Because the inserts and the seats into which they fit are
so precisely machined, there is no adjustment or
“fitting” necessary. Indexing or replacing an insert
takes just seconds. Simply loosen the T25 Torx screw
(wrench included), turn the insert to its new position
and tighten the screw.
The durability of the carbide combined with the low
impact, shear cutting action means they have an
extremely long life that substantially exceeds that of
straight blades. The potential life span of these carbide
inserts means that many wood workers may go years
before having to index them. Should a hidden piece of
metal be encountered and actually damage a few of the
carbide inserts only those need to be indexed or
replaced. Just in case you accidentally plane a metal object, we include a package of ten
spare inserts and a wrench with the JET JWP-15HH.
The carbide cutters on the helical head
each have four individual edges. Should
one edge go dull the inserts can be
indexed four times, each producing a
totally new edge.
Feed & Rollers
The JET JWP-15DX and JWP-15HH have two material feed rates
–20 FPM (Feet Per Minute) used primarily for rough
dimensioning and 16 FPM to increase the cuts-per-inch to create a
silky-smooth surface. A push/pull knob shifts between the feed
rates on the fly. The rollers are driven by a gear and chain drive
with an automatic chain tensioner, housed in a cast iron case. The
gear section runs in an industrial style oil bath for maximum
control over long-term wear.
For the ultimate in dependability, we designed a serrated steel
infeed roller and a smooth steel outfeed roller. Both rollers and the chip breaker are
precisely set at the factory but have user accessible adjustments that make it easy to keep
these planers perfectly tuned in years to come. We also included infeed and outfeed roller
spring tension adjusters that are accessible without having to
disassemble the cutterhead housing covers. The operators’
manual included has a full set of illustrated instructions for
making these adjustments.
Dual feed rates allow
quick dimensioning of the
wood and then slowing the
material speed for highly
refined finish cuts.
The all-metal adjustable feed
rollers, anti-kickback fingers
and adjustable chip breaker
make this an exceptionally
safe and user-friendly planer.
To enhance operator safety, we added a row of closely spaced
anti kickback fingers. These steel fingers are gravity operated
and require no adjustment. They automatically engage the
wood as it enters the cutterhead and help prevent it from being
kicked out.