Jet JPT 260 Planer Thicknesser Review
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- The Jet JTP 260 is an excellent planer-thicknesser with a feed rate and cutter speed tuned to produce superb results. Once setup, the fence need not be moved or adjusted even after switching between thicknessing and planning (jointing) operations. The whole machine is simplicity itself to setup and operate. An excellent trade rated machine from Axminster Power Tools, a quality supplier.
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And very nice of axminister to do that for you. Well done done Axminister. respect.
You make the best video's, You are an excellent teacher
Hi Paul, You are very kind. Many thanks. Peter
Dear Peter, congratulations with your beautiful Jet Planer Thicknisser, I can imagine that you're really happy with this great machine. It's a very nice gesture from Axminster, that they give you this chance.
This great machine is also with me on top of my wish list.
Thanks for your wonderful video, it was very informative.
Thanks Henrie.
Hi Henrie, The machine is really good and it is easy to change from planer to thicknesser. It is a little higher than the Axminster machine and I have raised it slightly by putting it on the brand new castor carriage. I made the new carriage to get the beds in planer mode at 900 mm - I had also damaged the old carriage moving one planer off and this one onto it. That may be a little high for you.
Axminster have been very kind but I still only create videos of kit that I am prepared to recommend to my very best friends.
Many thanks. Peter
Another thorough and informative review. Many thanks and keep them coming.
Many thanks Mark. I have been so lucky. Peter
Hi Peter,Im so pleased for you getting your dream planer,I think your a lucky man.It was a very good gesture of Axminster.Im glad you have been able to use the same potable base you made for the Axminster machine.It looks a superb combination.The fact you dont have to fiddle around with the fence is brilliant.Congratulations on yet another excellent review.Keep up the good work.
Hi Dave,
I am really lucky, Axminster are a nice bunch of people.
I have decided to change my castor carriage - when I was moving the old machine off and putting the new one on (not sure which) I did it in such a way that all of the weight was on the front edge of my carriage. As a result it is slightly damaged. It works okay but is not good enough for close-ups. So a new one is near completion.
The fence is really good. Far batter than you would expect an aluminium fence to be. It is very rigid, completely flat and stays put. I like the extra height as well which makes squaring up of boards so much easier. Peter
good to see christmas has come early,thanks for the the review i don't have one of these machines but i do like being shown what they can do... you never no i might have a work shop one day.Cheers
Christmas has come early. Now I am using lapping for my sharpening I can sell my Tormek which will help offset the cost. Peter
Peter:
Holy Smokes! Your shop cabinets look as nice as most people's indoor furniture. I love your videos. They are very well thought out and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to review products and inform other woodworking enthusiasts, sharing your vast body of knowledge with others.
By the way, like you, I install digital read outs on every tool which will accept one. My Powermatic 15" thickness planer is equipped with a Wixey digital readout. That makes for very repeatable thickness cuts.
Thanks again for all you contribute to the woodworking community.
Hi Terry,
Thank you for the great comments and welcome to the New Brit Workshop. I made a decision about 2 years ago to give something back and try and let people know about good quality kit and how easy it is to make things - I am learning a lot about video production and getting the message across. The feedback from so many really super people is very humbling.
Peter
Peter
Thanks for the good review and explanation! Subscribed 👍
Thanks for the sub!
Adjusted my JPT260 for the first time today out of the box. Keep the screws of the chip deflector a little bit tight after loosening them. This will give some resistance in the adjustment screws when you try to dial in the knifes.
Unfortunately my knives were dull from factory, and one of the knife's had a dent in it, so I have to call my supplier in the morning.
Another must is the digital meter for the thickness planer that Peter shows....so much easier to get precise thickness.
Perfect review, perfect english, thank you
f4akq Many thanks for the great feedback. Peter
Wonderfully in depth reviews, just the sort of thing I would want to see if I were considering a purchase. Axminster should hire you to make videos for them.
I started buying kit from Axminster over 30 years ago and they have never let me down. Everything is described honestly and the quality is good. I am just very lucky that they gave me the opportunity to make the upgrade. Peter
Great review - Just bought my JET 260 Planer and am waiting for delivery :) I will post my comments here once I have it all up and running... Very excited - have had a Scheppach 260 for 25 years and have now given myself a real Christmas present !!!
