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    Default JPT 310 Anyone Recommend

    Hi, its time for my annual major tool purchase.
    my workshop is 6x6 - so i dont think I can fit in a dedicated jointer and thicknesser.
    Plus I'm sure I will only be an occasional user (bloody work )

    So in keeping with all my other major machinery purchases, I was looking at the JPT 310 (most likely the HH model).
    does anyone have one?
    Any issues/dramas etc

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    Warren

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    Mate

    I am right there with you on the 310, if you can afford the helical head then do it, I have heard its a top machine.

    I am going to get the 210 as my budget is around that $1900 and like you I am a hobbyist, box maker so the 210 will suit me fine.

    The other option is the woodfast but I would go the Jet.

    Goodluck

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    I've had the JPT310 with the standard head for nearly 2 years. Other than the service I had during the purchase, I've been happy with the machine.

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    JPT310HH, brilliant.
    Smooth, almost polished finish on most timber, require minimal sanding. I did put some notoriously difficult Aust. Red Cedar through yesterday and there is just the slightest tearout, which could probably be prevented with a little more care.
    Changeover between planing and thicknessing takes mere seconds. Very satisfied.
    Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milo View Post
    Mate

    I am right there with you on the 310, if you can afford the helical head then do it, I have heard its a top machine.

    I am going to get the 210 as my budget is around that $1900 and like you I am a hobbyist, box maker so the 210 will suit me fine.

    The other option is the woodfast but I would go the Jet.

    Goodluck

    Milo

    Sorry I meant the 260 not the 210! Doh!

    A combo machine for a small shop is definatley the way to go!

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    I've had the 3-phase standard head JPT-310 for a couple of years, also very happy with it. Took a bit of setting up when I first got it (not very well done in the factory), but once tuned its a nice machine. Mine has a (mechanical) digital counter thing on the thicknesser that reads to 0.1mm; once calibrated, you really can get repeatable thicknessing down to this sort of tolerance. Not sure if the smaller version of the machine has this as well?

    The HH version wasn't available when I bought mine, but I'm still considering trying to buy the helical cutterhead from JET to upgrade my machine. The idea usually pops into my head about the time the blades need changing......

    The Shellix head is too expensive in this size, but if JET did an upgrade helical head kit I'd buy it.

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    thanks guys, I've asked for price for it inclusive of the mobile base so I will let you know.
    regards

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    Excellent machine, but the thing that drives me nuts is having to drop the thicknesser table down 150mm every time you want to use the planer (to flip the dust chute over)

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    Lignum - I saw a video somewhere from a guy who had put a bolt through the middle of the height adjust wheel (epoxied in place) solely to get around this.

    When using the machine he has a battery drill handy with the appropriate socket mounted in it. Its amazing how fast that table can be made to go up and down.....

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    Great idea MrB. Even a cheap air ratchet gun would do the trick.

    Also as you pointed out that mechanical counter is a cracker. So simple and surprisingly very accurate. It would be good to find where you can get them as they would be great on the thicknesser and especially my table saw.

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    Lignum - I hadn't thought of using an air-powered tool.

    I have an air line near the machine, and I seem to remember Aldi having some cheap air tools not long ago !

    Cheers !

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    so this is the response I got re-price...what do you think?

    The JET JPT 310HH is normally $3800.00 Inc GST, at the moment we are doing this machine for $2950.00 Inc GST.

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    I'd be inclined to take it and run, before they discover the error

    That's the price I paid for the standard head version of the 310.....
    Last edited by Mr Brush; 17th October 2011 at 08:43 PM. Reason: finger trouble

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    So I picked up the machine today....just have to work out how to get it off the trailer.....

    Also picked up the mobile base which apparently I need to cut down on one side....

    While I was there I picked up the JBG 8A Bench top grinder.....

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    I had a similar problem getting mine off a ute......

    An engine hoist is a good way to go.

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