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Powermatic 1791279DXK 54A Deluxe 6 Inch 1 HP Jointer with Quick-Set Knives, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

The 6" Jointer features three auto-set knives that align themselves in the cutterhead for rapid knife changes. Oversized infeed/outfeed tables are mounted on dovetailed ways and have a built-in rabbeting ledge. The fence is 38" in length, with positive stops at 90° and 45° right and left. The fine/quick adjustment lever on the infeed table offers quick set-ups with precision controlled depth of cut. The heavy steel stand features a powerful motor with a non-slip v-belt drive for maximum performance. The 4" dust port offers easy connection to any dust collection system.

Features:

  • The cutterhead features three auto-set knives that automatically align themselves in the cutterhead
  • 66" long adjustable infeed and outfeed tables provide more working surface
  • Fine/quick adjustment lever on infeed table for precision cuts
  • Extra-long 38" two-way tilting fence with positive stops provides quick positioning for 90° or bevel cuts
  • Enlarged sheet metal stand provides a sturdy base
  • 1HP motor offers plenty of power
  • Built-in ledge for 1/2" rabbeting capacity
  • Fence controls are center-mounted for convenience
  • Push button switch is lockable to prevent accidental starting
  • 4" port for dust collection
  • Standard Equipment:
  • 1HP TEFC Motor
  • Two push blocks
  • Dust collection port
  • Cutterhead guard
  • Industrial push-button switch
  • Set of three high-speed, heat-treated auto-set steel knives


Specifications:

  • Number of Knives 3 
  • Standard Knife Size (L x W x T) (In.) 6-1/6 x 3/4 x 5/64 
  • Cuts Per Minute 18,000 
  • Cutterhead Speed (RPM) 6,000 
  • Cutting Capacity (W x D) (In.) 6 x 1/2 
  • Table Size (L x W) (In.) 66 x 7-1/4 
  • Table Height from Floor (In.) 31-1/2 
  • Infeed Table Length (In.) 32-1/2 
  • Outfeed Table Length (In.) 32-1/2 
  • Rabbeting Capacity (In.) Ω " 
  • Rabbeting Ledge (In.) 9 x 2-1/2 
  • Fence Size (L x H) (In.) 38 x 4 
  • Fence Tilt (Deg.) 45 Left, 45 Right 
  • Fence Positive Stops (Deg.) 45 Left, 45, 90 Right 
  • Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required (CFM) 800 
  • Dust Port Outside Diameter (In.) 4 
  • Motor Power (HP) 1 
  • Motor Phase 1 
  • Motor Voltage (V.) 115, 230 
  • Prewired Voltage (V.) 115 
  • Motor Current (Amps) 13, 6-1/2


Warranty and Service:

Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your POWERMATIC® tools.

 


Powermatic 5-year Warranty:

POWERMATIC products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools, abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage. The warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.

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