| Review by MOJOE | posted 1091 days ago | 2979 views | 1 time favorited | 14 comments |  |
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- JET JWBS-14DX 14-Inch Bandsaw
- Brand: JET | Category: Bandsaws
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So I picked this saw up from Overland Tool in Lenexa, Ks today. They let it go for $495.00. Amazon lists this saw for $969.00, so I feel like a found a pretty good deal. Anyway, got it home in 2 boxes, and upon opening, I saw that everything was in perfect condition. I have read reviews on other saws stating a 2-3 hour assembly time, so I figured this would be the same…..WRONG!!!!! Major props to JET here. I opened the box holding the base, and the motor was already mounted. I opened the box with the saw, and all was assembled, including the blade. I opened the hardware, and the assembly went as follows:
1- set base on floor
2- lifted saw out of box and placed on top of base
3- bolted saw to base with 4 included bolts/washers/lock washers/nuts
4- made sure drive pulleys aligned and installed drive belt
5- bolted trunion to saw with 2 included bolts/washers
6- installed table
As I said, the blade was already installed, and though the tension was released, it was properly set. The guides were pretty much set dead on, and the table took only a couple seconds to set square to the blade. So far, I have put in about 30 minutes assembly time. I rotated the wheels, and the blade tracked very nicely. So, after about 35 minutes, I grabbed a scrap of hickory firewood and cut a nice radius. Then I quickly resawed a small scrap of maple. The saw was sturdy, showed no vibration, and was nice and quite. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.
Now for my complaints…....the JET blade is not the greatest, though I expected this. It will do for now, but a better quality blade is in the very near future. Also, although the fit and finish was very good, the upper wheel did rub a little on the wheel cover door. I basically flexed the door cover slightly, and problem solved. Once again, I am very pleased after day one, and so far would recommend this saw to any friend.
Thanks,
joe
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14 comments so far
747DRVR
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#1 posted 1090 days ago
Great price for that saw
Pete_Jud
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#2 posted 1090 days ago
I have a jet cab saw. add DC. they work well for me. good to see that they are still keeping the the QC up.
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Edward83
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#3 posted 1090 days ago
Thats a killer deal
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Broda
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#4 posted 1090 days ago
sounds like a good saw
why did you only give it a 4? just the cover or is there something else?
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MOJOE
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#5 posted 1090 days ago
Broda, gave in a 4 because they don’t offer a 4.5 rating. I guess I am a little too picky, so to be a 5 everything would have to be perfect. If I weren’t soooo obsessive about tools being perfect, I would have probably given it a 5.
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Broda
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#6 posted 1090 days ago
thanks for the reply,
guess I would have given it a 4 based on what you’ve written :)
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surfin2
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#7 posted 1090 days ago
Sounds like a real good saw and a great deal…
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velo_tom
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#8 posted 1090 days ago
I bought a pretty similar Jet 14” a few months ago. Pretty similar experience. Assembly wasn’t difficult except lifting the saw up onto the base was a strain for my old back. I don’t think I had to install a drive belt, pretty sure it was already in place but could be my faulty memory. I’ve been very happy with the saw, hope you find yours as useful as I find mine.
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skeeter
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#9 posted 1090 days ago
Am i the only one who thinks 5 stars should mean it when above and beyond your wildest dreams. I think your 4 stars appropriate. To me that means very good while 3 means it does what you want with a few troubles 2 means it hardly ever does what it is suppose to do and one means it’s junk and doesn’t work.
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Howie
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#10 posted 1090 days ago
be sure and check the wheels for co-planer since you mentioned the upper was rubbing a little.
sounds like you got a great deal.
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Woodwrecker
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#11 posted 1090 days ago
You got a real steal on a nice saw!
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WWorker08
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#12 posted 1083 days ago
Same band saw is on sale today at woodcrart for $509. Today only. No tax when I bought it online and free shipping? Can wait to try it out.
ladiesman217
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#13 posted 821 days ago
Great deal on the saw! I got mine in 2005 with the fence (but without the quick change tensioner) and just as you mentioned, assembly was an absolute breeze. It took me maybe an hour tops, and the blade just tracked in moments.
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Grit
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#14 posted 779 days ago
I just bought one from Craigslist for 550; never been used. It came with a fence, and an easy lift. I am really happy as it is quiet and accurate.
I used it several times, and it cuts through hardwood as easily as softwood.
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