The Powermatic PM9-1791283 (PJ1696) 16†Jointer combines industrial capacity with refined precision for demanding woodworking applications. Equipped with a powerful 7.5HP motor and a 96" cast iron bed, this jointer delivers smooth, flat surfaces even on the largest boards. The helical cutterhead features 58 precision-ground, staggered inserts that reduce noise, eliminate tedious adjustments, and provide consistently clean cuts. With a parallelogram table design and a rack-and-pinion cast iron fence system, the PJ1696 is built for reliability, accuracy, and long-term durability.
Key Features & Benefits:
• 16" Wide Helical Cutterhead for Superior Finish
• Six rows of 58 staggered, two-sided carbide inserts provide ultra-smooth cuts
• Reduces tear-out on figured and difficult grain patterns
• Quiet operation and minimal maintenanceno adjustments required
Parallelogram Table Design for Long-Term Accuracy
• Keeps tables close to the cutterhead for superior surface quality
• Ensures tables stay parallel and level even after years of use
• Allows quick, easy depth-of-cut adjustments
Extra-Large Working Surface
• Precision-ground cast iron tables measure 16" x 96" for maximum workpiece support
• Provides excellent stability for long boards, wide panels, and thick stock
• Smooth surface and flat alignment ensure a perfect finish every time
- Handling Fee: 770
- Weight: 1,400.000 lbs
- UPC/EAN Code: 662755000000
- Model Number: PJ1696
- Prop 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
- Net Weight: 1280
- Working Width: 16"
- Number of Knives: 58
- Cutting Head: Helical Head
- Surfacing Table Length: 96"
- Fence Tilt: 45°/90°
- Cutterhead Speed: 5,200 RPM
- Cutting Capacity: 16 X 3/4"
- Worktable Dimensions: 16" x 96"
- Max. Cutting Depth: 1/8"
- Table Height from Floor: 37-1/2
- Warranty: 5 Year
- Dust Port: 6"
- Dust Collection Requirements: 800 CFM
- Cuts Per Minute: 20800
- Motor Power: 37263
- Motor Voltage: 230/460
- Prewired Voltage: 230
- Motor Phase: 3
- Infeed Table Length: 47-1/2"
- Cutterhead Diameter: 4
- Max.Rabbeting Capacity: 3/4"
