Joints are the main tool for finishing wooden parts, the appearance of the finished product depends on its quality. The functions of the electrical appliance are used in construction, finishing and repair work.
The wide area of use is determined by the perfection of the design, economical indicators of application, reliability, ease of operation and modern design.
Description of parameters to choose from
Companies, producing electric jointers, pay attention to safe operation and adjustment of the tool. A handle is used for convenient placement of the device in the hand, at the same time serves as a regulator of depth of grouting.
Some power tools are equipped with a device to automatically remove dust from the work surface, in other joints it is connected to the vacuum cleaner through a branch pipe. The lock button will help to avoid accidental switching on of the tool.
Electric joints differ in power consumption, engine speed and layer depth, that is cut off. The choice of tool is determined by the required technical parameters, which are responsible for the required performance of the jointer.
The power of the engine - 500 W will be suitable for the tool, working at home and on small and light jobs in private workshops. Professional work in difficult conditions, which requires high performance, will require the use of stationary jointers with power consumption up to 2200 W.
Basic technical characteristics
- The power tool has an undeniable advantage over its mechanical counterpart. It is installed on the working machine and does not require physical effort, which are required for processing of details by a mechanical manual jointer. Its use can be compared with the work of a small woodworking machine.
- The width of planing takes into account the size of the cut strip in one pass and varies from 80 to 372 mm. This indicator of the wood cut is determined by the possibility of knives, installed in this tool. Precise and delicate work requires the use of a jointer with a small planing width, and for the big processed surface it is more convenient to take the tool with a wide strip.
- Depth of planing is not less important characteristic and shows the size of the maximum introduction of a knife into depth of a surface layer of the processed detail.. For powerful machines and household tools, this value differs significantly.
- One of the main basic characteristics is the speed of rotation of the drum, depending on the engine speed. High-speed jointer is used for complex and precise work, which has a positive effect on the quality of planing and productivity. To compensate for the low power of the engine, choose a tool with a large diameter of the drum.
- The weight of the jointer affects the comfort of work, the light tool is more functional and does not demand the strengthened physical activity. But the advantage of a heavy device is high-quality grouting, as it eliminates the appearance of an air gap between the tool plate and the wood surface.
The device in a complete set of a jointer for increase in functionality:
- wood dust collection and removal system;
- sampling depth adjustment mechanism;
- protection against unplanned inclusion;
- handles with vibration absorption, provide comfortable use and prevent slipping;
- mechanism, which facilitates the rapid replacement of the used blade;
- a set of additional knives for different purposes;
- stops of the necessary varieties;
- guiding parallels;
- set of hexagonal keys;
- dust bag;
- storage box for the device.
Description of a jointer of popular manufacturers
The most popular tools for finishing wood parts are brands of well-known manufacturers, who are trying to increase demand for high quality and reliable products. These include brands from global manufacturers: HITACHI, MAKITA, BOSCH, UNDERSTAND, DEWALT, BLACK DECKER, ZUBR, CASALS, TIME, STAYER, Uragan.
Electric jointers Interskol. Model R-82 TS-01 differs in the width of the planing strip 82 mm, other indicators are standard. All structures are based on a cast platform made of aluminum alloy. Carbide knives allow you to choose the desired depth of grouting, there is a possibility of smooth regulation of this indicator.
Mostly the work is done in an unattached position, but if necessary, the joint is fixed with the sole up. Knives in this position are closed by a casing on springs, which is fixed with a removable bracket.
Option R-102/1100 M is powered by mains voltage 220 V, the engine consumes 1100 W. It allows you to plan the width of the strip 102 mm, at the same time makes a sample to a depth of 2,5 mm The motor speed is 11 thousand. per minute. The protection mechanism is provided, brushes are switched off and the automatic stop of movement with fixing at power off is stopped.
Jointing machine model 110-01 used for industrial work in intensive conditions, allows for one drill to remove up to 3 mm of wood from the surface. The working plate is made of metal, and a carbide material was chosen for the knife blades.
Knives are subject to repeated sharpening, which saves on their replacement. The machine is designed to be fixed in the position with the knives on top.
Electric Makita jointer
The 1911B tool is very popular and in demand among wooden craftsmen, which is characterized by medium power and allows you to perform a wide range of different accuracy.
Increased planing depth 3 mm is smoothly regulated to the necessary indicators and allows to carry out high-quality grouting with high productivity. The model is equipped with a dust collector and protection against inclusion.
Model kp 312 s is used for accurate and high-quality finishing on large surfaces. Manufacturers produce jointers with an engine speed of up to 12 thousand. per minute, while the power consumption is 2200 W, which allows you to use the tool for professional processing of large volumes.
