DELTA JT360 Shopmaster 6-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Open Stand Jointer, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DeltaModel: JT360
Product features:
- Heavy-duty 6-inch jointer with three-knife cutterhead and steel stand
- Center-mounted fence tilts for beveling and chamfering
- 3/4 HP motor generates 4,800 RPM and a cutterhead speed of 14,400 CPM
- Measures 46 x 28 x 39 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 210 pounds
- Large 46-inch table supports stock up to six inches wide
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Description of DELTA JT360 Shopmaster 6-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Open Stand Jointer, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase
Get professional results with the DELTA JT360 Shopmaster 6-inch jointer with heavy-duty 3/4 HP, 120/240-volt induction motor and sturdy heavy-gauge steel stand. This high-quality jointer features a built-in dust chute that directs all of the dust and wood chips away from the operator. DELTA fitted the JT360 with a three-knife cutterhead for incredibly precise cuts, and a center-mounted fence that tilts for beveling and chamfering. The 46-inch long table can handle stock as wide as 6six inches, and it features cast-iron support ledge for rabbeting operations. Accessory switch required for 240-volt operation (not included).Tools and Hardware Reviews of DELTA JT360 Shopmaster 6-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Open Stand Jointer, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase
Customer Review: Nice, even if money isn't the issue.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read reviews on several different brands of jointers for about a week looked at them at a few stores and decided that this was the one that I wanted. For the price, you will not find a better jointer, maybe not even at $200 more. Delta makes real good tools in all price ranges, (besides Norm uses one) so when I found this one on Amazon for the lowest price around and FREE shipping, all the others became second choice. Amazon delivered within 7 days of placing my order FOR FREE! (I can't emphasize that enough). EXCELLENT!
I got the jointer out of the box and went to town assembling it with the help of my son and had it together in about 2 hours (An air rachet will speed up the process alot). I checked the tables for defects like cracks, chipped surfaces, flatness and checked the cutters to make sure that they were flat with the tables and started running wood over it. Sweeeeet! No the tables are not PERFECTLY flat, but are within about .003-.005" over the length of each one. I've read reviews on more expensive and larger machines and hear the same gripes, c'mon people, were working with wood for crying out loud. (I used to remanufacture engines and the tolerances weren't much tighter) The belt that came with it was coiled and kinked and will need to stretch out straight, but in general doesn't seem to vibrate much at all. As a matter of fact I didn't notice much vibration what so ever, which is amazing, considering it is on a metal frame base that is bolted together. And the thing is QUIET, not near the noise level that I expected. It produces nice flat cuts that you couldn't see daylight through between the boards that I just laid together. It didn't take that long to clean the tables, fence and cutter head of all the grease that was applied for storage and shipping. One quick note, remember the cutters are SHARP! I had to remind my son of that, and then preceeded to cut my own finger, I guess to prove my point....
This is a serious piece of equipment, but it is NOT a professional production machine. But for the person that enjoys building cabinets and other furniture in his own shop it is near perfect.
I didn't know how I would like the lever adjustment on the infeed table, but after using it a while, I like it. It's quick and not difficult to get accurate adjustments with, besides, how often do you really adjust the either table, I usually want to take about 1/32 of an inch at a time as a general rule.
In case anyone else out there is curious, the fence is cast iron, I wasn't sure, some of the cheaper and more expensive are aluminum.
The only ding I would give this jointer is that the upper bolts on the motor are a bit difficult to get to, especially the one towards the front. But then again, how often are you going to change the belt or even adjust it?
This thing delivers, it does what they say it does.
I compared this jointer to the Jet and Grizzly 6in jointers.
Hope this helps anyone that is considering one.
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