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DELTA JT160 Shopmaster 10 Amp 6-Inch Benchtop Jointer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Delta
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $483.00
Buy New: $207.58
You Save: $275.42 (57%)
New (24) from $203.83
Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 3565
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 41.5
Dimensions (in): 33 x 13 x 11.5
MPN: JT160
Model: JT160
UPC: 069554001604
EAN: 0069554001604
ASIN: B00006K00R
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 6-inch bench top joiner; table supports up to 6-foot wide stock; ball-bearing 2-knife cutterhead and cutterhead lock | | • | 10 amp, 120-volt, variable speed (6,000-11,000 rpm) motor; center-mounted fence | | • | Cast-iron bed; steel fence | | • | Includes saw, push blocks, wrenches, manual | | • | 30 by 13-1/2 by 18 inches; 35 pounds; 2-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Small shop? Limited budget? That doesn't mean you have to give up on owning a jointer. This Shopmaster model is perfect for either situation but still packs features for precision woodworking. Variable speed offers 6,000 to 11,000 rpm, adjustable at the touch of a dial; infeed and outfeed tables adjust smoothly and easily. Though the 30-inch bed is shorter than stationary models, you aren't losing anything in width, because the JT160's cutting capacity is a full 6-1/8 inches. The fence, shorter and lighter, of course, than stationary models, tilts 0 to 45 degrees outward for beveling and chamfering operations. Positive stops are at 45 and 90 degrees. One sure advantage over its big brothers: the JT160 weighs just 35 pounds. Its cutterhead uses two knives rather than three, and the knives level with an easy-to-adjust jackscrew. Rubber base pads keep this little fellow where you want him, and if you want a permanent home for it, a stand is available. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Product Description
Removes imperfections from the edges and faces of stock to make it straight and true. Designed for the home workshop, the new Delta variable speed jointer offers performance features and capabilities even a professional woodworker can appreciate. Variable 6,000-11,000 rpm speed ranges with handy speed selection chart that allows you to select the right speed for the application. The easily adjustable, center-mounted fence allows quick set up, even for angled jointing up to 45 degrees. A ball-bearing cutterhead with jackscrew blade adjustment provides smooth operation and easy blade changes. A built-in cutterhead lock also aides in blade changes, preventing the cutterhead from turning. The conveniently located infeed table raising and lowering knob and an easy-to-read scale make adjustments easy.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 62 more reviews...
 Could it be a hit-and-miss item? July 1, 2008
Randy W. Heckman (Kingsburg, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was really concerned about purchasing this jointer because of the high amount of negative reviews. However, with my limited space and budget, I didn't have much of a choice. I went ahead and bought it and I have been pleasantly surprised!
The jointer set up in a manner of minutes. The fence is not the best thing that I have ever seen, but it only took me about three minutes to get it square. I only plan on jointing ninety degree edges, so the fence issues don't really bother me. I like the control knobs and switches. The product feels like higher quality that the $197 that I spent (sorry Amazon, not purchased here...). I am wondering if it's kind of luck-of-the-draw item...see what you are going to get when you open the box.
I think that if you are looking for a small price and a space saver, you will be happy with this jointer!
 Awesome Benchtop Jointer June 22, 2008
D. Alexander (Central Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second Delta benchtop jointer I've owned and I love it. It takes up little more space than a briefcase and yet does a great job. A certain amount of care is necessary when jointing long pieces, due to the short table length, but anyone buying this item will know that going in. It is a well engineered and solidly constructed piece of equipment that does a great job.
Jointer March 26, 2008
Arthur Vern Kelsey (Michigan, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This jointer is a gift for someone, have opened it up to check it and plug it in to make sure that the motor runs ,But have not did any work
with it , but at this time and what I have seen it looks good.
Thank You.
 Not too bad for a little guy... March 22, 2008
D. Piedra (Larchmont, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's small and it's cheap, which is great if you like small cheap things. It takes a long time to get the fence square, and ultimately you may have to settle for "square enough," because it's virtually impossible to get it perfectly square due to limited adjustment options. That said, it works pretty well for a small, two-knife jointer - and has more power than I expected. The tables are too short to make this jointer useful for much more than box-making or similar small projects. But if you are in the market for a small jointer for that purpose, I'd say it's not too bad.
the Delta JT 160 portable jointer is a great value March 1, 2008
William Highfield (Lafayette, CO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I also bought this despite reading bad reviews, but I don't mind tinkering to get top performance out of a tool. Here's the surprise - very little tinkering needed. It actually is a well designed and powerful machine, and a value at the price.
The fence that shipped is extruded aluminum, solid enough and very easy to adjust. I have had no difficulties getting it to stay at the desired angles. I use a Swanson speed square for right angles and a sliding t-bevel for the odd angle. It stays in place and is strong enough for the milling of cabinet members. It is true that the lock handles are plastic. I expect them to break some day when I'm in a hurry.
The issue of the dust port was easily solved. I cut a cover plate for the rectangular opening out of transparant plastic (so that I can see if shavings are accumulating). I popped the round plugs out and put the nozzle of my wall-mount dust collector in one of the holes. The shavings are evacuated very well now.
The noise level is acceptably low. I wish they had carbide knife blade replacements. The high speed steel blades mar too easily for my taste.
Last note: This is a small portable jointer and not really what you want for, say, planing doors or large lumber. But for the type of work I do it is a joy.
I am a residential remodeler who builds custom cabinetry and built-ins.
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