+Gavin Nunn Hi Gavin, Brilliant. I really enjoy using my JPT 260 as it is so easy to flip from planing to thicknessing and it produces excellent results. Did you order the digital height gauge ? It is a slight fiddle to fit but well worth having. Mine has remained spot on ever since I first set it up. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Hey - Thanks Peter for your concern.... Being in darkest Africa the digital gauge is not available here - I think this is an Axminster add on and so I have ordered it from Axminster. Unfortunately they are out of stock of this at present so I will have to wait !! :( But I am getting the 250 kg trolley to move the unit around my workshop ... Really looking forward to this new toy !!
+Gavin Nunn Good luck with everything. Peter
Another great review peter keep up the good work
Cheers
Robert
That is really kind - I will do my best. Peter
Interesting design thank you for sharing :)
Happy for you buddy. I got more than I expected as well and I am so greatful for my machines. JPT310 planer /thicknesses and PM1000 table saw
I could not afford the larger machine and seem to manage with the 260. Thank you for the recomendation about the helical cutter block. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop your welcome
Excellent feature the quick change from planer mode to thicknessing. That quick operation will be a joy to use over the years.
Thank you. Yes, that quick change from planer to thicknesser is brilliant. I am just a bit arthritic but even if I get much worse this machine will still be easy to use. Peter
I have an ageing Emco planer thicknesser. You don’t have to hinge up the top to change functions. I’ve always thought that was a poor design feature.
I worry about having a flip top with a hinge and having to lift it for thicknessing with all the lack of tolerance that involves. Decades ago I bought an Emco planer thicknesser. It has a slow feed rate. The top is a permanent fixture and the chip extractor is over the blade when thicknessing. No extraction shroud when surface planing. The chips go into the thicknesser compartment where I have my own arrangement. This is a much simpler and permanently accurate system. All pre global and well made to last from Austria. It’s 40 years old and as good as new. It’s had one new pair of cutter block bearings. Not bad!
Thank you so much for the review.
I recently bought a very similar machine under the name of Tougcut”. It’s pt260. The way I see it, all these machines are the same engineering schemes but different manufacturers with very tiny differences here and there. I like this machine and very happy with it.
Thanks for the info!
Ref - Jet 260 planer - Thank you for your thorough review - I am running one on a 13A 240v supply and have not had any problems with overload. As you say it is an excellent machine.
Martyn May Hi Martyne, I am hoping to find a source of TCT blades for the Jet 260 soon and when I do I will let everyone know. Peter
Excellent review.
BTW when you have saved up some money you can replace your cutter with a helical cutter. Something to put on your list for a future purchase.
Great video as always. Mine came yesterday with other machines from Axminster. Everything were nice, quick set up but I had to rant to Toolstation after dinner to get the socket convertor. Unfortunately when I came back to the workshop and start the machine, it kind of starts for 2 seconds and is cuts off which I will give Axminster a call at some points when I come back later this morning. I've also found the fence is out of square but something I can dealt with later. You were lucky that was square and works straight away ;-) . Have a good day. Tuan
Tuan Nguyen Hi Tuan, Getting the fence square is very easy - just look at the way it is put together and you will see how to adjust it. Peter
Excellent review Peter. On our side of the pond, we have 15 and 20 amp circuits as standard. However, at least in Virginia, anything like a kitchen or bathroom now requires 12 guage 20 amp wiring. I would assume a shop should also.
Hi Ranny, Over here we tend to have 13 amp (230v) outlets. It is really easy to get the 16 amp circuit put in as our wiring has a huge safety margin. The bigger machines operate on 3 phase (400v) power. Thanks. Peter
Excellent review of a machine I would love to own. However, the pennies will not stretch that far so I will have to look for something else. Nice to see a good review of a machine worth owning. Thank you.
Hi Malcolm, I too thought that it would have to stay a "dream" machine but I was very lucky. It is a joy to use, is easy to maintain and produces excellent results. Thank you for your kind comments. Peter
Peter,
In the past, I've enjoyed several of your wonderful videos and finally subscribed to your site. I was particularly interested in your Jet JPT 260 review because I have an the older JJP-12 model. Because of you, I was able to purchase the knife set-up block ( Jet Tools #JJP 8BT-KSG ) and was motivated to get that new set of knives I've been needing. Your pleasant, friendly manner is so enjoyable, as is your thoughtful reviews and lessons. They're "Spot On" as you would say! Cheers. Mark Hays, Utah, USA
You are very kind Mark. Many thanks. Peter
Hi Peter
I went out today and actually bought am Axminster AW 106 planer.
