12" HELICAL HEAD JOINTER 3HP

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Designed for demanding woodworking applications, this Craftex CX-Series 12" Jointer delivers the power, capacity, and precision needed for flattening faces, straightening edges, and preparing wide boards for further machining.

The eight-row helical cutterhead is equipped with 98 German-made carbide cutters positioned at an angle to the feed direction. This shearing action helps produce a smoother finish with reduced noise compared with conventional straight-knife cutterheads.

A 3HP, 220V single-phase motor drives the cutterhead at 5,350 RPM and produces up to 21,400 cuts per minute. The double V-belt drive provides dependable power transfer during heavy jointing operations.

The precision-ground cast iron tables provide a 12" wide by 76-3/8" long work surface for supporting long stock. Parallelogram table adjustment helps keep the infeed and outfeed tables parallel, supporting accurate setup and consistent cutting results.

The fence includes positive stops at 45°, 90°, and 135° for common edge-jointing and beveling applications. A top-mounted ON/OFF switch keeps the controls within easy reach, while the 5" dust port supports efficient chip and dust extraction when connected to a compatible dust collection system.

Finished with durable powder-coated paint, this jointer is CSA approved and covered by a three-year warranty.

Features

• 12" maximum cutting width

• Powerful 3HP, 220V, single-phase motor

• Eight-row helical cutterhead

• 98 German-made carbide cutters

• Angled cutter arrangement produces a shearing cutting action

• Cutterhead speed of 5,350 RPM

• Up to 21,400 cuts per minute

• Maximum depth of cut of 1/8"

• Precision-ground cast iron tables

• 76-3/8" total table length

• Parallelogram table adjustment

• Fence stops at 45°, 90°, and 135°

• Shielded and permanently lubricated bearings

• Top-mounted ON/OFF switch

• 5" dust collection port

• Die-cast metal cutterhead guard

• Double V-belt drive

• Powder-coated finish

• CSA approved

• Three-year warranty

Specifications

• Motor: 3HP, 220V, single phase

• Amperage: 15A

• Maximum Depth of Cut: 1/8"

• Maximum Width of Cut: 12"

• Cutterhead Type: Helical

• Cutterhead Rows: Eight

• Number of Cutters: 98

• Cutter Material: Carbide

• Cutter Origin: Germany

• Cutterhead Speed: 5,350 RPM

• Cuts Per Minute: 21,400

• Table Width: 12"

• Table Length: 76-3/8"

• Table Height From Floor: 32-5/8"

• Fence Width: 1-1/4"

• Fence Length: 36"

• Fence Height: 5"

• Fence Stops: 45°, 90°, and 135°

• Dust Port Size: 5"

• Drive System: Double V-belt

• Carton Dimensions: 88" L x 30" W x 40" H

• Net Weight: 330 kg

• Gross Weight: 417 kg

• Certification: CSA approved

• Warranty: Three years

FAQ

What is the maximum jointing width?

The jointer can handle stock up to 12" wide.

What is the maximum depth of cut?

The maximum depth of cut is 1/8".

What type of cutterhead does this jointer use?

It uses an eight-row helical cutterhead equipped with 98 carbide cutters.

What are the benefits of the helical cutterhead?

The angled cutters create a shearing action that helps produce a smoother finish with less noise than a conventional straight-knife cutterhead.

Are the carbide cutters replaceable?

The supplied information confirms that the cutterhead uses 98 carbide cutters, but replacement details are not specified.

What is parallelogram table adjustment?

Parallelogram adjustment allows the tables to move while remaining parallel, helping support accurate setup and consistent jointing results.

What angles can the fence be set to?

The fence includes stops at 45°, 90°, and 135°.

What size dust collection connection does the jointer use?

The jointer has a 5" dust port for connection to a compatible dust collection system.

Is this jointer CSA approved?

Yes. This machine is CSA approved.

What warranty is included?

The jointer is covered by a three-year warranty.