For projects that require board thickness to be beyond exact, the New JET 15 Straight Knife planer gets the job done with ease. This sweet machine features a monster 3-horsepower motor with two speed gear box to adjust your feed rate for a better finished surface. The innovative Precision Air Strut System (PASS??????? ) provides consistent upward pressure on the cutterhead, reducing the chance of board snipe. Its rock-solid table is constructed of cast iron and features Steel infeed/outfeed table extensions that conveniently fold out of the way. And because even the coolest power planer is one of the messiest machines on the planet, JET s angled 4" dust port keeps your dust hose out of the way for easy hookup on your shop s dust collection system.