What are the electrical requirements for the G0495X jointer?
The G0495X requires 230V, single-phase, 60 Hz power. It has a full-load current rating of 12A, and the recommended minimum circuit size is 20A. It comes with a 6-foot, 14 AWG power cord and a NEMA 6-20 plug, making it ready for shop installation.
What type of motor powers the G0495X?
This jointer is equipped with a 3 HP TEFC capacitor-start induction motor, running at 3450 RPM. It uses a V-belt drive system for smooth and quiet power transfer, and features shielded, permanently lubricated bearings for long-term reliability.
What is the jointer size and cutting capacity?
- Jointer size: 8 inches
- Maximum width of cut: 8 inches
- Maximum depth of cut: 1/8 inch
- Maximum rabbeting depth: 1/2 inch
- Minimum workpiece length: 10 inches
- Minimum workpiece thickness: 1/2 inch
What kind of cutterhead does the G0495X use?
The G0495X features a helical cutterhead with:
- 4 rows of cutters
- 36 indexable carbide inserts
- Cutterhead speed: 7000 RPM
- Cuts per minute: 28,000
This design provides smoother cuts, quieter operation, and easier maintenance compared to straight-knife cutterheads.
What are the table and fence specifications?
- Table length: 83 inches
- Table width: 8 inches
- Table thickness: 3-5/16 inches
- Floor to table height: 31 inches
- Table adjustment: Handwheel
- Table movement: Parallelogram design for consistent depth across the table
- Fence length: 38 inches
- Fence height: 4-3/4 inches
- Fence stops: 45°, 90°, and 135°
What is the difference between the G0495X and the G0490X jointers?
The G0495X is part of our Extreme Series, offering premium features and build quality:
- Made in Taiwan under strict quality control
- Longer infeed and outfeed tables
- Higher cutterhead speed
- Digital readout (DRO) for infeed table height
Both models include:
- Padlock-compatible magnetic switch
- Poly-V belt drive system for smoother, quieter operation
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What size batteries does the digital readout (DRO) use?
The digital readout on the G0495X uses AAA batteries.
What safety and certification standards does the G0495X meet?
- ISO 9001 certified factory
- Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
- Magnetic switch with thermal overload protection for added safety
What is the warranty and setup time?
- Warranty: 1 year
- Approximate assembly and setup time: 45 minutes
- Serial number location: Machine ID label
What accessories and features are included?
- Pair of push blocks
- 4" dust port with built-in dust chute
- Heavy-duty center-mounted fence with rack and pinion adjustment
- Digital readout for infeed table height
- Precision-ground cast-iron tables
- Durable powder-coated finish
- Pedestal-mounted control panel with magnetic switch protection