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Part Number JT160
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Length33 inches
Width13 inches
Height11.50 inches
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The DELTA JT160 Shopmaster 10 Amp 6-Inch Benchtop Jointer uses a variable speed motor and two-knife cutterhead configuration with jack-screw knife leveling arrangement for easy replacement and adjustments. The 30 x 6-3/16 inch table provides support for surfacing stock up to six inches wide, including soft woods, hard woods, and plastics. The speedy 10 Amp motor spins at 6,000-11,000 RPM, which makes the dual-cutter turn at 12,000-22,000 CPM. The center-mounted fence provides ample support throughout the cut for precise edge jointing, and it tilts out at 45 degrees for added versatility.
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DELTA JT160 Shopmaster 10 Amp 6-Inch Benchtop Jointer
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
150 of 156 people found the following review helpful
Please note in my update below that I have raise my rating to 3 stars.
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This isn't so much a tool as it is a way to spend an afternoon getting frustrated. I really wanted it to work out as it's the perfect size for my tiny shop, alas it was not to be.
On the plus side, it seems to have plenty of power for a small unit. It also seems to face-joint okay, which is nice.
And then there is the vertical fence, what a piece of junk! Between having a rather high coefficient of friction, even when waxed, being slightly warped from one end to the other and its greatest downfall, the pathetic mounting system, I have yet to get one square edge.
The plastic-headed bolt that attempts to tighten the fence stripped out within a few days. Even when I actually got it tight, I could still alter the angle of the fence slightly without too much pressure pushing against the base of it.
The results I've had are not worth $200. Maybe $100 as a face jointer. I can still combine this with my router table to get the job done, but I'll be in the market for a real jointer as soon as I can make the space!
Save your money and get a better unit. Delta has a full sized one for $300 and it has to be better than this!
UPDATE to my review:
I have fixed this unit's two major shortcomings. First I replaced the useless swiveling fence mount with a solid and supportive piece of MDF. Now it holds 90 degrees. I don't miss the ability to bevel the fence, but if I had to, I could stick the factory mount back on.
Second, I covered the face of the fence with low friction tape. Now wood can smoothly slide through without binding.
In it's current state, I'd probably give it 4 stars as it works as it should, but because I had to do those things myself, I'll go with 3.
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This isn't so much a tool as it is a way to spend an afternoon getting frustrated. I really wanted it to work out as it's the perfect size for my tiny shop, alas it was not to be.
On the plus side, it seems to have plenty of power for a small unit. It also seems to face-joint okay, which is nice.
And then there is the vertical fence, what a piece of junk! Between having a rather high coefficient of friction, even when waxed, being slightly warped from one end to the other and its greatest downfall, the pathetic mounting system, I have yet to get one square edge.
The plastic-headed bolt that attempts to tighten the fence stripped out within a few days. Even when I actually got it tight, I could still alter the angle of the fence slightly without too much pressure pushing against the base of it.
The results I've had are not worth $200. Maybe $100 as a face jointer. I can still combine this with my router table to get the job done, but I'll be in the market for a real jointer as soon as I can make the space!
Save your money and get a better unit. Delta has a full sized one for $300 and it has to be better than this!
UPDATE to my review:
I have fixed this unit's two major shortcomings. First I replaced the useless swiveling fence mount with a solid and supportive piece of MDF. Now it holds 90 degrees. I don't miss the ability to bevel the fence, but if I had to, I could stick the factory mount back on.
Second, I covered the face of the fence with low friction tape. Now wood can smoothly slide through without binding.
In it's current state, I'd probably give it 4 stars as it works as it should, but because I had to do those things myself, I'll go with 3.
59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Okay, I purchased this tool from somewhere else and was looking for the DC connector when I read the reviews here. My feeling after reading the ones on the main page of the tool is that this must be a different jointer, so I checked, nope same one. Which leaves one other conclusion, the people who have reviewed it so poorly must not be using correct technique when they use the machine.
