The Laguna JX|8 QuadTec I is loaded with highly desirable features to make jointing safer and more enjoyable. The JX|8 has adjustable table depths and in-feed support rollers for longer materials being used. This JX Jointer also has an emergency knee-stop that allows the operator to stop the machine quickly at any position without having to let go of their work piece which allows operating this machine to have an extra safety feature. The JX-8 also comes with an all new QuadTec I cutterhead which uses 4-sided carbide insert knives that are quieter and more durable than straight HSS knives.
Features
- Parallelogram Table Adjustments - Table depth adjustments travel along an arc to keep the same distance to the cutterhead through its travel
- The all-new QuadTec I cuttherhead comes as standard equipment on the new JX-8. The QuadTec I produces an amazing surface finish on all woods including difficult hardwoods. The QuadTec I uses 4-sided carbide insert knives that are quieter and much more durable compared to straight HSS knives. The 4-sided knives can be rotated for a new cutting edge without the need for a knife setting jig
- New Ergonomic Machine Body - The new JX Series machine body has been redesigned with a “toe-kick†to allow the user to position themself closer to the machine tables and to move safer and easier along the length of the machine
- Emergency “Knee-Stop†- The new knee stop uses a body-length bar at knee height to shut off the JX jointer. This important safety feature allows the machine operator to stop the machine quickly at any position along the front of the machine while keeping hands on the workpiece
- In-feed Support Roller - Infeed tables are now fitted with pull out support roller to help support longer materials
- Cast-Iron Tables and Fence
Specifications
- Brand Name: Laguna Tools
- Amperage (A): 15
- Assembled Depth (in): 75.5
- Assembled Weight (lbs): 380
- Assembled Width (in): 26.5
- Blade Width (in): 8
- California Proposition 65 Warning Required: Yes
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Height (in): 31
- Horsepower (hp): 1.75
- MFG Part # (OEM): MJ8X72E-0130
- Package Contents: 1 JX|8 QUADTEC: I Jointer
- Package Depth: 76
- Package Height: 41
- Package Weight: 495
- Phase: 1
- Product Condition: New
- Table Length (in): 72
- UL Listed: No
- UPC: 195444047732
- Voltage: 110
- Warranty Type: 2 Years
Uses:
- Resawing lumber to create thinner slabs
- Cutting intricate curves and patterns in wood
- Creating tenons for joinery
- Making precise crosscuts in wood
- Smoothing rough edges of wooden boards
- Cutting dovetails for drawer construction
- Slicing veneers from larger pieces of wood
- Shaping and trimming parts for furniture making
- Creating decorative details in wood panels
- Performing complex joinery tasks like box joints or finger joints
