JET 708526 JPM-13 13-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Planer/Molder, 110/230-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

JET's planer/molder handles material up to 13 inches wide and up to 6 inches in height. The tool's 1-1/2-horse, 110-watt motor (you can easily rewire it to 230 watts) spins the three-knife cutterhead. Depending on the application, the machine runs 10 to 20 board feet per minute. The motor is fan-cooled, too, so it doesn't overheat. The cast-iron table lends plenty of heft and contact surface, while the rubberized infeed and outfeed rollers support the work without marring it. As is standard with most planers, it comes with an incorporated dust chute--so it's simple to hook up to a dust collector and keep the shop clean. Four lockable casters (not standard) make it easy to maneuver the tool in a tight shop. For people working in home restoration, this tool is a godsend. To match new replacement molding with the existing material, copy the profile of the existing molding, get custom knives made, and cut your own replacement. A helpful video is included that walks you through the process of changing and setting blades. This is unquestionably a solid tool, ideal for home woodworkers looking to step up from a benchtop unit, and especially for remodelers and This Old House-type guys who need an good way to accurately match existing trim. --Jon Groebner

Product Description

The JET open stand planer/molders four column design with top-mounted height adjustment handle adds ease and stability when raising and lowering the table. The three cutter head design produces a superior finish in either application. Its molding cutter head accommodates over 40 standard molding cutter sets. Most 2 In. or smaller heads can be installed without removing the planing knives allowing for fast and easy set-up time.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 213 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223LR
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• Item model number: 708526
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,296 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for moldings, modest for planing, June 6, 2000

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"farmhouse1876" (Lansing, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708526 JPM-13 13-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Planer/Molder, 110/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had mine for about a year and a half now. The reason I bought it was to match original moldings in my house restoration project and the RBI systems were out of my price range. It is a bit time consuming to switch between planing and molding, but after getting the routine down it is getting quicker and more accurate. There were some burrs on the gears that change the speed, but after cleaning them up has made the job a lot quicker. Once the machine is set for planing or molding, it does a really nice job. You definitely need a dust collector hooked up and the outfeed roller set is a big help in reducing snipe. Overall, it is very capable of meeting a hobbiest level woodworking, but the planing cut isn't that aggressive to do a big stack of wood all at once. If some one is considering molding making as well as occasional planing, it is a nice machine to meet those needs.

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars problem with gear, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: JET 708526 JPM-13 13-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Planer/Molder, 110/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned one for 6 months and have only been able to use it a half dozen times, since one gear broke on me twice and the first repair job took seven weeks, due to Jet not shipping a part to the shop. It won't stand up to demanding jobs and support has been less than satisfying.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great machine, February 10, 2001

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"gigabit1" (Gainesville, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708526 JPM-13 13-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Open Stand Planer/Molder, 110/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my JPM 13 for over a year and haven't a single complaint. It's a workhorse that does a fine job of both planing and molding. It's way better than those flimsy, 12 1/2-inch portable planers. I've run a few hundred board feet of curly maple and red and white oak through it, and it does a great job.