Powermatic 54 6-Inch Jointer
Are you struggling with inconsistent cuts or frequent knife adjustments during jointing?
What if your jointer could deliver smooth, accurate results with minimal setup?
Meet the Powermatic 54, a 6-inch jointer with two cutterhead options to suit your shop needs.
With the 54’s 66-inch dovetail-mounted tables, extra-long 38-inch tilting fence, and quick-adjust infeed lever, you can work efficiently and accurately on long stock.
When you use it, your edges are clean, your setup is fast, and your workflow is more productive.
Powermatic 54 for Precision Edge Jointing
Cutterhead Options Deliver Desired Finish
Choose the 54A with three high-speed steel quick-set knives for rapid knife alignment, or the 54HH helical cutterhead with 40 four-sided carbide inserts for a quieter, smoother finish with minimal tear-out.
66-Inch Dovetail-Mounted Tables Provide Material Support
Oversized infeed and outfeed tables maintain alignment and support longer workpieces. A built-in rabbeting ledge allows cuts up to 1/2 inch deep without extra tools.
Extra-Long Tilting Fence Ensures Accurate Bevels
The 38-inch fence tilts left or right with positive stops at 90° and 45°. Center-mounted controls make adjustments simple without reaching across the table.
Safe and Convenient Operation
Lockable push-button power switch prevents accidental start-up. Fine/quick-adjust infeed lever allows precise depth-of-cut control with minimal setup, enhancing shop safety and workflow efficiency.








What’s Included
What’s Included? Powermatic 54
- Powermatic 54 Jointer – Compact 6-inch jointer with dovetail-mounted tables
- Cutterhead – Choose your option: 54A Quick-Set Knives or 54HH Helical Cutterhead
- Fence – 38-inch tilting fence with positive stops
- Infeed/Outfeed Tables – 66-inch combined length for extended material support
- User Manual – Setup, operation, and safety instructions
Specs
Powermatic 54 Specifications
Base Machine (All Configurations)
- Cutting Capacity Width: 6 in.
- Table Height: 31-1/2 in.
- Table Length (Combined Infeed/Outfeed): 66 in.
- Fence Size: 38 in. x 4 in.
- Dust Port: 4 in. diameter
- Input Power: 115/230V Single Phase
- Motor HP: 1
- Gross Weight: 328–336 lbs
- Net Weight: 317–328 lbs
- Prewired Voltage: 115V
- Warranty: 5 Year
- Prop 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Choose Your Cutterhead
- 54A Quick-Set Knives – 3 high-speed steel knives that auto-align for fast setup and traditional straight cuts
- 54HH Helical Cutterhead – 40 four-sided carbide inserts for smooth, quiet cutting with reduced tear-out