Type of machine
Jointer Planer ComboManufacturer
JETDesigned in
United States
Production status
New
User rating (3 votes)
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 Jointing width: 307 mm |
 Power: 3500 W |
 Max jointing depth: 3 mm |
Tables length: 1400 mm |
| Type of Cutters: 3 Standard Blades or Spiral Cutters | Fence Tilt: 90-45 ° |
| Fence length: 1100 mm | Working height: 85 mm |
| Planer width: 307 mm |
Power: 3500 W |
| Max depth of cut: 4.5 mm |
Table length: 540 mm |
| Max workpiece height: 225 mm | Feed rate(s): 7m/min |
The JET JJP-12 (or its European name JPT 310) is a jointer planer combo made for serious hobbyists. It is one of the most affordable machines with a spiral cutterhead available, making it an attractive entry-level machine with excellent planing results.
The JET JPT 260 is its very similar, but slightly smaller brother, which seems to be no longer available in North America and also less prevalent (but still available) in Europe. The same goes for the larger version, the JET JPT 410.
The machine has a European-style blade guard, which can be raised/lowered with a knob. The infeed roller is made of metal, but the outfeed roller has a rubber coating, which may degrade in quality over time.
The version with spiral cutters (called JJP-12HH Helical Head) has many separate blades which can be turned 90 degrees when they get dull. One thing that makes this machine special is that the blades are positioned under a slight angle, which is supposed to give better planing results.
The spiral cutter version als has a slightly lower feed rate (a little over half) than the one with the normal blades. The machine comes both in a 230V and 400V version.
Two direct competitors that also offer spiral cutters are the Hammer A3 31 and the SCM Minimax FS 30 Genius, although these are both slightly more expensive.
Replacement Blades: You can find replacement standard blades on Amazon. An aftermarket Shelix cutterhead can be purchased here or on eBay.
One of the most affordable jointer planer combos with a helical head. Excellent entry-level option.
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Reviews and Videos
Review of the JPT 310 with Helical Head
youtube.com
Peter Parfitt shares his experiences with the JPT 310 HH with spiral cutterhead.
Video Series (6 parts): How to accurately set up a JET JJP-12 Jointer Planer
youtube.com
Video series by youtuber AskWoodMan showing how to set up and adjust the JET JJP-12.
Review of the JET JJP-12 Jointer Planer after some time of use
youtube.com
Clear and concise review of the JET JJP-12 by youtuber GuysWoodshop. Shows the machine in use and mentions positives and negatives.
General
Official page on JET's website
jettools.com
Official page of the Jet JJP-12 Jointer Planer on the manufacturer's website.
Repairs
How To: Swapping the standard cutterhead for the Helical Head cutterblock
sawmillcreek.org
Featured Resource
Detailed description with images of how to replace the straight knives cutterhead with the helical head one. Excellent post by David Crawford.
Repairing failed bearings on a JET jointer planer
youtube.com
Youtuber Wogglycogs shows how to repair failed bearings (due to manufacturing errors). Apparently only older machines are prone to this issue.
Manuals
Official Manual and Parts list
jettools.com
The official manual (in English) for the JET JJP-12 jointer planer. Including detailed part lists and exploded drawings.
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All the specs and options for the JET JJP-12 and JPT 310
| General | |
|---|---|
| Working height | 85 mm |
| Weight (standard configuration) | 230 kg |
| Total height | 1000 mm |
| Total width | 750 mm |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 3x 400V 1x 230V |
| Jointer | |
|---|---|
| Jointing width | 307 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Tables length | 1400 mm |
| Type of cutters | 3 Standard Blades or Spiral Cutters |
| Fence length | 1100 mm |
| Fence tilt | 90-45° |
| Planer | |
|---|---|
| Planer Width | 307 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 4.5 mm |
| Table length | 540 mm |
| Max workpiece height | 225 mm |
| Feed rate(s) | 7m/min |
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