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1. What is the difference between G0609 and G9860ZX?
The G0609 has a straight-knife cutterhead, while the G0609X features a spiral cutterhead with indexable carbide inserts. Aside from this difference, the two models are identical.
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2. What is the difference between G0609X and G9860ZX?
The G9860ZX is our top-of-the-line Extreme Series 12" jointer, made in Taiwan under strict quality-control standards for premium fit-and-finish, smooth functionality, and industrial-grade durability.
Key differences include:
- Increased cutterhead speed
- Heavy-duty cast iron base
- Heat-treated and stress-relieved infeed and outfeed tables
- Poly-V belt drive for smoother, quieter power transfer
Both models feature a padlock-compatible magnetic switch for safety.
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3. What type of cutterhead does this jointer have?
This jointer uses a spiral cutterhead with 60 indexable carbide inserts arranged in 4 rows for superior cutting performance and reduced tear-out.
4. What is the maximum cutting width and depth?
- Maximum Cutting Width: 12"
- Maximum Depth of Cut: 1/8" per pass
5. What is the maximum rabbeting depth?
The jointer can cut rabbets up to 3/4" deep.
6. What are the electrical requirements?
- Power Requirement: 230V, single-phase, 60 Hz
- Full-Load Current: 15A
- Minimum Circuit Size: 20A
- Power Cord: 7 ft, 12 AWG (plug not included; recommended plug type: 6-20)
7. What type of motor does it have?
The jointer is powered by a 3 HP TEFC capacitor-start induction motor running at 3450 RPM.
8. How fast does the cutterhead spin?
The cutterhead speed is 4,300 RPM, producing 19,800 cuts per minute for a smooth finish.
9. What are the minimum workpiece dimensions?
- Minimum Length: 14"
- Minimum Thickness: 1/2"
10. What type of fence does this jointer use?
The jointer includes a cast iron fence measuring 46-3/4" long × 5-3/8" high, with positive stops at 45°, 90°, and 135° for bevel and chamfer cuts.
11. What size dust port does it have?
The jointer includes a 5-inch dust port for efficient dust collection.
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Key Specifications
- Jointer Size: 12"
- Cutterhead Type: Spiral with 60 indexable carbide inserts
- Cutterhead Speed: 4,300 RPM
- Cuts Per Minute: 19,800
- Table Size: 83-1/2" L × 12-3/4" W
- Fence Size: 46-3/4" L × 5-3/8" H
- Dust Port: 5"
- Motor: 3 HP, 230V, 15A