It was a demo day at Sittingbourne so I got to see it work. It's all you fault.
I saw your video and relaise it was worth the extra over the smaller machine, although it istighter to get in the workshop so I got a base for it as well.
Hi Graham,
Well done - it is a lovely machine and so easy to set up.
Peter
I have to say Peter, I do very much enjoy your enthusiasm, especially when you have a new Festool toy, I really know that feeling! And it's also wonderful to see a Brit on here with loads of knowledge to give, not over talking everything, working in metric etc. I'm sure a lot of people would say "we want more" haha. I was wondering if I may pick your brains? I spend all my time and money on trying to progress and make wood even more beautiful. The bane of my life is cupped, twisted, bowed wood! I've bought a table thicknesser, I managed to get a board back to square using a sled and shims, but I can't often use it as its soooo loud! I'm trying to make some table legs glueing up 4 x 800mm 45mm by 45mm pine (it's all I can afford to play with) very bad results as I'm sure you can imagine (I thought I could clamp them all so tight then I would only have four legs to run through the thicknesser not 16... so I tried using my table router as a planer all I seemed to do was reduce the wood down, still I can't have a perfect 90 by 90 by 90 by 90 degree prefect straight piece of wood to work with. I haven't the room for a planer, but going on how the router worked out I can't see any difference and I'll end up with the same results. Do you have any books you could recommend that could help me in my search for what feels like the holy grail of true straight perfect wood? I'd really appreciate any advice you could throw my way! Happy new year, kind regards, Ben.
Hi Rob,
Gosh you are trying hard and doing your best - it reminds me of my early days. You will be amazed at how quickly you learn from such an experience.
I have no books that I can recommend but I have found a great deal of advice and information available from Fine Woodworking published by Taunton Press in the US.
For your current predicament I can only sympathise. I have contacted a major UK woodworking company and I am borrowing a thicknesser in order to show the differences between that type of machine and the jointer/thicknesser. I hope to have a video out in the next couple of days to help you and others.
Peter
Hi Rob, I have just made a video about thickness planers which may help.
Peter
Hi Peter, love the videos, I find them really useful. Now you've had the JPT260 for a couple of years, are you still as happy as when you got it, and how does the noise level compare with the AW106 at idle and under load?
I'm tossing up between models and are looking at the AW106PTZ with the spiral head, or the JPT260 with knives for roughly the same amount and buy the spiral head when I can afford it later.
Greenman Woodworks I love my Jet JPT260 and am very pleased with its performance and ease of use. I do not know anything about the new Axminster machine except that I have heard it has the spiral head option. A spiral head should give a superior finish, give you 4 facets per cutter (the head will have dozens of cutters around the spiral pattern) and be easy to set up. I can only suggest trying to see it in action if Axminster can do that. It would be very expensive (and not very easy) to retro fit a spiral head. Peter
Thanks for a great review. Peter, what are your thoughts about about the 310 model versus the 260? Is it basically only the size, or would it give me any other advantages?
Stig
Hi Stig, I would have gone for that machine but I was already over my budget when I bought the 260. Go for it if you can as the extra width is very useful. I do not think that there is much else to separate it from the 260. Peter
Hello Peter,
I am in Australia and until I watched your review, was undecided if I would buy a JPT-260 that I was offered at a heavily discounted price. I have now decided to go ahead and buy that machine. I have also placed an order for the digital depth guage from Axminster (an accessory I was unaware of until your review). The one additional thing I will be doing is installing a Shelix brand helical cutter head. I have been fortunate in that regard also as the retailer is going to ship it free of charge which is some help as it is an expensive upgrade.
Two significant differences between the 260 and the 310 are the absence of a lock on the height adjuster on the 260 and a non adjustable outfeed table on the 260 which may require me to shim it up as the shelix head can be a few thou bigger in diameter than the three blade head.
In the blogs of various woodworking forums there is mention of a device made available by Axminster tools, to people who had problems with the infeed table height adjustment moving during a cut as the machine became worn in. I have approached Axminster customer support and they are investigating if this is still available. I am waiting for a reply. You might like to ask them as you seem to have some sway with them.
