Product Description

Brand Powermatic Cuts Per Minute 21000 Cutterhead Speed (RPM) 7000 Cutting Capacity (W x D/in.) 8 x 1/2 Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 800 Dust Port Diameter (OD/in.) 4 Fence Positive Stops (deg.) 45 L, 90 , 45 R Fence Size (L x H/in.) 38 x 4-1/2 Fence Tilts (deg.) 45 L, 45 R Height 38 inch Infeed Table Length (in.) 35-1/4 Length 73 inch Model Number 60B Motor HP 2HP Motor Phase 1Ph Motor Voltage 230V Net Weight 482 pound Number of Knives (Helical/Standard) 3 standard Outfeed Table Length (in.) 35-1/2 Overall Dimensions 73 x 26 x 38 Part Number 1610077K Prewired n.a. Rabbeting Capacity (in.) 1/2 Ship Weight 510 pound Standard Knife Size (L x W x T/in.) 8 x 5/8 x 1/8 Table Height (in.) 32 Table Size (L x W/in.) 73 x 8-1/2 Width 26 inch

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92111 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Powermatic
• Model: 1610077K

Features

• 2 hp motor fast and smooth joining applications
• Cast Iron fence and bed smooth feeds and precision joining
• 3-knive cutterhead for optimal performance
• Fine/Quick Infeed adjustment for controlled cuts
• Completely enclosed drive and motor for longer machine life and less maintenance

Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring one of the longest beds available on the market, the Powermatic 60B Eight-Inch Jointer provides plenty of work piece support. This jointer is designed to make the smoothest cuts, even in hard materials like rough oak or maple. Also, it boasts sturdy, stable cast-iron and steel construction for optimum durability and vibration-free performance.

The 60B Eight-Inch Jointer At a Glance: Features high-speed, heat-treated M-2 steel knives for clean cuts Non-slip v-belt drive and 2.0-hp motor for maximum performance Drive, motor, and switch completely enclosed in sheet metal stand Heavy-duty cast-iron construction for optimum durability Swiveling fence with positive stops at 45 degrees left and right

This jointer features 3 high-speed, heat-treated M-2 steel knives. View larger.

The fine/quick adjustment lever makes precision cuts easy. View larger.

Extra Length for Longer Boards
To accommodate especially long boards and provide plenty of space to work, the Powermatic 60B includes 73-inch-long adjustable in-feed and out-feed tables mounted on dovetailed ways for extra stability.

Powerful, Precise Cutting
A controlled chip cutter-head--a Powermatic exclusive with three high-speed, heat-treated M-2 steel knives--spins at 7,000 RPM, makes 21,000 cuts per minute, and reduces the chance of kickback.

Additionally, an extra long rest on the in-feed table is ideal for rabbeting.

When absolute precision is necessary, there's a fine/quick adjustment lever on the in-feed table.

Robust Two-Horsepower Motor and Non-Slip V-Belt Drive
The Powermatic 60B owes its robust performance to a two-horsepower, one-Ph, 230-volt motor and a non-slip v-belt drive for dependable operation.

For protection and longer life, the drive, motor, and switch are all completely enclosed in the sheet metal stand. A dust collection adaptor with four-inch port helps to control the amount of dirt and debris in the shop.

Center-Mounted Fence
The center mounted swiveling fence offers positive stops at 45 degrees left and right, and a plunger-type lock at 90 degrees. At the same time, a positive hold-down clamp prevents the fence from slipping.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The Powermatic 60B measures 26 x 38 x 73 inches (W x H x D), weighs 482 pounds, and is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
One 60B Jointer; one jointer stand with motor; one door; one dust chute; one table and fence assembly; one drive belt; one belt guard; one cutter-head guard; two push pads; one hardware bag; one knife setting gauge; manual; and warranty card.

The center-mounted swiveling fence features positive stops for quick and precise adjustments.

From the Manufacturer
Powermatic's 8-inch Jointer Features a controlled chip cutterhead and adjustable infeed and outfeed tables mounted on dovetailed ways. The infeed table has an extra long extension rest for rabbeting, along with a fine/quick adjustment lever for controlled cuts. A center mounted "swiveling" fence with positive stops at 45 degrees right and left along with a plunger lock at 90 degrees offer enough versatility for any joining application. A completely enclosed drive and motor means longer machine life and less maintenance. A non-slip V-belt drive feeds the material smoothly along a 72-inch long sheet metal bed. The Powermatic 60B also Features a positive fence hold-down clamp, three high-speed, heat-treated M-2 steel knives, and positive fence stops. Your purchase includes the motor; a set of 3 high-speed heat-treated steel knives, a dust collection adaptor, and a cutterhead guard.

FEATURES

• 2 HP Motor, 1 Phase for fast, smooth joining applications
• Cast Iron fence and bed smooth feeds and precision joining
• 3-knife cuttterhead for optimal performance
• Fine/Quick Infeed adjustment for precision cuts
• Completely enclosed drive and motor for longer machine life and less maintenance

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cutting Capacity (WxD): 8 x 1/2 in.
• Cutterhead Speed: 7,000 rpm
• Number of Knives: 3
• Rabbeting Capacity: 1/2 in.
• Table Surface (WxL): 8-1/2 x 72 in.
• Fence (HxL): 4 x 36 in.
• Blade Size (LxWxT): 8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.
• Fence Tilts: 45 degrees L, 45 degrees R
• Positive Stops: -45 degrees, 90 degrees, 45 degrees
• Motor (TEFC): 2 HP, 3 Ph, 460V or
• 2 HP, 1 Ph, 230V or
• 2 HP, 3 Ph, 208/230V
• Shipping Weight (lbs): 287

