16-inch woodworking planer that has a powerful 3 hp motor with a magnetic switch
Surge infeed and outfeed rollers provide maximum workpiece support while planing
3 V-belts transfer maximum power to the cutterhead; cast iron and steel construction
2-speed gearbox features an automatic chain tensioner
Editorial Review:
This new design 16" woodworking planer is powered by a 3hp totally enclosed fan cooled motor with magnetic switch. Power is delivered to the 3 knive 2 7/8" cutterhead by three V-belts. The unit is both cast iron and steel construction for stability and durability. There are two feed rates, 16 and 20 feet per minute, serrated infeed rollers and smooth outfeed rollers are standard. Angled 4" dust port positions the hose away from work area and provides efficient chip and dust collection. This 16" planer will hog some wood. Don't forget the mobile base to move this unit around, order stock number 708119. Planer will be available fall of 2003.
This new design 16-inch woodworking planer from Jet is powered by a 3 horsepower, totally enclosed fan-cooled motor with a magnetic switch. Power is delivered to the three-blade, 2-7/8-inch cutterhead by three V-belts. The JWP-16OS unit features both cast-iron and steel construction for stability and durability, and there are two feed rates -- 16 and 20 feet per minute -- plus serrated infeed rollers and smooth outfeed rollers that come standard. An angled 4-inch dust port positions the hose away from work area and provides efficient chip and dust collection. Don't forget the optional mobile base to move this unit around, order stock number 708119.
Key Technical Specs:
Maximum Planing Width: 16 inches
Maximum Planing Thickness: 6 inches
Maximum depth of cut: 3/16 inch
Maximum full width depth of cut: 1/8 inch
Maximum opening: 6-3/8 x 16 inches
Minimum planing length: 6 inches
Cutterhead speed: 4,500 rpm
Cuts per minute: 13,500
Cutterhead diameter: 2-7/8 inches
Planer blade size: 16-1/8 by 1 by 1/8 inches
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
good wood hog:
I have owned this planer for a little over a year. I have planed many thousands of feet and exhausted 4 sets of blades. I had access to a hoist for assemble as this baby is a tank. Unless you can dead lift several hundred pounds don't even consider it. Sharpening, changing and setting knifes is pretty easy. Top access is nice. Included jig works well. I have tried many things but this machine just has some snipe. Not all the time but certain boards just have snipe. I completely understand why but... more info
No Complaints Here:
I bought this planer in February of 2006 and since then I have run approximately 100 bf of walnut, 200 bf of cherry, and 100 bf of oak through it. I have not used any other type of planer recently, so my only point of comparison is the 12 inch Delta finishing planer that I still use for small, quick tasks. I have nothing but good things to say about the Jet. I have a small shop in my garage, so space is an issue. I bought the Jet mobile base for it and rolls out of the way very easy. It also has plenty of... more info
Jet 16" Woodworking Planner or Belt Burner?:
I have been running the Jet 16" planer for just two days and shredded six V-belts.
The machine came out of the box well tuned and solid. The manual was very detailed and well written except for an error in the V-belt tension adjustment section. Assembly was easy, although I could have used a 240 V plug at the end of the power cord.
My problems with the machine came when I started feeding in my rough cut Douglas Fir lumber. I have a large supply of wide stock (1x15 inches). A few hours into running my... more info
great planer:
I just got my new jet 16' planer and as in the previous review set up was somewhat time consuming, and the machine is very heavy. I have only run a few pieces of pine and maple stock through it with mixed results. My initial opinion is that this is tool that will take more fine tuning then I normally would have to do and more experience in order to get the results I expect. On the plus side this planer will really hog some lumber. I tested the power of the planer by running a 9 inch wide piece of hard maple... more info