I will not take receipt of my machine until mid March when my workshop renovation is complete.(Insulating and lining the ceiling with ply like the walls, airconditioning, extensive electrical power and lighting work and a complete rehash of the workshop layout)
Thanks for a top review.
All the best
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
That all sounds very exciting and how interesting that there are helical heads available. I am sure that others would like to know more so do tell us. Do let me know if Axminster fail to come back to you - their customer support is excellent and I am beginning to remember the names of some of the team now.
Best of luck completing the workshop.
Peter
Thanks for your great review. I see you use a cyclone dust extraction. Did it prove to be enough for this jet?
Yes, take a look at my latest video:
czcams.com/video/GZudZQtQcEM/video.html
Peter
Hello,
I enjoy your review of the JPT 260. Thank you very much! I am looking for a Planer Thicknesser an I cannot decide between the 26 an 31 cm version. I do projects that range in size between chairs and coffe tables up to small tables (max 1,6 m in length). Unfortunately I am limited to 18 m2 and therefore the unit has to be mobile.
Therefore I would like to know if you ever felt limited by the size your machine? What would you consider to be be biggest dimension of stock you can still comfortably handle with this machine?
Thank you,
Felix
Felix Jarck Hi Felix, I originally thought that having the larger machine would be better but with my limited space (35 sq m) and limited capital I went for the JPT260. I have not had a single occasion when I felt that the bigger machine would be better. The 256 mm cutting width and 225 thicknessing capacity is more than enough for me. I have planed and thicknessed 250 mm quite a lot. The maximum thickness of a piece being thicknessed has been about 120 mm so nowhere near the limit. My machine works beautifully. Peter
Many thanks for the review!
I want to get the machine in a used condition. There is a little bit rusty table because of a stupid outdoor standing for a month, but it can be restored easily with a wd-40 or kerosine and a sandpaper.
I hope it will work great.
PS: Where can I find the height gouge from your review?
Velvaruz Hi Velvaruz, I am sure you will be able to clean it up. The height gauge can be bought from Axminster Power Tools. Cheers. Peter
nice
Great video thank you! Now I'm wondering how much it can chew off when planing a full width board. Lets say a birch board 250mm wide, how deep cut can it do whithout bogging down?
I will easily take 1.5 mm and probably closer to 2.5mm with no problem. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Great! I'm pretty sure this is the machine for me then =)
Hi Peter, that machine appears to be nearly identical to the model sold in the states as JJP12 (Jet jointer planer 12" capacity) except we don't get the emergency stop. The UK version model 260 must refer to the 257mm width capacity? I know you will love working with it, it is a joy to use. I replaced my Delta planer and Grizzly jointer with the JJP-12 HH to save space in my cramped shop, and got the additional benefits of 12" face jointing capacity, more power, and far quieter operation. I don't even need hearing protection with the helical cutter head. Happy woodworking!
Hi Michael, Yes, it is a brilliant machine. This model does not have a helical cutter arrangement but it is quiet (I still wear ear defenders) and the finish is super. Peter
Dear Peter
Would it be possible for you to show how you calibrate the beds (coplanar) I just bought the 310HH and I am somewhat struggling with setting it up?! Any help, advice is greatly appreciated
Hi Carsten, I have never needed to adjust mine and would be loathed to take it out of adjustment in order to demonstrate the adjustment process. I did find a video from a chap who had to disassemble his JPT260 in order to replace a part. This video shows the reassembly and I imagine it must therefore show the adjustment process: czcams.com/video/Qw3CXx3-D5M/video.html I hope that this helps. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you - much appreciated. Always great to watch your videos - they greatly inspire me to keep learning.. Good luck in your new workshop.
Hello Peter. Like many of your subscribers and yourself, I am looking into upgrading my thicknesser for the Jet JPT-260.
While I have no query over the machine, I would appreciate your views on the chip collection / dust extraction.
I see you use a Numatic NVD750 (as I currently use) with a cyclone as a pre filter.
My thoughts/dilemma is to go down this route or to upgrade to the Jet DC1100 with the 1 micron canister filter and move 3 times the air volume in line with the p/t requirements.
How have you found your set up and is there anything you would change?
I don't have an open cheque book but I do realise that good extraction is vital and at he source whenever possible.
Many thanks and keep up the good work.
