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Powermatic 209HH 20 inch planer is a 5HP, 1 phase, 230V machine designed for heavy stock surfacing in woodworking shops. The chip breaker and pressure bar work together to assist in reducing snipe at board entry and exit, which helps keep finished thickness more consistent across long parts. The cast iron table with extensions creates a 55-1/2 inch by 20 inch working area, giving wide support for doors, panels, and glued-up tops so pieces stay flat as they pass the cutterhead. A chrome-plated, ergonomic handwheel makes height adjustments smooth and easy, allowing controlled depth-of-cut changes while keeping settings repeatable between runs. The fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters supports the planer securely and allows shop mobility, so the machine can be positioned where it best fits your material flow.
The chrome-plated, ergonomic handwheel on the Powermatic Tools 20 inch planer gives smooth table movement during height changes, which supports fine thickness adjustments when dialing in finished dimensions. The large 55-1/2 inch by 20 inch cast iron table with extensions supports work over a long feed path, helping boards stay flat as they enter and leave the cutterhead. The chip breaker and pressure bar sit in line with this support and assist in reducing snipe, so the transition at the start and end of each part is less likely to show unwanted step marks. The fully enclosed base cabinet beneath the table keeps the machine anchored as the table moves, which helps maintain consistent alignment through repeated adjustment cycles.
The Powermatic 209HH planer, identified as 209HH PLNR, 5HP 1PH 230V and PM9-1791315, is suited to shops that process wide, solid-wood stock. The 20 inch width and 55-1/2 inch by 20 inch cast iron table with extensions give support for components such as door parts, panels, and benchtop glue-ups as they are brought to final thickness. The chip breaker and pressure bar assist in reducing snipe at the leading and trailing ends of the work, which is useful when working parts to near finished length. Having a fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters lets the planer be used as a substantial, stationary machine while still being movable when the shop layout or material flow changes.
The Powermatic 209HH configuration is available with 100 four-sided carbide inserts for the helical cutterhead or a 4-blade high-speed steel straight knife cutterhead, so shops can select a cutterhead style that suits their process, sharpening approach, and surface expectations. Four-sided carbide inserts on a helical cutterhead distribute cutting edges around the head, which supports rotation of inserts as edges wear. A 4-blade high-speed steel straight knife cutterhead uses full-length knives, which can align with existing grinding routines in some shops. The chip breaker and pressure bar assist in reducing snipe around either cutterhead style, which helps keep more of each board at target thickness. The chrome-plated, ergonomic handwheel works with these features by making the depth-of-cut setting process smooth, aiding in repeatable adjustments. The cast iron table with extensions and the fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters support the cutterhead system by holding stock steady and keeping the machine stable as loads and feed rates change.
The Powermatic 209HH 20 inch planer has a 20 inch wide capacity, which lets it handle broad panels and glue-ups in a single pass for consistent thickness.
The chip breaker and pressure bar assist to reduce snipe at the beginning and end of a board, helping preserve usable length and limiting extra trimming work.
The 209HH PLNR 5HP 1PH 230V is available with 100 four-sided carbide inserts on a helical cutterhead or a 4-blade high-speed steel straight knife cutterhead.
The cast iron table with extensions creates a 55-1/2 inch by 20 inch working area, supporting long and wide stock so it stays flat through the cut.
The chrome plated ergonomic handwheel makes adjustments smooth and easy, helping set precise planing height and maintain repeatable thickness from job to job.
The fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters supports the planer solidly and allows the machine to be moved to match evolving shop layouts.
The Powermatic 209HH planer brings together a 5HP, 1 phase, 230V drive, a 20 inch width, and a 55-1/2 inch by 20 inch cast iron table with extensions to support serious stock surfacing. The choice between a helical cutterhead with 100 four-sided carbide inserts and a 4-blade high-speed steel straight knife cutterhead lets the machine align with your preferred cutting approach. Chip breaker and pressure bar design assist in reducing snipe, while the chrome-plated handwheel and fully enclosed base cabinet with integrated casters support stable, repeatable operation. For shops needing a substantial planer that supports wide work and controlled thickness, this configuration is designed to fit demanding woodworking workflows.
Sold In: 1 Each
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Sold in: 1 Set |  JP6292621 Mfr# PM9-6292621 | Powermatic Knives for 208 & 209 20" Planers 20" X 1" 1/8" HSS, SET/4 |