change the knives on the helical cutterhead, it's a breeze with the 42 two-sided carbide inserts - no adjustments needed. When setting up the angles, use the preset stops on the fence body for quick 45° angles in and out, and the positive stop for a perfect 90° angle. Adjust the fence assembly using the rack and pinion system for smooth positioning. Make sure to connect a dust collection system with a minimum of 800 CFM to keep your workspace clean. As for maintenance, keep the table surface clean and free of debris. Check the alignment of the tables regularly to ensure they remain parallel. Also, inspect the knives for wear and replace them when necessary. Be aware that this product may cause cancer and reproductive harm as indicated by Prop 65. Always follow the recommended circuit size of 30 amps and use the prewired 230V voltage for safe operation.