David
NottsHandyman Hi David, I am quite happy with my NVD750 and Cyclone Central 100mm cyclone. If I had the money (and the space) I would consider an industrial quality solution but I could not justify the cost. It would be different if I had employees as I would then have to get high quality kit. It sounds to me that you could take a risk and get the 100mm cyclone and see how it goes in your situation. Then, if you are not happy, you can upgrade to the DC1100 in due course. Have you checked how long the filter cartridges last? They are very expensive. My only overhead is that I put a new bag in my NVD750 about once a year. The cyclone catches 99% of everything and all of that goes on the compost heap. If you go for the cyclone then make sure you build in a pressure relief valve. Peter
Peter, thank you for the review. Question: when in planer mode, do you need to lock down the pedestal every time you adjust the thickness? If you dont lock it down, does the planer bed wabble a little? Thank you,
Hi Michael. You are supposed to lock it after each height adjustment but I rarely do this. It started by not remembering but then I realised that it made little difference unless one wanted the very best finish. Peter
Hello Peter,
Could you please tell more about your dust colection solution from planer? Im ordered same machine and now looking compact but efficiency dust colection solution.
Thanks
Hi Rimvydas, I have a Numatic NVD 750, 4" extractor bought from Axminster many years ago. It has a very small drum and the planer would fill this is about 2 minutes so I use a cyclone interceptor. My cyclone is no longer made and so you will have to search for a 4" cyclone and then make a drop box for it. If this all sounds too complicated then get a simple chip collector with a 4" hose. Peter
Hi Peter, in setting up / cleaning the oil from the beds and other parts, did you then add lubrcating wax to them as you did with your Axminster Planer thicknesser? I have also now received my Jet 260 and the beds are ribbed, making me think that a lubricating wax might not have the same effect as a flat bed?
Yes, I did and I repeat the lub wax about once a month or more often if I am doing a huge amount of work. Good luck and be careful. Peter
Hi Peter. Following your review. I have now purchased the 310 model from axminster.
Not got it out of the box yet as i am new to woodworking and need to complete my dust extraction.
Are you aware of a helical cutter upgrade ?
Hope your wife is feeling better from her cycle incident.
many thanks Paul
Hi Paul, I am not aware of any helical upgrades but remember being told that they would be very expensive and need some considerable skill to fit (hence me not doing it). Wife is fine now - we will buy a new cycle helmet today. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter,
First of all thank you for your fantastic video review. I'm planning to buy one for my shop.
Are you still happy with your machine, any problems?
Did you have to adjust the tables coplanar when it was new or now?
It seems like a quality machine and it is €2000 for me in Croatia so it's quite expensive, but if it's worth it I'll buy it.
Thanks
Hi Andrea, I love my JPT 260 but may upgrade to their helical machine if I can find the right deal. The 260 performs brilliantly and is as good now as it was when I bought it. The tables were perfect on delivery and I have not had to adjust them at all. Cheers. Peter
I have the local jet version of this. And had to upgrade the circuit breaker to cope with the startup load.
Mine works fine on a normal UK 13 amp circuit. Perhaps they differ from one country to another or the electrical installations differ. Peter
It's been a while. BUT I suspect that I started with a 10 amp circuit & upgraded to 15 amp. Which was a pain in the electrons. Here in NZ the Earth portion of 15 amp plugs will not fit into a 10 amp wall socket. Thankfully 10 amp plugs do fit into 15 amp wall sockets.
Another nice review Peter. A question for you... Is the Powermatic brand available in the U.K.? Someone told me a few years ago that in the U.K. 🇬🇧 the Jet brand is considered a premium brand and in the U.S. the Powermatic brand is considered the premium brand. Do you consider that to be true.
Keep the video's coming. I always appreciate the clear, concise and informative video's you produce.
Hi Ron, Axminster stock Powermatic www.axminster.co.uk/powermatic as well as Jet. I have no idea about the quality of Powermatic but can tell you that I am delighted with my Jet planer and my Jet bobbin sander. Many thanks for the kind words. Peter
Hi Peter, apologies if this has already been answered. How did you lift the P/T onto your wheel base? Many thanks, Dave.
Hi Dave, It was tricky (and it has been answered several times before). I just "walked" it over and used some mdf underneath to support things. Peter
bravo 👍👍👍👋👋👋
Thank you very much for your review. Could you give me the inner diameter of the thickness display? I think it's 20mm?
