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Jet JJP-8BT 8-Inch Bench Top Jointer/Planer

Jet JJP-8BT 8-Inch Bench Top Jointer/PlanerBrand: Jet
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $469.00
Buy New: $329.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 3100

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 70.2
Dimensions (in): 33.5 x 18.5 x 17

MPN: 707400
Model: JJP-8BT
UPC: 662756072122
EAN: 0662756072122
ASIN: B001O0D6NS

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Features:
  • Combination bench top jointer and planer makes best use of work space
  • Heavy-duty 13-Amp motor produces 18,000 cuts/minute. Feed speed is 19-1/2-Feet/minute
  • Sheet metal out feed table with height adjustment supports long work pieces and reduces snipe
  • Two high speed steel knives for precise, smooth cuts
  • Oversized, ergonomic knobs provide ease of use, maximum control

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Product Description
Includes B3NCH™ 8" Benchtop Planer/Jointer Combo - 707400

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for those with a small shop or limited space on the job, the Jet JJP-8BT 8-Inch Jointer/ Planer boasts a sturdy, compact design that packs a punch. Showcasing features normally only available on big floor models, this handy tool offers precision adjustment knobs and a powerful 13 Amp motor, as well as other high-performance details that help you get the job done fast.


The JET JJP-8BT 8-Inch
Jointer/ Planer offers:
  • A powerful 13 Amp motor that produces 18,000 cpm
  • High-speed steel knives for durability and smooth cuts
  • Stable, ergonomic knobs for improved control
  • An aluminum extruded fence that can be angled up to 45 degrees




A convenient dust port helps keep your workspace clean.


This jointer/planer is a versatile, compact, and dependable. View larger.


The aluminum fence can be angled up to 45 degrees.


Table locks offer improved safety.
Two-in-One Design to Maximize Space
The JJP-8BT's space-saving design doesn't skimp on efficiency. In fact, because it combines a benchtop jointer and a planer in one unit, you get a two-in-one machine to maximize work space. For added peace of mind, the planing and jointing tables lock to ensure precision.

Powerful Motor for Robust Performance
Powered by a heavy-duty 13 Amp motor that produces 18,000 cuts per minute, the JJP-8BT offers consistent, robust performance job after job. It also features a feed speed of 19.5 feet per minute, so you can complete more cuts in less time.

Sheet Metal Outfeed Table and Steel Knives for Versatility and Precision
Versatile enough to handle a range of material sizes, the JJP-8BT includes a sheet metal outfeed table with height adjustment that supports even long work pieces. Its clever design also reduces snipe for consistent results. And two high-speed, durable steel knives help ensure precise, smooth cuts.

Stable and Accurate Jointing and Planing
While you work, the strong aluminum extruded fence can be angled up to 45 degrees, making jointing more stable and accurate. Additionally, the planer includes a scale and pointer that indicate the distance between the planer table and cutter head. Finally, an integrated cord wrap makes for easy portability and prevents accidents or errors caused by dangling plugs and wires.

Oversized Ergonomic Knobs
For safe, secure operation, the JJP-8BT gives you easy access to the controls you need while working. In fact, the oversized, ergonomic knobs are extremely user friendly, helping you avoid errors caused by a slippery grip and preventing you from wasting time hunting for hard-to-see buttons or switches. Instead, these easy-to-see, stable knobs provide you with maximum control at every stage in your job.

The JJP-8BT is backed by a three-year warranty.

About JET: A History of Sharing New, Feature-Rich Products
Opened in 1958 after the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, Washington to Japan, JET began as a small dealer that sold air hoists and trolleys out of a single hardware store in Seattle. Over the years, JET has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings, but by the early 1970s, metalworking had become the base of their business line. And by the 1980s, JET had expanded into the realm of woodworking. Today, you'll find that JET offers a wide range of popular woodworking tools that are backed with best-in-class features and excellent service.

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JJP-8BT 8-Inch Jointer/ Planer



Customer Reviews:
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3 out of 5 stars Shipping tale   November 7, 2009
Sibosop (Berkeley, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I don't usually write reviews and I'm not experienced enough to say in any useful way whether this device is good or bad, but I will say that since it is heavy, UPS seems to have delegated the shipper to RoadRunner. The delivery guy was about as rude as can be imagined and even managed to drop the thing right in front of me after cussing me out for ordering something so heavy, living on a dead end street and wanting it put on the end of my driveway.
I sent a complaint to RoadRunner and they were at least nice enough to reply and apologize *which* *is* *more* *than* *amazon* *did*.
Hence this comment.
To add to the irony, while trying to find a complaint form on the amazon web site, I used the search function and now my list of suggested books has lists of books about complaint handling.

Amazon: 1 star
RoadRunner: 2 stars
Jet: 5 so far, though the documentation is a bit thin.

