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Is there a spiral cutterhead upgrade for the G0490W?
Yes. The T27449 Spiral Cutterhead will fit the G0490W.
What type of cutterhead does the G0490W have?
The G0490W comes with a 4-knife straight cutterhead using HSS, single-sided knives.
- Knife Length: 8-1/16"
- Knife Thickness: 1/8"
- Knife Adjustment: Jack screws
What is the maximum cutting width and depth?
- Maximum Cutting Width: 8"
- Maximum Depth of Cut: 1/8" per pass
- Maximum Rabbeting Depth: 1/2"
What are the electrical requirements for the G0490W?
- Power Requirement: 240V, single-phase, 60 Hz
- Full-Load Current: 12A
- Minimum Circuit Size: 20A
- Power Cord: 6 ft, 12 AWG with 6-20 plug included
What type of motor does the G0490W have?
The jointer is powered by a 3 HP TEFC capacitor-start induction motor running at 3450 RPM.
7. How fast does the cutterhead spin?
The cutterhead speed is 5350 RPM, producing 21,400 cuts per minute for a smooth finish.
What are the minimum workpiece dimensions?
- Minimum Length: 8"
- Minimum Thickness: 1/2"
What type of fence does the G0490W use?
The jointer includes a cast iron fence measuring 36" long × 5" high, with positive stops at 45°, 90°, and 135°.
What size dust port does the G0490W have?
The G0490W includes a 4-inch dust port for efficient dust collection.
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Key Specifications
- Jointer Size: 8"
- Cutterhead Type: 4-knife straight cutterhead
- Cutterhead Speed: 5350 RPM
- Cuts Per Minute: 21,400
- Table Length: 76-1/2"
- Fence Size: 36" L × 5" H
- Dust Port: 4"
- Motor: 3 HP, 240V, 12A