Powermatic PJ1696 16-Inch Parallelogram Jointer
Are you struggling to joint wide, heavy boards while maintaining a smooth finish and consistent accuracy?
What if your jointer handled large stock with ease while delivering cleaner cuts and reduced noise?
Meet the Powermatic PJ1696, a 16-inch parallelogram jointer built for high-capacity jointing in demanding shop environments.
With the 96-inch cast iron table, 7.5 HP motor, and helical cutterhead, it delivers stable power and consistent cutting performance.
When your jointer runs smoothly across wide material, your workflow becomes faster and your finished surfaces require less correction.
Powermatic PJ1696 for High-Capacity Jointing and Industrial Performance
Parallelogram Table System for Precision Alignment
The parallelogram design keeps the tables aligned with the cutterhead while allowing quick, accurate depth-of-cut adjustments. This ensures long-term accuracy even in continuous-duty environments.
96-Inch Cast Iron Bed for Large Workpieces
The extended precision-ground cast iron tables provide maximum support for long and heavy boards, improving stability and jointing accuracy across the full 16-inch capacity.
Helical Cutterhead for Smoother, Quieter Cuts
The helical cutterhead features 58 two-sided carbide inserts arranged in staggered rows, reducing tear-out, lowering noise, and extending cutting edge life compared to straight knives.
Rack-and-Pinion Fence for Repeatable Setups
The center-mounted cast iron fence adjusts smoothly using a rack-and-pinion system and includes preset stops at 45° and 90° for consistent, repeatable jointing angles.
ArmorGlide Option for Improved Material Handling
ArmorGlide models add a low-friction, rust-resistant table surface that improves stock movement and reduces maintenance, especially in high-use or humid shop conditions.
What’s Included
What’s Included? Powermatic PJ1696
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Powermatic PJ1696 Jointer – 16-inch parallelogram jointer with 96-inch table
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Helical Cutterhead – 58 carbide insert cutterhead (installed)
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Fence System – Rack-and-pinion adjustable fence with preset stops
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User Manual – Setup and operation guide
Specs
Powermatic PJ1696 Specifications
Base Machine (All Configurations)
- Cutting Capacity Width: 16 in.
- Maximum Rabbeting Depth: 3/4 in.
- Table Size: 16 in. x 96 in.
- Table Height: 37-1/2 in.
- Fence Size: 47-1/4 in. x 5-1/4 in.
- Cutterhead Diameter: 4 in.
- Cutterhead Speed: 5200 RPM
- Number of Inserts: 58 two-sided carbide inserts
- Dust Port Diameter: 6 in.
- Motor Power: 7.5 HP
- Voltage Options: 230/460V Three Phase
- Gross Weight: 1400 lbs
- Net Weight: 1280 lbs
- Warranty: 5 Year
- Prop 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Choose Your Table Surface
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Standard Cast Iron (PJ1696) – Durable, rigid table for heavy-duty jointing
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ArmorGlide Models (PJ1696T) – Low-friction, rust-resistant coating for smoother stock movement and reduced maintenance
Choose Your Power Configuration
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230/460V Three Phase (Standard) – Designed for professional and industrial shop environments
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460V Three Phase (ArmorGlide Option) – Optimized for continuous-duty industrial applications
