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PORTER-CABLE Benchtop Jointer, Variable Speed, 6-Inch (PC160JT)

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Brand PORTER-CABLE
Material Metal
Product Dimensions 32.1"L x 12.4"W x 11.2"H
Item Weight 35 Pounds
Style Jointer

About this item

  • Variable 6,000 to 11,000 RPM speed range allows the user to select the right speed for the size and hardness of material being cut
  • Two knife cutter head with jack screw knife leveling arrangement for easy replacement and adjustment of knives
  • Built-in cutter head lock facilitates knife replacement and adjustment
  • Extra large table provides ample work support and Surfacing stock up to a full 6" wide
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Easy to assemble
4.7 4.7
Portability
4.0 4.0
Accuracy
3.7 3.7
Value for money
3.5 3.5

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Jointer
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6" Benchtop Jointer
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2-Speed 13" w/Feed Tables & Extra Blades
material
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weight
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Great for Woodworking

Making wood surfaces perfectly flat, these jointers are extremely versatile. From beginners to woodwork hobbyists, owning a good quality jointer is something that is crucial for your DIY projects around home. Do even more than just the general woodwork with a good quality jointer at your workshop.

Flatten and Square the Face of the Board

As a jointer allows you to make one straight surface and one flat surface, you will be able to shape and size wood according to accurate measurements. With DIY fences, table legs, chairs, frames and much more, you will be able to decorate your home with original masterpieces made by you.

Be in Complete Control

You will not have the hassle of losing control over this power tool as you will be able to adjust the speed range. You will be able to select the right speed fir the hardness and size of the material that you are using to cut. The extra-long table and center mounted fence also provides ample work support for an accurate cut.

Your Best Buddy for Cabinet Resizing

If you are enthusiastic about redoing your kitchen, you will adore a jointer. A handy tool for fitting doors and cabinets, you will be able to show off your creativity with a good piece of art. As a jointer’s versatility depends on the user, you will be able to get better at the handling with every use of this tool.

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Product Description

PORTER-CABLE PC160JT variable speed 6" jointer features a variable speed range of 6, 000 to 11, 000 RPM and Cutter head speed of 12, 000 to 22, 000 cuts per minute, allowing selection correct speed for material's size and hardness. Two-knife Cutter head, with Jackscrew knife leveling arrangement and built-in Cutter head Lock, allows for easy knife replacement and adjustment. Jointer is ideal for edging, flattening, or face jointing.

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,896 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and value of the planer. They mention that it's easy to set up and operate, and that the replacement blades aren't too expensive. They're also satisfied with cutting quality, and accuracy. However, some customers have reported issues with the power of the product, stating that it just stopped working while in use. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, portability, and durability.

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75 customers mention61 positive14 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the planer. They mention that it is easy enough to set up, operate, and square up. They also appreciate the accuracy right out of the box. Customers also mention that there were no issues with assembly. They say that it's relatively easy to fine tune the bed and fence.

"...The overwhelming positive reviews were not exaggerated. Setup was simple, adjustments are quick and the results are surprising...." Read more

"Very nice table and adjustments. Easy to finish assembly." Read more

"...When I received a new one, it seemed pristine. I had no issues with assembly or getting the bed leveled with the fence...." Read more

"...Setup was pretty easy. I just have a couple of quibbles with the manual...." Read more

41 customers mention41 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the planer. They mention that it is easy to assemble, sturdy, and works great for the price. The replacement blades are not that expensive. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Very impressive results at an affordable price." Read more

"All in all I would say this is a great buy for the money only issue I had was the sawdust outfeed getting packed in I did a fix by simply removing..." Read more

"Bought because of the great price value for this item. I hope it works great haven't had a chance to use it yet." Read more

"...The price was so affordable for what I got and the time I save...." Read more

24 customers mention17 positive7 negative

Customers like the cutting quality of the planer. They say it's a great product that performs flawlessly perfect cuts. The high-speed cutting blade is great and leaves the board edge smooth. The depth-of-cut control is great, allowing the jointer to shave off as little as 1/128th. The blades remain sharp and are easy to use, set up, and adjust the depth of cut.

"...I'm happy with this one. Cuts leave the board edge smooth." Read more

"...He loved it and was definitelyglad to have it. It was presicion and portable and handy to have." Read more

"...Assembly was a breeze set up was not the table was not level had to shim the the infeed table to get it level...." Read more

"...I find it to be very accurate, easy to use and the speed control allows you to adjust speed of the cutter head for different species of wood...." Read more

19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the planer. They say it's very accurate, produces clean, and accurate work. Some customers also love the accuracy and reliability of the product description.

