Porter Cable Benchtop Jointer Review

PC160JT Bench Jointer from Porter cable. Quick Review.

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[NicknamedSin]

Straight to the point, covered pros & cons, clear and easy to understand. Nicely done.

[FearsomeWarrior]

This makes me love my old Delta 4 inch even more. It's cast iron and has a fantastic and fun fence move and pivot wrench that moves from one nut to another inner nut. The whole fence is mounted on the far right and still has no deflection at the other end.

[glycerine]

Thank you for this very nice review. As an aspiring woodworker, I have limited space and budget to setup the shop and it looks like this jointer will suit my need. Your review convinced me to get it. Thank you!

[trackrat]

As of today (8/18/23) Menards has these for $99 after rebate.

[timtoggs]

I have the same jointer and it definitely does the trick for a low price point/small shop/beginner woodworker. I did have some issues at first running some maple hardwood through without knowing exactly what I was doing. I had some pieces get stuck in the blades and when I went to remove the blades to take out the chips, I ended up stripping the screws. My advice, if you need to replace the blades, be careful with those screws and take your time. Nice review, thanks Tommy!

[clutions]

I have the older Delta version of this. Exact same jointer just different name plates. Use mine for short boards 12 to 24 inches. Works just fine. I also have a larger 6" floor jointer with a 46" bed for larger material. The only con I could come up with is making the infeed and outfeed coplaner. Being cast aluminium they have a tendency to warp if not tightened exactly.

[stormbytes]

Great presentation of the Porter Cable jointer. Will buy this on your recommendation.

[MichaelRedford]

I bought this today for $100. Well see how it does

[davidcarter]

5 years later it’s $99 at Menards right now after rebate.

[jblack]

I purchased one for 94 USD a few months ago on a super discount special, sits new in the box even now, couldn't resist at that price. I only hope the variable speed doesn't go to crap when I use it. It looks just like the POS craftsman model.

[paskellsr]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. Did you mount your jointer to a bench? If not, does it tend to move when being used? It seem too light for what is expected of it.

[christianpratt]

Did you ever make the infeed and outfeed extensions for this machine? If so do you have a video?

[msms-rlzf]

Do you have a shop build using a hand planer?? Would be a nice companion for an all in one. Thanks for any info. Keep 'em coming!

[scottgloster]

Would you happen to know how to fix the table when it's not perfectly level when you co plane it. There is a considerable gap on either side of the table when you put a level on it

[privatebubba]

Most folks don't press against the top of the fence when pushing a piece of wood through and the bottom looks adequately stiff to maintain 90 deg when cutting wood.

[beverlygolden]

Good video and well done, but I don’t know where you could buy that for 270.00 now in 2020
Trying to decide between this one, craftsman which I think is same machine and the shop fox which seems quite a bit heavier

[DaCake]

So pretty much you would agree that this is the best jointer for the price? Im starting out and looking for something small and not outrageously expensive. Thanks.

[alexandrosmakridakis]

Did you ever make those extension infeed and outfeed tables? Would love an update.

[benbencom]

These benchtop jointers are all made in the same factory in China somewhere. Cutech will sell you pretty much that exact same jointer with a spiral (not helix) cutterhead.

[thersd]

Perfect video!! Looking to get one since I have access to essentially unlimited pallets.