This 12 - foot jointer is a powerhouse, offering large - scale capacity and top - notch performance with a plethora of great features. The large center - mounted fence assembly is a breeze to adjust using a rack and pinion system with a ram lock. Preset stops on the fence let you quickly set angles at 45° in and out, and there's a positive stop for a perfect 90° angle. The parallelogram design keeps the table close to the cutterhead, enhancing the finish and allowing for fast depth of cut adjustments. It also ensures the tables stay parallel even after years of heavy use. You can choose between a standard straight - knife cutterhead or a helical cutterhead. Features include a helical cutterhead with 42 two - sided carbide inserts for quick, adjustment - free knife changes and a quiet, clean cut. There's a large 12' x 84' precision - ground cast - iron table surface for heavy - duty work. The parallelogram design gives close table - to - cutterhead proximity and fast depth of cut adjustments. A rack and pinion adjustable cast - iron fence assembly provides smooth fence positioning. Table 'lips' on both sides of the cutterhead help reduce noise.
Using this jointer is quite straightforward. 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 easy and doesn't require any adjustments. When you're setting up the fence, use the preset stops to quickly get the angle you need, like 45° or 90°. Adjust the depth of cut easily thanks to the parallelogram design. For heavy - duty work, make use of the large precision - ground cast - iron table surface. As for maintenance, keep the table clean to ensure smooth operation. Check the dust collection system regularly as it requires a minimum of 800 CFM. Also, be aware of the Prop 65 warning about cancer and reproductive harm. Always follow safety procedures when using this powerful tool.
