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JET Planers

JET planers give you accurate thicknessing and clean surface finish across a range of widths and cutterhead options.

Choose your JET Planer

We also carry JET Planer Accessories to keep your planer cutting sharp and accurate.

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    JET JET 13" JWP-13BT Planer - Helical Head
    $ 1,148.72
    $ 934.99

    JET 13 inch JWP-13BT Planer – Helical Head Are you dealing with tearout, inconsistent finishes, or noisy planers slowing down your workflow? Wha...

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    JET JET 15" JWP-15B Planer - Straight Knives
    $ 3,405.59
    $ 2,771.00

    JET JWP-15B 15" Straight Knife Planer Are you looking for a planer that can handle wide stock with consistent thickness and dependable performance...

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    JET JET 15" JWP-15BHH Planer - Helical Head
    $ 4,594.80
    $ 3,739.00

    JET JWP-15BHH 15" Helical Head Planer Are you looking for a planer that delivers smoother finishes with less noise and reduced tear-out? What if y...

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    JET JET 20" JWP-208-1 Planer - Straight Knives
    $ 5,270.53
    $ 4,289.00

    JET JWP-208-1 20" Straight Knife Planer Are you looking for a heavy-duty planer that can handle wide stock with consistent thickness? ...

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    JET JET 20" JWP-208HH-BLK Black Planer - Helical Head
    $ 7,027.45
    $ 5,699.00

    JET JWP-208HH-BLK 20" Helical Head Planer Are you looking for a heavy-duty planer that delivers ultra-smooth finishes on wide stock? What if your ...

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Which JET Planer Is Right for You?

Finding the right JET planer comes down to cutting width, cutterhead type, and the volume of work you run through it.

Use the guide below to match each model to your shop.

JET 13" JWP-13BT Planer - Helical Head

  • 13" cutting width
  • Helical cutterhead
  • Benchtop design

Best compact option for small shops wanting helical head finish quality without a full-size footprint.

JET 15" JWP-15B Planer - Straight Knives

  • 15" cutting width
  • Straight knife cutterhead
  • PASS snipe reduction

Best 15 inch entry for accurate thicknessing on wide stock with reliable snipe control.


JET 15" JWP-15BHH Planer - Helical Head

  • 15" cutting width
  • Helical cutterhead
  • PASS snipe reduction

Best helical head upgrade for cleaner cuts and reduced tearout on hardwoods and figured grain.

JET 20" JWP-208-1 Planer - Straight Knives

  • 20" cutting width
  • Straight knife cutterhead
  • PASS snipe reduction

Best full-width straight knife option for shops running wide hardwood stock through heavy production thicknessing.

JET 20" JWP-208HH-BLK Black Planer - Helical Head

  • 20" cutting width
  • Helical cutterhead
  • PASS snipe reduction

Best wide-capacity planer for shops that need tearout-free finish on wide hardwood boards and figured stock.


JET Planers FAQs

What is the difference between a straight knife and helical head planer?

Straight knife planers use long blades that span the full cutting width. Helical head planers use rows of small carbide inserts set at an angle. The helical head leaves a smoother finish, reduces tearout on difficult grain, and runs quieter. Inserts can be rotated to a fresh edge when one side dulls.

What replacement knives and inserts are available for JET planers?

JET offers replacement inserts and knife sets for each planer model. The JET Planer Accessories collection includes inserts for the JET 13" JWP-13BT, JET 15" JWP-15B, and JET 20" JWP-208-1 models.

Which JET planer is best for a small shop?

The JET 13" JWP-13BT Planer - Helical Head is the best fit for a small shop. It is a compact benchtop unit with a helical cutterhead that delivers smooth, consistent results without taking up full-size floor space.

What does the PASS system do on JET planers?

PASS stands for Parallelogram Anti-Snipe System. It reduces the dip at the start and end of a board — known as snipe — by keeping the workpiece level as it enters and exits the cutterhead. This gives you more usable board length and less waste.