"...I find it to be very accurate, easy to use and the speed control allows you to adjust speed of the cutter head for different species of wood...." Read more

"...But since getting the new model, I've had no issues. It's accurate (for what I do), easy to set up, and move around my small shop. Very happy...." Read more

"...It is accurate and very portable. For the accuracy and ease of use, this is a huge value for the money" Read more

"...Not a shop vac….. over all a nice machine. The Depth gauge is not super accurate...." Read more

155 customers mention91 positive64 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the planer. Some mention that it works nice, serves its purpose well, and is fantastic for small projects. However, others say that it is absolutely horrible, inherently flawed, and suffers from a lack of quality control.

"...Setup was simple, adjustments are quick and the results are surprising. I needed to smooth some hard maple and it came out like glass...." Read more

"...As long as this product suffers from a lack of quality control, it will only continue to kill the passion of new woodworkers who could be led to..." Read more

"Works very well. Use it in my wood shop" Read more

"More power but it works great for the small projects I do" Read more

84 customers mention50 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the planer. Some mention they are impressed with its quality construction and simplicity of use, saying it's a solid tool that with very little assembly is set up and ready to go. However, others say that it'd be better if the fence was more sturdy and made out of the best material. They also say the blades are flimsy and the fence is not very rigid.

"...Like I said I’m impressed out how strong it is...." Read more

"...The issue being that due to the small bed length, it could only accurately joint a piece of wood up to about 30 inches...." Read more

"...glad to have it. It was presicion and portable and handy to have." Read more

"...This jointer has fixed all of that. Solid tool that with very little assembly is set up and ready to go...." Read more

29 customers mention17 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the planer. Some mention it's accurate and very portable, light enough to move around, and compact. However, others say that the screw is tight and impossible to get off.

"...glad to have it. It was presicion and portable and handy to have." Read more

"...First bolt on the blade holder stripped like nothing. No way of getting it off without drilling out because of how tight the bolts are which I'm..." Read more

"...I bought a stand for it and put wheels on it. It is significantly lighter than my previous jointer. By about 1/2 ton. Lol...." Read more

"...steel chassis and aluminum bed/fence is solid and the aluminum saves quite a bit of weight which I appreciate when putting this tool back up on the..." Read more

44 customers mention8 positive36 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the planer. They mention that it just stopped while in use, it failed within one day of use, and the motor stopped running after less than 5 minutes. Some say that the speed control was the issue and the machine was eventually unusable.

"...Mine stopped working about 3 weeks ago, and to do a warranty claim you either have to shell out $180 as a "tear-down" fee, which I'm not even sure I..." Read more

"Had for little over a month. Was making 1/16 passes when jointer just shut off and stopped working all together...." Read more

"Month out of the box and using maybe twice on softwoods, something electrically malfunctioned and had to send to the repair shop… never got an..." Read more

"Motor burned out on first use. Porter cable honored warranty and replaced motor...." Read more

Very Good Benchtop Jointer
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Very Good Benchtop Jointer
When I made an interstate move, I elected to sell the Jet stationary jointer that had served me well for many years. I have a lot less shop space now, so I had to go with a benchtop model as a replacement. After doing some research, it seemed that the variable speed of the Porter Cable jointer outweighed the lack of spiral/helical cutters. Some might consider the lack of a cast iron table a disadvantage, but I would rather have the lighter weight of the aluminum table since I'll be moving the tool on and off the bench.Setup was pretty easy. I just have a couple of quibbles with the manual. The unit I received had the cutter guard already installed, but the instructions include installation of the cutterhead guard as a step in setup. No big deal. Also, the manual shows four Phillips screws that have to be loosened to install the dust port. The unit I received had two Phillips and two hex screws. The hex screws were very tight, and the hex key included in the package was a bit small for the screws. I had a key that was a better fit among my tools and was able to loosen the screws, but it required quite a bit of torque.After I got the dust port installed, I was able to attach it to a Festool dust extractor hose with a universal adapter as shown in the photo. Dust collection seems to work pretty well.After squaring up the fence and testing it on scrap, I tried the jointer on a piece of 4/4 six inch wide flat sawn cherry that was pretty cupped. Per the recommendations in the manual, I jointed the edge at the lowest speed, and then one face at the highest. The face came out flat and square after four passes @ 1/64" as shown in the photo. Cutter marks were minimal.Finally, I'd recommend keeping the lower edge of the fence 1/16" or so above the table to decrease noise caused by vibration of the fence against the table.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
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