This Sherwood 6in Benchtop Spiral Head Jointer features an authentic spiral head with fourteen four-sided carbide cutters. It is a fantastic benchtop jointer perfect for anyone who requires a compact portable jointer perfectly suited for working all types of materials, particularly difficult and figured timbers.
A benchtop jointer is great for use in tiny workshops and on site. And whilst this machine is compact, it is not small on features.
The Sherwood 6in Benchtop Spiral Head Jointer
- Features an authentic spiral cutter head with 14 carbide cutters sharpened on 4 edges
- Heavy-duty cast-iron table provides a reliable and sturdy jointing surface for your workpieces
- Features a spacious 158 x 720mm (6.2 x 28.4in) table
- 1500W (2.0HP) motor generates 10000 RPM cuts 0 to 3.0mm in depth
- Adjustable 110 x 580mm (4.25 x 22.8in) cast iron fence angles 45 - 90 degrees
- Includes two push blocks, a 63mm (2.5in) dust chute and a dust filter bag
An authentic spiral head
Many planing machines available claim to have a spiral head, where in fact they only have a helical segmented head. This Sherwood 6in Benchtop Jointer features an authentic spiral head with 14 individual carbide cutters in two rows wrapped around the head. This jointer is perfect for planing difficult and figured timbers with minimal chance of grain tear out.
14 carbide cutters
If you haven’t heard already, carbide cutters are the way to go. Each cutter is 15mm square and sharpened on all four edges. Each cutter fixes directly to the indexed spiral head via a steel grub screw. The edge of each cutter is slightly radiused so to ease the shearing cutting action. When dull or damaged, due to the indexed head, it is very easy to release the carbide cutter and turn to expose a brand-new cutting edge. Each carbide has 4 sharp edges - no sharpening required!
1500W motor
Though it’s a compact machine, the Sherwood 6in Benchtop Spiral Head Jointer offers a substantial 1500W (2.0HP) motor. Because the shearing cutting action of the spiral head puts drag on the motor. This benchtop jointer requires more power than usual to operate effectively. No worries, this Sherwood benchtop jointer has all the power you will need.
Cast iron worktable and fence
Weighing in at 29kg’s, this benchtop jointer sports plate aluminium cabinet and cast iron worktable and fence. This unit is compact, dense yet still easy to store or move around. The extra weigh means this benchtop machine sits rock solid on its rubber feet with no chance of vibration. The fence also features heavy duty locking handles so it may be firmly secured at any angle between 45 and 90 degrees.
Convenient and quiet
This 6in Benchtop machine is convenient and quiet. Convenient because its compact and easy to move and store. Quiet because spiral cutter heads operate far more quietly than a conventional straight blade cutter head. Work away in the middle of the night in your tiny workshop without disturbing the peace.
5-Year warranty
All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other benchtop woodworking machine in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 6in Benchtop Spiral Head Jointer.
An authentic spiral head
The Sherwood 6in Bench Top Spiral Head Jointer features an authentic spiral head that means you will enjoy the full benefits of this style of cutter head. Plane all types of materials including difficult figured timbers with minimal chance of grain tear out.
No more sharpening
Carbide cutters do not require sharpening. When the cutter becomes dull or is accidently damaged, simply release the cutter and turn to expose the next sharp edge. Each cutter has 4 sharpened edges so long life is assured. Save time and money by never sharpening your jointer blades again.
Easy to adjust cutters
Each of the carbide cutters are fixed directly to the indexed cutter head. Thus, the cutters will always fix to the head in the correct position when tightened. This means repositioning the cutters or changing them is very easy and quick task. No special tools or extra strong eyeglasses required!
Carbide cutters have a long life
By now you are thinking, how long does a carbide cutter last? Simple answer is – a long time. The normal life of the cutters is directly dependant on how much the machine is used and the types of materials being machined. As a rule, each individual carbide cutter edge will last 10 times as long as a standard straight joiner blade. The average enthusiast could expect to enjoy a lifetime of use without having to buy new cutters. If a blade is damaged due to a nail or similar, replacement blades are easily purchased.
1500W motor
Spiral head cutter heads require more power than conventional cutter heads to operate effectively. That’s why this benchtop jointer features a very substantial 1500W (2.0HP) 7A motor. The Sherwood 6in Spiral Head Benchtop Jointer has all the power you will need to run your machine with optimal performance.
Cast iron worktable and fence
This benchtop jointer sports a full plate steel cabinet and cast iron worktable and fence. The extra weigh means this benchtop machine sits rock solid on its rubber feet with no chance of vibration. The cast iron fence also features heavy duty locking handles so it may be firmly secured at any angle between 45 and 90 degrees.
It’s quiet
Spiral cutter heads operate far more quietly than a conventional straight blade jointer. Save trouble with your neighbours with your Sherwood 6in Bench Top Spiral Head Jointer.
It’s compact
This benchtop machine is very compact and easy to move and store. If you are working in a tiny workshop or need a jointer onsite, this Sherwood benchtop machine is ready to go.
5-Year warranty
All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other benchtop woodworking machine in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 6in Benchtop Spiral Head Jointer.