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4 out of 5 stars a great machine for the price   September 13, 2009
A. Gerst (San Jose, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

My work area is small so this item fits in better than a full fledge jointer. I has done an outstanding job joining two sides of 85 2 by 2 Brazilian cherry balusters. The fence does not seem too hefty and I have yet tried to sharpen the blades. But I like the idea that it is also a planer.


4 out of 5 stars Pretty Nice Little Machine   September 8, 2009
David Craig (Michigan)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

If you are a hobbyist with a limited budget as well as limited floor space, this machine should do the trick for you. If you are one of the minority with unlimited funds and space, you probably will want to look for a machine with more horsepower. The following is a breakdown of my experience with this little number.

First of all, I went with the 8 inch instead of the 10 inch because both seem to have the same motor. 2 inches might not seem like much, but the difference can be quite substantial when you are putting resistance to a motor. Jointers and planers have a relationship to each other. So, to me, it didn't really matter that I was losing a few inches in planing width since I would not be able to flatten a wider board on the jointer anyway.

The box arrived in good condition. There was no damage to the machine. I did have a torn bag of locknuts and washers. Some of these parts were probably littering the factory as I was missing a couple. Fortunately, I keep a supply of such items handy so was not a show stopper. I did spend a little bit of time looking for panhead screws that do not exist. There must have been a change since the instruction printing because hex bolts, not panheads, hold the blade guard to the machine.

I did have a notched blade and I can tell you that jet will be about the only company that carries them. They advertise the part in metric not fractional sizes. Because I was impatient, I ordered a set of Freud 1/8th blade thickness blades. The ones Jet carries are about 1/16th thick and seem rather flimsy to me. Some of this is probably due to the horse of the planer and there is less strain on a machine if the blades are thin. As it is, I probably will not take more than a 1/32 cut at a time due to the thickness of the blade. This of course leads to changing the blades and setting them.

Do yourself a favor if you order. Right when you get the box, open it, get your serial number and model number info and call Jet right off the bat. Ask them to email you a diagram for setting the outfeed table. These are not included in the instructions (though they should be). The outfeed table is adjustable and you can set it coplanar to the infeed table. It takes 5 minutes and will save you a nightmare in blade adjustments. Some of the bad reviews are pretty much related to poor performance based on the table not being coplanar. If you see poor cuts, this can be remedied. The box comes with a "jig" for setting the blades. The jig is just a rectangular, hollow, metal box that you use to set over the blade and the outfeed table to align the knives even with the table. Springs are located under the knives and they put pressure on them to elevate them. The box pushes the knives back down to a level spot so you can tighten them down. It is very important that both knives are completely level and at the same height to the table and with each other. If both tables are coplanar, this is not extremely difficult. You just have to keep moving the box from one side to the other and tighten the outer nuts slowly so that the blade doesn't tip and become uneven. If both tables are not coplanar, you may have a two day nightmare (speaking first hand) before the lightbulb comes on. On a good note, the difficulties taught me much about the machine and I feel quite comfortable with all the operations.

To summarize - The machine is decent, it will do what it is supposed to do. The manual is not so decent, but it is workable. Jet customer support is very good. You will get a human being who knows the machine and they can answer your questions and give you the help you need. If you want to stick with Jet blades, contact the customer service department to order. Trying to find them online is a red herring experience.

Hope this helps those that are considering or possibly those that already have the machine and are experiencing some issues.



4 out of 5 stars it's taken some work, but I finally got it tuned.   September 6, 2009
J. Haislip (Metro DC area)
I didn't have any issues with the packing. It came in one piece and in good condition. Set up was fairly easy; I've done work on larger industrial equipment. I immediately noticed that the tables were not co-planer and the in-feed table had way too much play in it. There was no mention on how to shim the tables to correct this.

I removed the plastic sides and after some thought, shimmed the two spacers (on either side) that guide the adjusting rod on the first lock knob on the in-feed table with metal pieces so there was no play. The out-feed table was much easier, I loosened the socket head blots on either side and tilted the table so it was co-planer with the in-feed.

This little guy seems to fit my small shop needs. I surfaced and jointed 15 feet of mahogany with good results. I think that it's going to need TLC to keep it in running order; clearly it's not a production machine, but I wasn't expecting one.Jet JJP-8BT 8-Inch Bench Top Jointer/Planer



5 out of 5 stars Awesome little machine   June 15, 2009
Corey Jolly (Austin, Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This little gem provides just the right tool to get the job done. Set up was easy, less then an hr. I take pallets apart and then plane/joint the wood. I have ran mass amounts of oak through this thing and as long as you take off just a little bit at a time it works great with no snipe or marks. It basically eliminates sanding, just awesome. It is loud, the front plastic housing was cracked upon arrival but doesn't do anything to the performance. Be sure you have some dust collection system ready, the Jet planer/jointer puts out some serious saw dust. The price is right at $336 for having both functions, I could not do what I do with out it. Great tool!!!!!!!

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