I have had this tool for about 3 years and have had no problems. I regularly edge joint boards up to 6 foot in length with no problem. It has plenty of power to joint 4 inch thick padauk, and the fence while alittle quirksome, holds true to whatever angle I set it.
Like I said, the only thing I can come up with is that the reviewers either don't actually own the machine, are applying too much preasure at the top of the fence (pressure should be applied at the middle to bottom of any fence)and must be allowing the board to tip as they joint (once you have about a foot of board on the outfeed side, all downward pressure should be on that table).
Again, not the best tool. Not expected to be. Will I eventually upgrade? yeah, but not a priority in my shop. It works for me.
I have had this tool for about 3 years and have had no problems. I regularly edge joint boards up to 6 foot in length with no problem. It has plenty of power to joint 4 inch thick padauk, and the fence while alittle quirksome, holds true to whatever angle I set it.
Like I said, the only thing I can come up with is that the reviewers either don't actually own the machine, are applying too much preasure at the top of the fence (pressure should be applied at the middle to bottom of any fence)and must be allowing the board to tip as they joint (once you have about a foot of board on the outfeed side, all downward pressure should be on that table).
Again, not the best tool. Not expected to be. Will I eventually upgrade? yeah, but not a priority in my shop. It works for me.
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
I'm on my second Delta jointer planer. The first planer was delivered with a bent in-feed table. The table was bent one half an inch down at the end of the table and had a large chip in the table top. It looked so bad I just look at it and shook my head in disbelief. I sent it back, then I re-ordered. The second jointer came with two cracked tables plus a dent in the edge of the out-feed table. Both tables had a dip in the center of over 24000 of an inch plus some nicks in the top's. It was useless to me. If you pay your hard earned money for a tool and that tool does not do the job it was intended to do then it's junk and not worth the money you paid. I was really wanting this to be a good jointer because it was just the right size for my shop and was not that heavy. I guess you just can't beat Cast Iron.
Don't waste you time on this Cheap Delta unit. Everyone that gave this unit a bad report was right. I should of listened.
Don't waste you time on this Cheap Delta unit. Everyone that gave this unit a bad report was right. I should of listened.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nice machine, but not accurately setup.
The infeed table on my machine was tilted down on the outfeed side by a 32nd of an inch or so. Being new to jointing, I didn't figure this out until it was too late to return it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edwin G. Landy
Warped Tables!
I read many reviews, some bad and some good. I decided to take a gamble and buy one, but it was a mistake. I discovered that both of the tables were warped. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Herinteractive member
Great for the Home Do-it-Yourselfer
I read every single review here, and was amazed at the different reactions and reviews. So here's another for you to peruse. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mike Reynolds
Works great
Some of the fence parts are not smooth and the fence doesn't adjust easily but once set, it works great. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Regis J. Galbach
Great Tool
Despite the negative reviews I took a chance and ordered this bench top jointer from Amazon because of the great price and free shipping. I'm happy to say I was delighted. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shop Junkie
Great Jointer for the price & space it takes
I've used this Jointer for the past few months and so far I've been impressed. It arrived almost perfectly squared with minimal effort to get it to 100%. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tony Wood
my second one!!!! 7 years later!!!!
FINSIH CARPENTERS DREAM!!!!! I have to admit that I do agree with a most of the negative aspects of this machine but i just bought my second one, (seven years later)and my first... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Riley
Great Machine!
Great machine and a great price. Easy to transport from shelf to workbench when needed. Real quiet. Nice fence. Overall very satisfied!!
Published 12 months ago by JeepCrank
Great Buy!
This review is for those of us that tinker around in the man cave every now and then. If you're looking for a professional grade machine, pay the $1000 for something else. Read more
Published 12 months ago by G0Horns!
Arived and returned the same afternoon
The only good things I can say about this is 1) it's fairly easy to assemble and 2) it will give you a decent straight board edge. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Myers
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