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Helical-style head has double-sided insert cutters that can be rotated for a fresh edge and replaced when needed.
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Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Head

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54886
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22  Reviews
Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Head Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Head Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Head
Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Helical-Style Head

The Rikon #20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer features a helical head with six rows of HSS insert cutters. Each insert cutter has two pre-sharpened edges for for an exceptionally smooth, flat jointed surface. The cutters can be rotated to expose a fresh edge, and when it comes time to replace them, there is no need to level the knives as with a traditional jointer. The jointer itself features rigid, all-metal construction, machined aluminum tables, a quick depth setting mechanism with scale, and an adjustable fence that tilts from 90° to 45°. It also comes with a spring-loaded safety guard, 2-1/2'' dust port, an easily accessible front-mounted on/off switch and two push blocks.


Features:

  • Powerful 10-amp motor
  • Helical cutterhead for a smooth cut
  • All steel construction for durability
  • High speed steel insert knives can be rotated to expose a fresh edge
  • Large 6-3/16'' x 30'' table with 4-3/8'' tall fence
(1) Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer with Insert-Cutter Head
(2) Push blocks
(2) Hex wrenches
(1) Dust hood/chute
More Information
Brand Rikon
Manufacturer Part Number 20-600H
Weight 41.8500
Tech Spec
  • Motor Speed (No Load): 20,000 RPM
  • Motor Amps: 10
  • Fence Size: 19-3/4'' x 4-3/8''
  • Fence Tilt: 90° – 135°
  • Table Dimensions (L x W): 30'' x 6-3/16''
  • Cutterhead Diameter: 2''
  • Cutterhead Speed: 12,000 RPM
  • Number of HSS Inserts (2-sided): 12
  • HSS Insert Size: 14.2mm x 14.2mm x 2mm
  • Number of Insert Rows: 6
  • Maximum Depth of Cut: 1/8''
  • Maximum Cutting Width: 6''
  • Minimum Length of Stock: 10''
  • Minimum Width of Stock: 3/4''
  • Minimum Thickness of Stock: 1/2''
  • Dust Port Diameter (OD): 2-1/2''
  • Dust Collection Minimum CFM: 100
  • Noise Level (No Load) at 3 Feet: <100dB
  • Overall Height: 13''
  • Overall Width: 17-1/2''
  • Overall Length: 30''
  • Base Size: 19'' x 9-3/8''
  • Shipping Carton: 31-1/2'' x 12-1/2'' x 11-1/8''
Technical Documents Operator's Manual
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Very happy with this Rikon jointer.
February 18, 2019
Purchased
 3 weeks ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
My first jointer and it works better than anticipated.
January 18, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Good tool. Flattens boards and provides good edge for gluing. Plenty of power for working with oak
January 12, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Rikon 20-600H
This is my first experience with a Jointer. First of all it was very easy to set up. Final assembly was clear and easy. 90 degree angle achieved with no adjustment. Dust collection port also easy to install and use. I mounted it to a 2x10 about 2' long because I didn't order a table. Makes it heavy enough it doesn't offer to move. I'm very favorably impressed. I "jointed" two pieces of pine 1x4 and with stain it's almost impossible to see the seam. Think I'm gonna like this addition to my shop.
January 10, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Works very well easy set up, and ready to go. A great compliment to my planner and small shop
Great tool, I would highly recommend it.
January 8, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Great Jointer
I purchased this for my small shop. I make small tables, shelves etc. So far it has worked great with no problems to report. The reviews for this size are the best around and now I see why. Great product. Only downfall is the cost of the replacement cutters and the fact there are 12 of them and they come in packs of 10...
January 8, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Great product!
Prefect right out of the box! Could not be happier.
January 2, 2019
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Jointer
This piece of equipment is just what we needed. It planes so smoothly and for me, that is a big plus. Thank you.
December 20, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Rikon 20-600H 6'' Benchtop Jointer
love it so mutch
