The DELTA 37-365X X5 DJ20 Precision 8-Inch 1-1/2 HP Jointer is designed with a "parallelogram support system" to allow the table to mimic the cutterhead's arc when it is raised or lowered. This ensures a close clearance that effectively acts as a chip breaker as it creates perfect rabbeting and other joints. The professional jointer features three modular cutterheads and an elongated 76.5-inch infeed table. The 1.5 HP single-phase motor and pulleys stay clean of shavings and debris in their enclosed cabinet. The center-mounted cast-iron fence is five-inches tall and extra long for superior support while cutting. It also doubles as a rear guard on narrow cuts. The rabbeting ledge creates a 5/8-inch max rabbet joints. The 8-inch jointer also includes lifetime, sealed ball bearings, a cutterhead guard with wrenches, rabbeting ledge, push blocks, and two pulleys.

Whether you’re shopping for your very first jointer for your home workshop or your third for your professional shop, we think Delta’s X5 is an excellent choice.

Its price tag comes in under many of its competitors, but the quality is still top-notch, and Delta didn’t skimp on the features, our favorite of which is the fence’s ability to tilt both left and right. If you’re cutting just a slight bevel, it doesn’t really matter which way the fence is angled. But for bigger angles, it’s tricky to keep your workpiece against the fence. Delta’s solution: Tilt the fence toward the cutterhead and flip your workpiece so it fits snugly into the lesser angle. Beauty!

We weren’t sure we’d like a lever as opposed to a good old handwheel for infeed table height adjustments, but it’s easy to operate and gave us precise adjustments. Rabbeting, tapering, edge and face jointing are all a pleasure to perform on the X5. Results were smooth and snipe-free, thanks to the three-knife cutterhead that was set perfectly right from the carton. With a 4800 rpm, you’re making 14,400 cuts a minute.

The X5’s capacities exceeded our expectations with a max width of 6-1/8 inches and a max depth pass of 1/8 inch. The table’s length is just shy of four feet, and we felt comfortable with workpieces as long as eight feet. The fence has positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees, and adjustment is quick and easy should you find them out of alignment.

Assembly took about 90 minutes, and that included swabbing off the generous grease Delta applied for shipping. This machine’s no lightweight at 225 pounds, so enlist a buddy’s help when you’re ready to set it up.

As jointers go, this one’s pleasantly quiet, plenty powerful and solid as a rock.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Includes 6" Closed Stand Jointer - 708457K, Front & Rear Safety Guards, Jack Screw Cutter Head

Includes PJ-882 8" Parallelogram Jointer - 1610079

Get professional results with the DELTA JT360 Shopmaster 6-inch jointer with heavy-duty 3/4 HP, 120/240-volt induction motor and sturdy heavy-gauge steel stand. This high-quality jointer features a built-in dust chute that directs all of the dust and wood chips away from the operator. DELTA fitted the JT360 with a three-knife cutterhead for incredibly precise cuts, and a center-mounted fence that tilts for beveling and chamfering. The 46-inch long table can handle stock as wide as 6six inches, and it features cast-iron support ledge for rabbeting operations. Accessory switch required for 240-volt operation (not included).

Brand Powermatic Cuts Per Minute 21000 Cutterhead Speed (RPM) 7000 Cutting Capacity (W x D/in.) 8 x 1/2 Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 800 Dust Port Diameter (OD/in.) 4 Fence Positive Stops (deg.) 45 L, 90 , 45 R Fence Size (L x H/in.) 38 x 4-1/2 Fence Tilts (deg.) 45 L, 45 R Height 38 inch Infeed Table Length (in.) 35-1/4 Length 73 inch Model Number 60B Motor HP 2HP Motor Phase 1Ph Motor Voltage 230V Net Weight 482 pound Number of Knives (Helical/Standard) 3 standard Outfeed Table Length (in.) 35-1/2 Overall Dimensions 73 x 26 x 38 Part Number 1610077K Prewired n.a. Rabbeting Capacity (in.) 1/2 Ship Weight 510 pound Standard Knife Size (L x W x T/in.) 8 x 5/8 x 1/8 Table Height (in.) 32 Table Size (L x W/in.) 73 x 8-1/2 Width 26 inch

The DELTA 37-361 12-inch, 3 HP Jointer features a center-mounted fence which safely encloses the rear of the cutterhead when working in front of the machine for maximum safety. The rack and pinion design ensures smooth operation and the parallelogram support system allows the table to move with the cutterhead which produces more efficient cutting, less tear-out, and safer operation. The three HP, single-phase motor powers the three-knife cutterhead configuration at speeds of 3,450 RPM, which produces a cutterhead speed of 15,000 CPM. The long 84-inch table makes it easy to handle large workpieces.

The G9860 Ultimate 12" Jointer is another member of our "Money-No-Object" jointer line and is loaded with industrial features. The close tolerance beds have been ground and hardened to endure decades of use. The centrally mounted fence assures accurate edge jointing and the large beds will make face planing a pleasure. The handwheels deliver exact control over table movement, making adjustments almost effortless. Its massive weight of nearly 1200 lbs. Guarantees smooth operation and a lifetime of satisfaction. And remember, a jointer this size can actually save money by turning unusable "cupped" lumber into perfectly flat stock.

The G9860 Ultimate 12" Jointer is another member of our "Money-No-Object" jointer line and is loaded with industrial features. The close tolerance beds have been ground and hardened to endure decades of use. The centrally mounted fence assures accurate edge jointing and the large beds will make face planing a pleasure. The handwheels deliver exact control over table movement, making adjustments almost effortless. Its massive weight of nearly 1200 lbs. Guarantees smooth operation and a lifetime of satisfaction. And remember, a jointer this size can actually save money by turning unusable "cupped" lumber into perfectly flat stock.

The first thing that comes to mind when describing the Grizzly Ultimate 16" jointer is CAST IRON! Tipping the scales at over 1700 pounds, this jointer features a solid cast iron base, hardened and precision ground cast iron tables, a center mounted cast iron fence, and cast iron table elevation handwheels. When smooth operation, large cutting capacity, and mirror smooth finishes are high on your list of desirable features, rely on Grizzly to deliver.