Jet JJP-12 Planer/Jointer combo (Planer mode)

Thanks for the review. Man, I wish I had room for something like this!!

Lew

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

I have been considering a similar upgrade. I have a Dewalt 735 and a 6” Powermatic Jointer. This Jet is certainly on top of the list. I’m also considering Laguna’s new combo units. I’m going to give it a little time and see how happy people are with them. If money was no object, I would either buy a Mini Max or Felder.

-- Festool4

Hi Gary

I presume the baffle is in the swing dust shroud? Is there any way to show where you put the bolt? What type of mobile base are you using?I have a 5 HP cyclone and am considering getting one of these machines. Thanks!

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Thanks for the review. Looks like a great machine.

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Tom,
If you look at the first picture, you will see a small black chain connected to the on/off switch housing. Follow the chain up to the bolt sticking out of the dust shroud. There are two holes present, if you place the bolt in the lower one, the internal baffle can not move up. This trick really works. I am using a HTC 300 mobile base with some 1/2 inch BB plywood. I will not be moving the machine often, but I may need to shift it around occasionally for longer stock, cleaning, etc.
Gary

How did you determine the planer beds were not aligned with the head? If I go this route I would love to know how you checked for this…

Thanks,

-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein

Chris,
Nothing magic, I just planed a board. I measured that one edge was about .001 thicker than the other, indicating that the planer bed was not quite parallel with the knives. Before making any major adjustments, I may try locking the bed height to see if that changes the bed position.
Gary

Thanks for the tip Gary!

-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein

Sounds like a good solution for my shop, don’t have the room, budget or room for both… and I’ve put off a couple projects for want of a jointer. (Yeah I know I can use planes or make a sled for my router…)

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Van Gogh -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

thats a cool tool! i’m thinking about something like this for my shop if i can’t get two stand along units. great shop saver and the 12” jointer must be great!

I just received mine 2 days ago and it is fully functional tonight in its one mobile base.

I got a question to Garyb, There was a box with the blade cover, hex tools, a wrench and a something that I cannot find what it is.

It is made of aluminum and it is rectangular in shape, hollow and it has notch in one side.
Do you know the use of that thing?

I got one too, but no idea what it is for. Doesn’t seem to described in the manual. Maybe just something to drive us crazy with curiosity?

Enjoy,

Gary

Hey Guys,

I think that little aluminum block is a knife setting block. Kinda silly, but it’s used to make sure your knives are parallel and at the same height as your outfeed table.

-Chris

-- - you mean I have to set up each and every new tool I buy?