Best regards!
+Romain Pater Hi Romain, I am unable to measure it but I think that you are probably right. If you call Axminster their technical people might have the answer. Peter
Hi Peter,
I enjoyed your review. I also noticed the mobile base you made for the machine.
I work in a garage with very uneven floors. I have been playing with designs for a rigid mobile unit for my Delta Unisaw. It would be great to wheel it into place and not have to deal with the twist the uneven floors exert on the extension table. Each time I move it, a lengthy leveling session has to take place. A mobile base that is twist resistant would be great. I envision wheeling it into place and then leveling it with perhaps some type of acme screw mounted to the rigid base corners. Any thoughts on materials etc would be deeply appreciated.
Hi Richard, If you want it to be rigid then you need some thick oak or consider box section metal. You could go for a three castor design which would mean that whilst moving they would all be in contact with the floor. The end with the single castor would need a pair of support struts to be deployed when the machine is in the right place. Forgive me asking the obvious question - how difficult would it be to sort the floor out? You could lay some batons to get an even starting point and then put one or even two layers of chipboard or MDF down. Good luck. Peter
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the info. I am about to go to my local metal fabricator to try the box metal solution. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy solution. I have limited space and a floor that needs to be broken up and replaced.
Best,
R
Thanks for the review. I am looking at the trolley you have made for the planer, do you have any plans or perhaps some better pictures of this. it would come in very useful in my workshop. Thanks Roy
+Roy Steward Hi Roy, The plans are available and free. Just let me have your email address and I will send a set to you. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Thanks Peter that's great. roy@tcssupport.co.uk
+Roy Steward Hi Roy, The plans are on the way. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Would you mind sending me the plans too? aledafis@gmail.com
Thanks
Aled
Peter, I am an avid fan and have watch most of your video's and learnt so much....thank you.
Slowly building my Festool collection and await delivery of my UJK Router table set up from Ax Sittingbourne.
I also have recently purchased a JPT260.........quickly running out of space !
My question.......You fitted TCT blades to your AW106PT2 Planer.
I am aware that there is a slight difference in size between machine blades i.e.
250x30x3 AW106PT2 & 260x25x3 for the Jet. Could you have moved your TCT blades over. I have seen advertised 30mm high blades would fit the Jet.......or is this incorrect.
Keep the videos coming........always look forward to your latest.
Regards Colin.
Hi Colin First, congratulations on a very impressive (and growing) collection of fine tools. Putting things on castors can help a huge amount with space. You cannot use the AWPT106 blades on the Jet. At the moment Axminster (and Jet) do not market TC blades suitable for the JPT260. However, I have been lobbying Axminster for a few months and I am hoping that they will soon be able to offer something suitable for the Jet. When I have some news I will let everyone know. As you know, I have always fitted TC blades to my planers in the past and they give fantastic service. The wait will be well worth it. Thank you for your kind comments and support. Peter
Excellent piece to camera you do ! Do you still have this machine 6 years on and do you still think it was top drawer ? Super videos
I had this until a few months ago. It was still working brilliantly and I only upgraded as I wanted a machine with a helical head. I now have the Jet 310HH and the cutters will hardly every need replacing saving me about £60 a year on sharpening. It is also quieter. Here is the video: czcams.com/video/y_DUpXwbvgY/video.html Peter
New Brit Workshop thanks for the fast reply and thanks for the link 👍
@@NewBritWorkshop have you done a review or the new one Peter?
That makes perfectly good sense. I have just spent the last few days sanding oak window frames and oak chair legs and my lungs are saying 'go for the belt and braces approach' but my wallet is saying 'I like this approach!'.
Do you have a cyclone before your Festool extractor?
Many thanks.
David
NottsHandyman The belt and braces approach is to wear a respirator. I have just taken my 3M Versaflo off after cutting a whole bunch of pieces of MDF. Before I took it off I vacuumed the workshop and around my Kapex mitre saw. I do have a small cyclone, a Dust Deputy, in the line to my Festool CT26 but this is not approved by Festool nor recommended by me. There is a risk that static can build up and damage the CT extractor. Peter
Hi Peter, I am still hesitating between a Hammer A31 and a Jet JPT 260. The latter is much cheaper and lighter - a big concern for me, since my workshop is in the basement and a slippery staircase to master.
