JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase
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Product Details
Manufacturer: JETModel: 708752
Product features:
- One piece dual-tapered column design for greater rigidity and strength
- Powerful 2 hp motor 230V motor
- Roller bearing blade guides for better support with less friction
- Rack-and-pinion blade guide height adjustment
- 21-by-21-inch cast-iron table includes rip fence
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Description of JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase
Weighing in at a rock-solid 500 pounds, this 20-inch band saw tops JET's line with high-quality construction and big resawing capacity without a huge price tag. This saw's most prominent benefit is the one-piece, dual tapered column design, which offers superior rigidity and strength, minimizing vibration and keeping cuts clean, smooth, and accurate. Woodworkers in the know will also appreciate the inclusion of roller bearings on both the upper and lower guides, with dual roller bearings on each side of the blade and a single bearing behind the blade for back support. The system greatly reduces the friction inherent in stationary and European guide systems while providing more support. The saw is powered by a single-phase, 2-horsepower, totally enclosed, fan-cooled motor and has a blade speed of 3,450 sfpm. There's a large cast-iron worktable (21 by 21 inches) that tilts 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. This model also comes with a JET rip fence and a good miter gauge. The saw's maximum cutting height is 12-1/4 inches, and the upper blade guide uses a smooth and precise rack-and-pinion adjustment mechanism. This tool's versatility just keeps on going, accommodating 150-inch blades from 1/8 to 1-1/2 inches wide for equally smooth curve cutting or resawing. JET puts the finishing touches on the saw with two locking cabinet doors and the durable powder-coated finish found on all their shop tools. In all, we think serious woodworkers will really appreciate the high quality JET is able to deliver for such a low cost. --Brian TrinenTools and Hardware Reviews of JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase
Customer Review: Hidden charges
Summary: 5 Stars
Others have commented on the quality of this saw (comments with which I agree, by the way), so I thought I'd mention some useful information about purchasing this item through Amazon.The most annoying thing about this purchase was the fact that Amazon promotes their free super saver shipping on this saw quite prominently on the web page, but what that includes is only the ABF Freight Systems truck pulling up to your location. Unless you have your own forklift or a loading dock, you are going to have to pay an additional charge (of $92) to get them to take it off the truck for you. Make sure to mention to the ABF folks when they call to make an appointment to deliver the saw that you have neither of these things and need them to deliver the item on a liftgate truck. (Or they will have to bring it back another day, as they had to with mine.)
I feel that Amazon should be more up front about the additional shipping charges and that their Super Saver Shipping and low standard shipping charges are not the whole story. It's definitely left a sour taste in my mouth, and I'll probably order my next big power tool from somewhere else.
Anyway, it's a great saw, and I'm glad I've finally got it. :-)
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