Are there any 110V 8 inch jointers?

[Jaze Derr]

I've looked at all the usual suspects, and I can't find a 8 inch jointer that runs on 110/120 volts.

I'm renting, so I can't install the 230v everything seems to require.

Wondering if anyone has a hidden gem for me?

[Steve Demuth]

I doubt it would do you any good looking if you do find one. An 8" jointer pretty much needs a 2or 3HP motor, and at 110V that'll draw more current than any standard low voltage circuit is rated for. The absolute biggest motor you can run on normal household wiring at 110V is 1.5 HP, and even that would require a dedicated 20 amp circuit. A 1HP 8" jointer on the other hand would be seriously under powered.

Your house is already wired for 220V, by the way. If your shop is near the service entry, you might be able to convince the owner to let you have an outlet wired right next to the service entry. Or, if it's near a utility room wired for a drier, there will already be service there.

[Geoff Crimmins]

A vintage Delta or Powermatic 8" jointer would likely have a 110v motor. Off the top of my head I don't know the Delta model number, but the Powermatic would be a Pm 60, which is a great jointer.

--Geoff

[Randy Henry]

My Delta DJ-20 was 220v. Inside the motor cover plate where the connections are at, there was a simple diagram to convert it to a 110v. No noticeable loss of power, and it's not like I use it everyday, so the power consumption increase? Who cares..

[Randall J Cox]

I have a Powermatic 60 8" jointer, Leeson 1.5HP motor 120v that pulls 17 amps per the data plate on the motor. It's not underpowered that I can tell and has jointed everything I have thrown at it with ease over the past years. I do have it on a 20 amp circuit. Randy

[Mark Wooden]

+1 on older jointers. Delta 37-315, Powermatic 60, Boice Crane, Yates all had models with dual voltage motors between 1-2hp. My Delta/ Millwaukee/Crescent has a 120/240V 1 hp motor driving a four knife head- plenty of power and I face eight inch (and wider) hardwoods often. I do run it at 220.
If your needs will only be filled by an eight inch jointer, you may have to look at an older machine with straight knives to find one that will run at 110v. If you're looking to have a shelix style head you'll have to go with at least 1.5 hp, probably 2hp and then you'll need a pretty hefty dedicated circuit to run it

[Dan Friedrichs]

Plenty of people have 13" lunchbox planers running on 120V/15A circuits, not sure why an 8" jointer would need more power than that...

[Rod Sheridan]

Sure, my 8 inch General jointer was either 3/4 or 1 HP, and 120 volts.

Jointers don't need much power, they're hand fed machines with low feed rates, and limited depth of cuts. (Unless you're using it with a stock feeder).

Regards, Rod.

[Jaze Derr]

So it seems like I'm stuck with either a 6 in or my handplanes for a few more years yet.

Thanks for the input. You guys are awesome.

[Mark Wooden]

Don't give up yet. Have you tried contacting the dealers of machines you're considering to see if they're dual voltage, single phase? (And they have to look at the motor tag, not the catalog) Or looked into swapping out a motor? And like several of us said, there are a bunch of 8" jointers with 110/220v motors.

[Rick Lizek]

https://www.southern-tool.com/store/baileigh-wood-jointers.php
There are plenty out there. 1 to 2 hp is plenty. 3 hp is overkill. My 16" Oliver had 3 hp. In my 40 years of preparing and turning of woodworking machines I don't recall ever seeing an 8" inch three horse power Jointer. Lots of 110 V joiners out there

[Jaze Derr]

I suppose I should have specified that I was interested in new machines.

[Jaze Derr]

None of those machines at that link are 8 inch, 110V

[lowell holmes]

Check current Woodcraft add. They have one.

[Mark Wooden]

I was referring to checking the motor tags on new machines, I'm sure there are several supplied with dual voltage motors

[Jon Grider]

I have a Powermatic 60 clone, it's an 8" Woodtek longbed still available in 115 volt single phase from Woodworker's Supply. Mine is a 90's version made in Taiwan and I like it. Don't know how the Chinese version compares.

[lowell holmes]

I have changed the voltage on several motors to satisfy my needs. It is about a 10 minute operation.

[Jaze Derr]

YES! You are my new favorite person, thank you