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Powermatic 54HH
The Powermatic 54HH is Powermatic's 6in Jointer Helical 1HP 115/230V 1Ph 54HH, listed with a cutting width of 1/2" x 6" and a cutterhead of helical. Powermatic published every figure here; each one links to its source.
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54HH specifications published by Powermatic (10)
- Motor
- TEFC, 1 HP, 1 PH, 115/230V*, 60HzOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Cutting width
- 1/2" x 6"Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Cutterhead
- helicalOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Knives or inserts
- 40 four-sided insertsOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Table size
- 7-1/4 x 66Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Table height
- 31-1/2 in.Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Fence
- 4-3/4 x 38Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Speed
- 6000 RPMOperating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
- Dimensions
- 66 x 24 x 37-1/2Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
Every row is Powermatic's own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current 54HH specification on Powermatic's site before buying; makers revise their tools.
The 54HH manual
Powermatic publishes Powermatic's owner's manual for the 54HH (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. The 54HH manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.
From the 54HH manual and Powermatic's product page (3)
- Insert size
- 2.5 x 15 x 15 mmPowermatic 54HH owner's manual
- Dust collector adaptor
- 2004017 Dust Collector AdaptorPowermatic 54HH owner's manual
- Cutting capacity
- 1/8” x 6”Powermatic 54HH owner's manual
Each row is our short reading of a passage on Powermatic's pages, linked to where it appears.
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Questions that include the 54HH
Compare the 54HH with
54HH vs 20-600H
The 54HH beside the RIKON Power Tools 20-600H, row by row. Both are jointers with the same cutting width: cutting width 1/2" x 6" on the 54HH, 6" on the 20-600H, in their makers' figures.
54HH vs 6559
The 54HH beside the WEN Products 6559, row by row. Both are jointers with the same cutting width: cutting width 1/2" x 6" on the 54HH, 6-Inch on the 6559, in their makers' figures.
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RIKON Power Tools 20-800H
RIKON Power Tools · jointer · cutting width 8" (203.20mm)
54HH: questions answered from Powermatic's specification
How wide a board does the Powermatic 54HH take?
Powermatic lists a cutting width of 1/2" x 6" for the 54HH.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
What cutterhead does the Powermatic 54HH have?
Powermatic describes the 54HH cutterhead as: helical.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
How much does the Powermatic 54HH weigh?
The Powermatic 54HH weighs 254 lb, by Powermatic's figure.
Source: Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 6-inch Woodworking Jointer Models 54A and 54HH (M-1791279DX Rev E) (2018)
Where is the manual for the Powermatic 54HH?
Powermatic publishes the 54HH manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Source: Powermatic 54HH owner's manual
What does Powermatic say about insert size on the 54HH?
Per Powermatic's own pages for the 54HH: 2.5 x 15 x 15 mm.
Source: Powermatic 54HH owner's manual
What does Powermatic say about dust collector adaptor on the 54HH?
Per Powermatic's own pages for the 54HH: 2004017 Dust Collector Adaptor.
Source: Powermatic 54HH owner's manual
What does Powermatic say about cutting capacity on the 54HH?
Per Powermatic's own pages for the 54HH: 1/8” x 6”.
Source: Powermatic 54HH owner's manual