Product Review: Powermatic 54a Jointer
The Powermatic 54a features a large table surface that measures 66 inches long and 7 1/4 inches wide. The outfeed and infeed tables are both mounted on dovetailed ways. The infeed table is equipped with a fine adjustment lever so that you can quickly adjust the depth of the cut.
The Powermatic 54a is also equipped with a set of three quick-set knives. These knives are extremely fast and accurate. Also, the quick-set knives enable you to change knives quickly and easily.
This jointer comes paired with a 38-inch iron fence. The fence is capable of tilting in two directions and comes with positive stops at 45 and 90 degrees. The Powermatic 54a, with a rabbeting ledge integrated into the table, offers a half-inch rabbeting capacity.
The controls for the Powermatic 54a are conveniently mounted on the center of the fence. The height adjustment control for the infeed table is a combination of the lever and handwheel systems. You simply loosen the large knob and use the lever to quickly adjust the height of the table. When the knob is tightened, you can twist the lever for fine adjustments.
The Powermatic 54a is equipped 1HP, 115/230V motor. The motor is capable of powering the cutterhead to speeds of 5,000 RPM. To ensure maximum performance, the motor comes complete with a non-slip V-belt.
As a useful safety feature, the Powermatic 54a jointer is equipped with a cutterhead guard. The front guard is spring-loaded, while the rear guard is fixed. Also, dust will be a problem when using a jointer. Therefore, the Powermatic 54a is equipped with a four-inch dust collection port that can be attached to your shop-vac hose.
If you are looking for a quality six-inch jointer, then you should definitely take a look at the Powermatic 54A. The jointer is equipped with quick-set knives so that you can change them quickly and easily. Also, the Powermatic 54A is equipped with a 1HP motor that powers the cutterhead to speeds of 5,000 RPM.