December 16, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
Works well right out of the box beautifully!
This is my new favorite piece of equipment It's compact AND it works flawlessly. A really good price too.
December 15, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Extensive research and wanting to start with something small and mobile.
Grant G on Feb 17, 2019
wanted something good and affordable
brian k on Jan 5, 2019
Extensive research and wanting to start with something small and mobile.
Grant G on Feb 17, 2019
Reviews that suggested good quality and ease of use for beginners
Jeffrey V on Feb 2, 2019
wanted something good and affordable
brian k on Jan 5, 2019
price and reviews
Joe p on Jan 5, 2019
Good price and great reviews
Rick S on Dec 31, 2018
Re commended by Rockler
Lawrence H on Dec 24, 2018
Some of the reviews I saw. Main reason is that one of the reviews said that Rockler woodworking recommended it
Steve B on Dec 23, 2018
great price and Helical-Style Head. Portable for a shop with a small space
Tyson J on Dec 23, 2018
Great price for a good product. Rockler is a excellent company to do business with
jim b on Dec 22, 2018
Value and helical head.
Keith T on Dec 21, 2018
Great price with free shipping..
RAS on Dec 18, 2018
Price and ease to setup.
Clark R on Dec 18, 2018
What a great deal! Great price, free shipping, helical-style heads, Rikon quality... just hope it isn't delayed TOO long because of the huge reception this offer is getting!
Richard C on Dec 15, 2018
Positive reviews, small garage shop, on sale and Helical heads.
wendy s on Dec 14, 2018
Because of the Helical-style head.
Milton W on Dec 10, 2018
on sale, good reviews
Brad K on Dec 10, 2018
price
sam t on Dec 5, 2018
Price and ratings
Chris T on Dec 4, 2018
I am making a workbench.
John W on Dec 3, 2018
Good reviews and the sale price, no brainer
SANDRA Y S on Nov 28, 2018
I have been thinking of purchasing this joiner for several months and had to take advantage of this great price. Since selling my big stationary joiner I have found a need for a bench top joiner for some new projects.
Joe T on Nov 26, 2018
Price and brand name.
Jennings R on Nov 26, 2018
My husband has other Rockler tools so I went to your web site to order his Christmas gift.
Peggy B on Nov 25, 2018
price , reviews and helical head
TED S on Nov 24, 2018
Value and good reviews
Richard L on Nov 24, 2018
My husband had it on his wish list.
Dianne S on Nov 23, 2018
Recommended by Rockler staff in store, great Black Friday deal.
A P on Nov 23, 2018
Recommended by a woodworker.
Elias A on Aug 20, 2018
Excellent review in a woodworker forum.
Alan C on Aug 14, 2018
I Trust he brand RIKON
Steven M. G on Jul 31, 2018
The helical head
Judy K on Jul 1, 2018
quality product I have Rikon 14 inch band saw
dennis g on Mar 24, 2018
helical head but i hope i can use carbide cutters
Luis M on Mar 17, 2018
Portable and has very good reviews and a reliable company.
Ed R on Mar 17, 2018
Highly rated and on sale.
Gregg S on Feb 24, 2018
Rikon manufacturers a quality product and the sale by Rockler was equally great!
Richard Z on Nov 24, 2017
Helical-style head and value.
RAY K on Nov 24, 2017
Reviews that suggested good quality and ease of use for beginners
Jeffrey V on Feb 2, 2019
price and reviews
Joe p on Jan 5, 2019
What's the difference between a 'helical style' cutter head and a helical cutter head?
Mike W on Nov 24, 2017
Can this jointer not be mounted on a solid bench? I mounted mine and only run it with the dust collector connected and running. There is a huge amount of chips accumulating in the motor compartment. Is this normal?
Ken W on Mar 19, 2018
What’s the difference between helical-style head and traditional helical head?
Bob G on Dec 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The number of inserts, the number of usable edges, the type of insert material (i.e. HSS vs CARBIDE) and the spacing configuration vary in each machine. A "traditional" spiral head has the inserts arranged along a spiral curve on the head while the helical "style" has the inserts attached to the head straight across but spaced in a staggered configuration. This results are less inserts used. These light duty bench top units would require less material taken off per pass and harder woods should take longer to process but small pieces shouldn't be impossible. Small scale milling work is feasible but don't expect commercial level work.
Does the rikon 20-600 come with a set of inserts or do you have to purchase a set from the beginning?
Pàtrick P on Dec 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It comes with a set of inserts.
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