Are you still as happy with your 260 as when you made the video? Any drawbacks, quality-concerns, cumbersome limitations?
A reply from you would help me a lot to make this difficult decision. Thanks in advance!
Greetings from southern France, Manfred
Bonjour Manfred, I am as delighted now as I was when the Jet 260 arrived. I particularly like the easy change from planing to thicknessing. The machine is accurate but I would not manage as well without that digital thicknessing gauge. For reasons that are beyond me Axminster no longer have any 260s in stock. Good luck finding one. Peter
Thanks Peter! BTW, I like your videos a lot ;-)
Hi Peter, I bought my planer today! It is now in the garage on the trailer. Can't wait to get it hooked up. Thanks again!
Good luck - be careful it is very heavy ! Peter
Hi Peter! Thanks for great video! I am consider to buy the same but the 310. Is it same settings and such easy to use too?
Hi Anton, I am not sure but it does look to be very much the same. Can you download the instruction manual and check? Peter
Ok, yes seem to be mutch the same. Dont know if i can download it but i think there are a company in my native Sweden that sells Jet Machines too. I should doublecheck it. Thanks! Ps, did you made a video with how to do your own rolling floorstand? Can you send link, i saw it but cant find it again.
Hi Anton, The carriage I made has been replaced with a similar design but thicker wood. I damaged the first one loading the machine on and off. Here is the link: @watch?v=lZVj3AY9rJw I can send plans by email if you send a private message with your email address. Peter
I forgot to say that I have used the 75mm castors from Coldene for the new planer carriage. Peter
Ok, i send you a pm. If i can save some money its worth it. My little workshop is very small. Only 18 square meters. By the way. Whats easiest way to lift the planer on the carriage? Can i lift it in the planertables or do i stress them then?? I mean its 150-220 kilos... Thanks
I can't find it anywhere in the USA. Any suggestions? Do you ever regret having a dedicated jointer and planer you can immediately go back and forth between, or do you find changing it fast enough? Still never have the alignment get off from switching back and forth often? Thanks for the great job.
+Mark Young Hi Mark, I think the US market is dominated by the separate jointer and planer approach. It is really easy to switch between those two operations with the JPT 260. I do all the jointing first and then switch the machine over and do the thicknessing. The only combination mahines by Jet in the US can be found here: www.jettools.com/us/en/c/woodworking-planers-planer-jointers/151/?filter=1&reset=true Good luck. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) How many minutes to install and set new knives accurately? Is the unit available w/ SPIRAL carbide cutterhead upgrade? The dealer discouraged me from getting a combo machine, but I doubt he's had a chance to see this specific model.
+Mark Young Hi Mark, It takes about 30 minutes to set the knives. I do not know what options might be available in the US but spiral cutters are on the way in everywhere. In North America there is a strong culture of having two separate machines (jointer and thicknesser) I suspect because in most cases space is not an issue. For me the combo machine saves space and saves money - you can only use one function at a time so why have two machines? Peter
+Mark Young
It's a 'Jet Planer Thicknesser' of 260 mm wide. USA equivalent is a 'Jet Jointer Planer' of 10 inches. But as Americans like everything big, they don't sell the 260, and you need to step up to the 310 mm / 12 inch option. So that would be the JJP-12. I think Jet sells them directly, also Amazon, and a couple of local dealers. Also, it could be that Powermatic sells it, as many Powermatic machines are in fact rebranded Jet machines.
The jet also comes with a helical head as they call it. I think the code here would be the JPT-260HH. USA code would probably be the JJP-12HH.
Are you still happy with this tool? Any new comments or frustrations? I think I could get one from Woodcraft by special order, but never found a place to see one in stock. One hesitation is that although I hate my Delta planer, but my Jet 6: jointer (closed stand) works great. How deep a pass can you take w/ your PLANER? (did you upgrade to carbide helical cutters)?
Hello Peter...I would like to ask you if is possible run this machine from classic home 13A 230V supply in UK ?I did some research but I am still not sure...
I ran mine from a 13 amp socket. Peter
Thank you for quick reply.I also tried to find some helical cutter head.Is possible to upgrade it?
So why they suply this machine with 16 amp socket?And you bought for it the classic 3 pin conector with blue one the end?Thank you advance for reply it will really help me to decide..