The material for the knives is hard steel, connection to the vacuum cleaner for dust collection is provided. Smooth adjustment of depth of cutting of wood allows to carry out sampling to 3,2 mm. The device is equipped with the mechanism of shutdown at an overheat. The weight of the joint 18,5 kg
Option jointer with markings 1806 b Used for large areas, since the width of the processing band is 17 div. The maximum depth of cut in 2 mm allows you to accurately fit the connecting parts and make a thorough finish.
It can be used for work in not fixed form or with fixing in stationary position. Relatively low power 1200 W and average speed 1500 revolutions makes the device economical to use. Weigh the jointer 9 kg.
A wooden suitcase is included, than with the ability to rotate, template to facilitate the installation of the knife, holder for sharpening, parallel guides, there is a dust removal system.
Jointing machine Caliber RE-710
Used by home craftsmen to equip the house and plot. Allows to carry out careful final processing. Parallel stops promote high-quality grouting. Easy tool (3,4 kg), which allows you to transport it to different places.
Stepwise adjustment of depth of a cut and blocking of inclusion is provided, make jointers safe and reliable. Durable housing makes the device resistant to mechanical damage, and high speed increases its performance.
The jointer is equipped with the mechanism for fast change of a knife from stainless steel, which allows to prolong service life. Built-in dust removal system cleans the workplace and allows people with allergic reactions to air pollutants to work with the tool.
At high speeds (16500 per minute) power consumption is total 710 W. Powered by network 220 v, planing width 82 mm, and depth to 3 mm. The sizes of a jointer are 32х16х18 see.
Electric Corvette jointer 100
It belongs to the type of machines and is used for finishing grouting of various types of wood. Smooth adjustment of guides serves for performance of chamfers, edges, bevels. The design provides two knives, mounted on the shaft.
The engine rotates at a speed of 8 thousand. to 16 thousand. revolutions, adjustable as needed. Instrument, installed in a stationary position with the upper location of the knives, allows grouting of the lower side of the part.
The weight of this model is 13,5 kg, there are stationary options with markings 101, 106, 104, which are much harder (to 140 kg).
Reysmus joint JPT-410 JET
Stationary professional machine, very functional, is equipped with a successful design of fast adjustment of a table for change of a mode of grouting on a possibility of reysmusovy work.
The table is made of cast iron and with a parallel stop, returns to 45?, allows you to grind the part on both sides.
The price of electric jointer models varies from 7 thousand. to 25 thousand. rubles, depending on the functionality, power, number of revolutions and design features.
Adjustment of knives of a jointer
The tool is usually equipped with double-sided knives, but sometimes the manufacturer installs spiral blades, to increase functionality. The material for the manufacture is hardened steel, solid metals and tungsten.
There are knives, which after wear are subject to replacement, some options allow you to sharpen them and reuse.
The adjustment step is selected at the time of purchase and is determined by the category of finishing work, which should be carried out. Some models provide a transition on the stairs, others allow you to adjust the depth smoothly, from 0,1 to 3,5 mm.
Before the beginning of responsible final processing check quality of a cut on a test sample. Various notches, uneven slices, oblique surfaces indicate improper installation and adjustment of knives. The best in this case is to go to a specialized workshop, but sometimes you can adjust the settings of the knives yourself.
For this purpose by means of a key-hexagon weaken fastening of knives on a drum and expose them in the necessary plane and on the necessary depth.. This is not always the first time, a caliper and a ruler should be used for accurate installation.
At the end of alignment tighten all mounting bolts and check, that knives at work did not touch on the body of a jointer.
Safety rules for electric joints
To ensure that the power tool does not cause minor or serious injury, standard safety requirements must be met:
- Before you start machining the part, you should give the jointer time to gain the required number of revolutions and only then make a collision of the tool with a wooden surface.
- If you need to set aside the jointer while working to the side, it is put aside.
- Monitor the integrity of electrical wires, the insulation must not have twists and bends, all parts of the device, conducting current, carefully insulated.
- Before the beginning of planing to fix the processed detail so, so that it does not have even a small backlash. Careful mounting not only affects the quality of workmanship, but also allows you to grind the surface with maximum safety for the master or people standing nearby.
All operations to adjust the depth of the knives, reviews of their working edge, reorganization of operating modes is carried out only when the power supply is disconnected, to prevent electric shock.
Many craftsmen in their home workshops create beautiful wooden products, using an electric planer will help to do this effortlessly, easy and useful for business.