Customer Reviews

Good performance after some work
I ordered and received my new Powermatic 60B jointer after comparing various models. I selected the Powermatic 60B based on price, features and Powermatic's reputation for quality.
The jointer I received was shipped in two packages, the first contained the base and motor, while the second contained the jointer bed, fence and cutterhead. The outer packaging used for the jointer bed consists of very thin plywood which was crushed in several places and in very bad shape overall. Fortunately there did not seem to be any obvious damage to the unit, however I believe this packaging is inadequate for its 300 lb contents.
Setup of the jointer was fairly straightforward however after squaring the fence to the infeed table, and checking against the outfeed table it was apparent that the infeed and outfeed tables were not coplanar. This was remedied by shimming the outfeed table and resetting all the knives such that they were parallel to the newly shimmed outfeed table. This took several hours and I was somewhat disappointed at having to do this with a new Powermatic jointer. The only upside is that I now have a better understanding of how to adjust the jointer bed and the knives.
After completing the setup and recalibration, I ran some test cuts and I am generally pleased with the results. The cuts are very smooth and accurate. The motor seems sufficiently powerful and reasonably smooth. The bed and fence seem very solid.
I did not have access to a jointer previously, so the new jointer is a great addition to the shop. I think the performance of the machine is good, however I believe there are some quality control issues that need to be resolved.

Just to clear up some confusion
I have been researching buying a Powermatic jointer for quite some time. I was confused after reading the description. Further confusion set in when the Powermatic.com site listed the 60A and nothing on the 60B.
In the manufacturers description area here on the Amazon page, it states sheet metal beds. The only thing that is sheet metal is the stand, not the bed. The bed is cast iron.
I was concerned because the previous models, number 60, and 60A were made in USA and cost approx eighteen hundred dollars. This new one is made in Taiwan and a little more than half of that price. I talked to Powermatic about it, and they insisted that they are still being made to Powermatic specifications.
Another point is that the shipping weight is listed at 435 pounds, yet in the manufacturers description on this page, and on the Powermatic site, they list it at 280 pounds. That is correct for the bed, except that they do not include the stand, shippped in a separate box, which houses the motor, and is another 113 pounds. Add some more weight for crating, and there you have the 435.
At first I was a little hesitant at the Taiwan manufacturing, but I just received the Powermatic 719A chisel Mortiser which is made in Taiwan, and it really is built to Powermatic specs. I just received the Powermatic 66 5HP table saw, and that one is made in the USA. What a machine.
Doing woodwork for a living really brings out the limitations of your equipment. When you are the occasional weekend warrior, you have the time to make up for that. When time is of the essence, the Gold Standard is the way to go.
For example; I had a Sears professional 6 inch jointer and it spun at 15,000 knife cuts per minute instead of 21,000 like this Pmatic. (5000 RPMs with 3 cutters instead of 7000RPMs with 3 cutters.)
With the Craftsman, I had to super slow feed the work, in order to get a smooth surface. If I ran it through too quickly it created mini bumps. Additionally it would not take as much material off in a single pass.
Even more important, it only had a 44 inch long bed instead of the 72 inch on the 60B. I made some doors out of oak that were 93 inches tall and 1 3/8 inches thick. When jointing the edges of the upright stile pieces, toward the end of the run, I had to keep the jointer from tipping with my waist, while I was pushing the last two feet of work through.
Also, a board with an edge cup would not have enough bed surface area to do the job. The cupped ends would hang out over the ends. I would make multiple passes at a thin setting to get the ends closer, then try to make a complete pass. Then I was dealing with partial pass unevenness part way into the board. Once again, not what you want to be playing with when time is of the essence. For smaller stock items, it more than suffices.
I had submitted the product manual here at Amazon, and figure it will be posted after their review in a day or two. I could only find the manual for the 60A at the Powermatic site.
Once I get mine and get a chance to set it up, and spec it out I will come back and update my review. Meanwhile my nose is pressed against the glass waiting for the new arrival of the 60B jointer.
If you think Powermatic equipment is a bit pricey, pick up a couple of woodworking jobs. Quality hand-made work is in high demand and people are willing to pay enough for it when it is well done. At least enough to justify the cost. Powermatic really is the Gold Standard. I know a lot of this information seems like it is obvious, but if you read the available information without it, it's good to have some info to clear up the confusion. Hope this helps.

Not up to Powermatic's normal quality standards
I got a Powermatic 60B this spring when it first became available. Having formerly owned a 54A, which is a splended machine, I was excited to check out what I hoped would be the same thing in a larger size. This did not turn out to be the case.

I had several minor problems and one biggie. The minor problems included a bracket that interfered with raising the infeed table to full height (I cut off a bit with a Dremel tool), and the infeed table stop assembly on the back, which was not centered and so did not allow full range of motion (I added a few washers to provide adequate clearance).

The big problem is one I can't fix, and apparently Powermatic can't either. I got out "The Judge," my 36-inch Starrett straight edge, to check flatness of the tables. Both infeed and outfeed tables were badly dished. My original jointer and two replacement units all showed unacceptable dishing in the tables, ranging from .008" to .012" measured on the diagonal across the full length of the tables. Powermatic's stated tolerance is .005".

I expect my jointer tables to be the flattest surfaces in my shop. I could not justify paying the Powermatic premium and winding up with a unit that far out of spec. To Powermatic's credit, they took back the unit and the two attempted replacements and tell me I'll get a full refund.