It depends on the standard of your wiring and the sensitivity of the trip or fuse. I have a 16 amp socket but it works fine on a 13 amp one. Peter
I am an electrician. The problem with any induction motor is starting current. Once you get up to above 2.5 - 3kW even relatively small but powerful hand tools may trip out the MCB on startup!! Ensure that the machine is not started under any load. Additionally, if you find your MCB tripping out upgrade it to a Type C MCB as opposed to the usually fitted Type B; this momentarily delays the MCB over-current trip allowing for a higher starting current. This is a simple 10 minute job but Part P of the Building Regulations do require that this is done by a registered electrician. Also note that start-up currents last for an extremely short time (less than a second) but can be up to 3 times greater than normal operating current. When the machine is under load or 'labouring' current demand will again increase as the motor tries to maintain speed. This is often what trips out the machine and in this regard the Type C MCB will not help; you will simply need to upgrade the circuit to match the load of the machine often by running a dedicated radial circuit. All this applies to all workshop machines and is often overlooked. In my experience with electrical heaters in winter, machines running etc. most workshops are overloaded and do not have correct electrical provision. Not trying to teach people how to suck eggs but hope this helps. Always happy to give free advice on frank.hayes@yahoo.co.uk.
I like my Axminster planer but I find those damn iron wings in planer mode take up my entire workshop but I would not trade off my iron fence for an aluminium one. This is a better machine but I'll be upgrading to a Felder one day when my boat comes in - once I saw the Felder I had to have it even though its the price of a used car. BTW I have a 16amp bandsaw and table saw and they both work fine with 13 amp plugs and I had an electrician give it the OK - wiring doesnt get hot.
Excellent. Yes, my 16 amp machines work on my wiring with no problem at all. Peter
(Sent on behalf of my husband as he doesn't have a google mail account).
Peter,
I have been contemplating which planar thicknesser to purchase for some time, and you've made my mind up. Unfortunately they are out of stock at the moment, but I want to make a trolly as per your other video. Is there any chance you could send me the footprint dimensions for the JPT-260 as I can't find it on any website.
I have recently taken up woodworking classes over the last 2 years at a local college and caught the bug. These are great reviews. Thanks for taking the time to make them and I hope you continue.
Regards,
Michael
Hi Michael
The JPT-260 has a footprint of 550 mm wide (as you face the machine when jointing) and 455 mm deep (as you look at the machine when feeding in wood for thicknessing).
I used the larger (75 mm) castors from Coldene (their part no. CDTWBH75BLB) when I made the carriage for this planer. I also made the various pieces of wood a little thicker than the original castor carriage. I had found that when getting the machine on (or off) the carriage there is quite a lot of additional load on the carriage woodwork!
Good luck.
Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Hi Peter. Watched this review a few times now. I was wondering if you would like to share your thoughts regarding this machine 2 years in of use? Would love to hear your thoughts.
+Sebastian Forseland Hi Sebastian, I love the Jet machine and it is a joy to use. Apart from the obvious things like build quality and accuracy it is so easy to change from surface planning (jointing) to thicknessing. I routinely have to do both as I buy sawn timber as it is much cheaper and it is always better in the end. I have always wanted to get this particular machine and have no further ambitions to replace it. Peter
+New Brit Workshop (Peter) Good news Peter. Seriously thinking about invest in this machine myself. Thx for quick reply
My catalogue is worn at these pages also but the money is just too much, I wish I had seen the other one come up on the outlet site and I would have grabbed it first, it look as though it must be a well-known legged machine for me they are mostly the same but named differently from other sources, all different prices to.
Hi Graham,
I had over 20 years of excellent service from my old Elektra Beckum (I am sure that the AWEPT106 is the same).
Catalogues can be very addictive.
Peter
I think all those pt260 are the same schematic but just different manufactures.
Looking at something like this machine, but its not cheap $2800 au.
Hi Paul, I am still delighted with mine but it might be worth looking at a helical headed machine as well. Peter
If it wasn't for this video I would probably have broken my digital gauge in frustration whilst attempting to fit it. I have to say though, that screw was not very easy to get at. That might be because I have the 310, although the cabinet looks the same size.
Hi Graham, Thank you for this feedback. I am glad to have helped. Peter
Here is a photos of the used one I want to get:
www.avito.ru/238796028