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PORTER CABLE PC160JT Variable Speed 6 Jointer

Last Updated: May 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
135
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15
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Product Reliability
 16
two, stopped, quit, jointer, cut
+19%
-81%
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" ...  it's unnecessary, and it's possible that that's the electrical component that died.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it for a short time and it just quit.  ...  "
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" ...  Two weeks the girl said it would be ready.  ...  "
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" ...  The same day I unboxed it and gave it a try, it quit working.  ...  "
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" ...  So I guess I’m stuck with this non-working piece of junk.  ...  "
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" ...  I was using the planer for 2 hours and just stop working.  ...  "
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" ...  But the unit quit only a few minutes after first using it.  ...  "
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" ...  Did one cut and it stopped working.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 11
easy, use, setup, time, take
+100%
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" ...  Easy to set up and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up and use right from the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup, used several times, very accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble and it wasn’t as loud as I thought.  ...  "
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" ...  This jointer was very easy to set up, easy to use and so far it has run great.  ...  "
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" ...  I saw some comments about the fence that was not strong or easy to setup but I had no problem at all and everything got squared with no issue.  ...  "
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" ...  The sad thing is that the joiner worked great besides this and was easy to set up.  ...  "
Build Quality
 11
table, product, made, little, jointer
+55%
-45%
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" ...  from unboxing to minor assembly and fence adjustment of this jointer.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy and Great price, fast Shipping  ...  "
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" ...  Works flawlessly as long as the operator takes a few passes removing a little material at a time.  ...  "
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" ...  With a little bit of practice and adjustment, you can make one side of a piece of wood flat and square to the fence.  ...  "
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" ...  Has adjustable plates sturdy adjustable speeds  ...  "
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" ...  Opened up many more possibilities for projects when I accomplish good glue joints.  ...  "
Price
 9
money, model, well, top, jointer
+78%
-22%
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" ...  I'm impressed by the price, the power and the precision.  ...  "
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" ...  It's worth the money for doing small projects at home .  ...  "
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" ...  Good unit for the money  ...  "
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" ...  The price was right.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected, im glad I choose this brand and model for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price I think it serves it purpose well.  ...  "
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" ...  I make custom countertops and was relying on this to be in perfect condition for the price.  ...  "
Setup
 7
easy, fence, easy to set, use, took
+100%
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" ...  Easy setup, used several times, very accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  This jointer was very easy to set up, easy to use and so far it has run great.  ...  "
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" ...  The installation took less than 10 minutes and the first wood piece I used with the machine came in perfectly. ... I saw some comments about the fence that was not strong or easy to setup but I had no problem at all and everything got squared with no issue.  ...  "
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" ...  The sad thing is that the joiner worked great besides this and was easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  May have to spring for a helical blade setup.  ...  "
Hair
 7
working, stopped, one, head, fine
+29%
-71%
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" ...  After running about 10-15 boards through, the jointer stopped working in the middle of a cut.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked fine for 4 months, went to replace the blades and one of the bolts on the cutter head was either cross threaded or way over torqued .  ...  "
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" ...  Did one cut and it stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  Did one cut and it stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  I ran 1.5 two by fours through this and groves started forming in the bed on both sides of the blade head.  ...  "
Size
 7
work, table, portable, like, jointer
+86%
-14%
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" ...  If you are looking portable and short Jointer, this is what you need.  ...  "
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" ...  Portable, does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price and the size, I love it.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the convenience/portability of a benchtop jointer.  ...  "
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" ...  ideal for small pieces  ...  "
Overall performance
 5
variable, far, runs, performance
+60%
-40%
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" ...  Just a hobbyist, does the job well no problems as long as you take care of it.  ...  "
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" ...  The variable speed option is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  I've used it quite a bit and so far am very pleased with its performance.  ...  "
Returns
 5
returned, replacement, product, jointer
+20%
-80%
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" ...  Returned the item and I will be buying a different brand.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned the jointer for a refund and have ordered a replacement from another supplier.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned the jointer for a refund and have ordered a replacement from another supplier.  ...  "
Cables
 4
discontinued, one, fence, shop, product
+50%
-50%
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" ...  I would not recommend this joiner to anyone until Porter-Cable starts making better beds.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to take it to porter cable shop to have it looked at.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
worked
+50%
-50%
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" ...  If you buy one of these, I suggest you check the tables as soon as you open the box.  ...  "
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" ...  If you buy one of these, I suggest you check the tables as soon as you open the box.  ...  "
Cleaning
 4
clean, vacuum, jointer, fine, dust
+100%
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" ...  It has exceeded my expectations, cuts clean, relatively easy to fine tune the bed and fence.  ...  "
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" ...  Even with the shop vac hooked up to it I had a mess to clean up afterwards. ... In the future I will be wheeling it outside to prevent dust all over my garage.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great but dust collection could work a bit better easy to put together  ...  "
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" ...  However, once you get a vacuum connected, the dust collection is excellent.  ...  "
Fit
 4
way, one, mounted, head, either
+25%
-75%
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" ...  Not sure if it was the motor or the belt that went out but since it was one day old, I was not about to figure it out.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked fine for 4 months, went to replace the blades and one of the bolts on the cutter head was either cross threaded or way over torqued . ... either way it was impossible to bust loose, and now the head of the bolt is stripped out.  ...  "
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" ...  I noticed the grooves because the wood stopped sliding smoothly across the bed.  ...  "

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