Product Description

This 6" Jointer features a helical cutterhead with 40 four-sided, indexable carbide inserts, delivering a superior finish and quieter operation compared to conventional cutterheads. The inserts require no adjustment once installed—simply rotate for a fresh edge if an insert becomes nicked.

Oversized infeed and outfeed tables are mounted on dovetailed ways, and the 38" fence includes positive stops at 90° and 45° (both right and left). The infeed table's fine/quick adjustment lever allows for fast, precise depth-of-cut settings. Powered by a 1-HP motor and a non-slip V-belt drive, this jointer offers maximum performance. The 4" dust port connects easily to any dust collection system.

Note: This model is not intended for rabbeting. For that purpose, please consider the straight knife option (1791279DXK).

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The Powermatic 54HH Six-Inch Jointer with Helical Cutterhead features a superior finish and quieter operation compared to conventional cutterheads with its helical cutterhead with 40 four-sided, indexable carbide knife inserts. Designed and built to make your wood-straightening tasks easy and accurate, this heavy-duty jointer will remain a vital part of your woodworking shop for years to come.

The base also contains the dust collection chute that evacuates debris from below the cutterhead via the exterior four-inch-diameter port near the floor--a design that keeps the hose out of the way to prevent tripping accidents.

Helical Cutterhead
There are many cutterhead designs that carry the helical moniker, including simple straight blades broken into segments and dispersed around the cutterhead cylinder. Despite the helical label, they retain many of the liabilities of the long-blade designs. However, the 54HH features a true helical cutterhead with specially machined carbide inserts arranged in spiral-shaped rows for effective--and incredibly quiet--performance.

The inserts also have a four-inch radius ground into them and are mounted so they approach the wood at a 14-degree angle. This creates a true shear cut that eliminates much of the impact and the resulting fiber disturbance other cutterhead designs deliver. Also, the durability of the carbide combined with the low-impact, shear cutting action mean the inserts have an extended life.

Precision Ground Cast-Iron Tables
With a length of 66 inches and a width of 7-1/2 inches, the main precision-ground cast-iron table is one of the longest available in this class, providing plenty of support for large workpieces. It's conveniently mounted on dovetailed ways that keep it perfectly aligned through height changes. Adjustments are easy: the outfeed table height is adjusted with a handwheel mounted below the table; to adjust the infeed table, the handle can be moved up and down for coarse height changes or, the long handle can be rotated to make fine, precise height adjustments.

High-Performance Fence System
The all-cast-iron fence system has a length of 38 inches, height of four inches--and like the tables--is precisely ground to ensure straightness. The supporting and tilt mechanism, made up of large cast-iron pieces, make this system as accurate and repeatable as it is durable. For versatility, the fence tilts up to 45-degrees towards and away from the tables.

Also, fully adjustable stops at 90 degrees (vertical) and each 45-degree position make set-up fast and help keep the 54HH accurate with minimal maintenance, while center-mounted controls make for easy operation.

The 54HH is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
54HH Jointer assembly; one stand; one door with mounting hardware; one dust chute with mounting hardware; one fence assembly; one pulley cover; one belt; one cutterhead guard; two push blocks; one fence handle; one manual; one warranty card; and one hardware bag.