Powermatic 1285 Model 12″ 3HP Straight Knife Jointer (1791241)

Description

The Powermatic 1285 Model 12″ 3HP Straight Knife Jointer (1791241) is a heavy-duty machine built for serious woodworkers. This 12-inch jointer boasts a powerful 3 horsepower motor that tackles hardwoods and challenging cuts with ease. The large cast-iron table (84″ x 12″) provides ample surface area for handling even oversized lumber. The innovative parallelogram table design ensures perfect table parallelism for consistent accuracy, even after years of use.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Effortless Control and Efficient Operation: Large, center-mounted fence with rack and pinion adjustment system for smooth, play-free movement.
• Quick and Repetitive Cuts: Preset fence stops at 45° and 90° for fast and consistent angled cuts, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
• Versatile Tilting Fence: Tilts up to 45° in either direction for creating rabbets and chamfers, adding versatility to your woodworking projects.
• Enhanced Features for a Superior Finish: Table lips minimize noise, and the full-sized rabbeting ledge supports large workpieces for creating rabbets up to 3/4-inch deep.
• Powerful Performance: Standard 3-knife cutterhead for clean cuts, with an optional helical cutterhead available for even smoother finishes and reduced knife changes.
• Built to Last: High-quality materials, including cast-iron tables and base, ensure stability and durability for long-lasting performance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Motor: 3 horsepower
• Table dimensions: 84″ x 12″
• Parallelogram table design for consistent accuracy
• Fence tilt range: 0° to 45°
• Rabbeting capacity: Up to 3/4-inch deep
• Cutterhead: Standard 3-knife (optional helical cutterhead available)
• Dust port: 6-inch for dust collection system compatibility
• Product name: The Powermatic 1285 Model 12″ 3HP Straight Knife Jointer (1791241)

HOW TO USE:

• Step 1: Set up the jointer on a stable surface and connect it to a dust collection system using the 6-inch dust port.
• Step 2: Adjust the fence using the rack and pinion system to the desired angle, either 45° or 90°, for your cut.
• Step 3: Place your workpiece on the large cast-iron table, ensuring it is flat and stable.
• Step 4: Feed the workpiece slowly and steadily through the cutterhead to achieve a smooth, precise cut.
• Step 5: For rabbets, tilt the fence up to 45° and use the rabbeting ledge for support. Make adjustments for depth as needed.

BENEFITS OF USING THE Powermatic 1285 Model 12″ 3HP Straight Knife Jointer (1791241):

• Accurate and consistent cuts for a wide range of woodworking tasks.
• Time-saving features like preset fence stops and tilting fence for versatile operations.
• Reduced noise for a quieter workshop environment.
• Durable construction ensures long-lasting performance and stability.
• Compatible with dust collection systems for a cleaner workspace.

FEATURES:

• Powerful 3 HP motor for heavy-duty performance.
• Large cast-iron table (84″ x 12″) for handling big workpieces.
• Parallelogram table design for lasting accuracy.
• Rack and pinion fence adjustment for smooth, precise positioning.
• Preset fence stops for quick 45° and 90° cuts.
• Tilting fence (up to 45°) for creating rabbets and chamfers.
• Table lips for noise reduction.
• Full-size rabbeting ledge for rabbets up to 3/4-inch deep.
• Standard 3-knife cutterhead (optional helical cutterhead available).
• 6-inch dust port for dust collection system compatibility.