{"product_id":"rikon-25-212h","title":"RIKON 12” Planer\/Jointer w\/ Helical Cutter Head - 25-212H","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRIKON 12” Planer\/Jointer w\/ Helical Cutter Head - 25-212H\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12” PLANER\/JOINTER 25-212H is equipped with a large 12” cutter head and powerful 3HP motor that make quick work in milling the hardest, or widest\u003cbr\u003erough-sawn lumber. A favorite of production shops, the jointer and planer tables are made of heavy, cast iron and machined smooth for efficient movement through the cutters. Unique, one-piece jointer tables easily lift up and out of the way for planer use, or to work on the cutter head. The 25-212H has a 2-row, helical cutter head with 34 four-sided, carbide insert cutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productFeatures\"\u003eHelical Cutter Head with 34 Four-sided Carbide Inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productFeatures\"\u003eLarge 43-1\/4” x 6” Fence Tilts 90° to 135°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productFeatures\"\u003eFull Jointer Table Size 12” x 55-3\/4”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productFeatures\"\u003ePlaner Depth Scale w\/Digital Readout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"productFeatures\"\u003eIncludes Outfeed Planer Table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xbddxu\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eProfessional 2\" × 72\" Belt System\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eRIKON 50-272 Belt Knife Sharpener\u003c\/strong\u003e uses the industry-standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"165\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e2″ × 72″ abrasive belts\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving users access to a wide range of grits for knife making, sharpening, grinding, and finishing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pr57xb\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"343\"\u003ePowerful Motor for Heavy Work\u003c\/strong\u003e – Equipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"415\"\u003ehigh-performance motor (approx. 1 HP, ~1,720 RPM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this machine provides consistent power for shaping blades, grinding metal, and sharpening tools. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x2u3u6\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eHighly Versatile Workshop Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"673\"\u003esanding, grinding, shaping, sharpening, buffing, and polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for knife makers, metalworkers, and serious DIY workshops. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wn8nb\" data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eAdjustable Belt Arm for Multiple Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e – The belt arm can \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"925\"\u003erotate and be positioned from horizontal to vertical angles\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing users to work on the platen, contact wheel, or slack belt for different finishing techniques. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w9dfg9\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003ePrecision Tool Rest \u0026amp; 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