Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Gus on May 23, 2012, 03:50:15 pm
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Hi Y'all,
I'm in the process of Stalking a Band Saw for my slow growing wood shop.
With that said I'm looking at a JET 710750 JWBS-18X 18-Inch 1-3/4-Horsepower Resaw Woodworking Bandsaw with Roller Guides, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase.
The current owner says it was bought from an estate, the original owner had bought it, set it up and only made a single cut before he was no longer able to work.
The saw is currently setup 110v.
Anybody have experience, good or bad, with this saw?
Anything I should be looking for in particular when looking over this unit?
I'm going to look the saw over Thursday evening.
Thank You for looking!
-gus
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Don't have anything to say about that particular saw but I've got a 14" JET, and I'm more than pleased with it. They make great tools.
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jet makes pro quality tool's, most of the cabinet makers i know own jet tool's, Bub
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Sounds like a nice saw. Give it a good once over. Take a piece of scrap wood and try it out. Make sure it runs smooth. You might want to check the tires and make sure they are good. Post some pics of it if you get it.
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If money didnt limit me I would have jumped right past a 14" saw and went to big pig.
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Thank You for the responses fells...
I spent some time reading around the net about this model.
The comments were pretty much gathered into two camps.
The Cons: Folks that couldn't get it set up and running right.
and
The Pros: Folks that had no problems with set up and tuning.
Either Way, I should know more about this particular Band Saw tomorrow evening. :)
I'm planning on taking a piece of Bodark with me to cut on.
And a buddy of mine that is an electrician, as a second set of eyes.
If it winds up at my house I'll definitely post pics.
-gus
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Gus, I don't remember if you saw my Jet saw when you were in the shop. It has cut a lot of osage over the 15 years or so I've had it. It's also a 14" 1 hp saw. I dropped it moving it from the garage to the shop and broke the table. They were great to work with and I had a replacement in less than a week. I like it. :)
George
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If money didnt limit me I would have jumped right past a 14" saw and went to big pig.
Have you considered getting a riser block for your 14"er, Pearly? It'll allow you a full 12 inches of clearance.
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I have Jon. My biggest "want" isnt height. Its table size, blade capabilties, and horsepower. My 14" Grizzly works perfect for 95% of what I do. I like to split half logs of elm, hickory and HHB on it. Its not great for it, but I go sloooooow.
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Pearl, I know what you mean. I have the 14" delta. Happy with it overall but sometimes wished I just had a bigger saw with bigger blades and bigger motor.
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You always find a need for a bigger saw >:D i have heard good things about jet i have a 2hp grizzly and it has been put to the test...when you get to the 10-12" logs you need to slow up a bit >:D hope this is is the one for you! And if so pics.pics.andmore pics.
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Thank You for the info and discussion fellas...
Went to see the saw last night.
It does look nearly new.
A little light surface corrosion on some of the nuts and bolt heads from sitting, should clean up nicely.
The Tires looked and felt good.
Everything felt smooth and sounded good in operation.
It comes with the Miter Block and Fence.
Has a Tilt Table.
And weighs 400+ pounds.
Made the guy an offer.
He Accepted!
Pick her up Saturday.
Won't post picks till she's safe on the ground at Mi Casa!
Don't wanna Jinx it!
:)
-gus
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Congrats!! I have a Jet 14 that I really like. does everything I have asked it to.
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Gus you will NEVER regret buying that big dog....never. You will never be left "wanting" in the bandsaw dept either. Congrats on your new purchase.
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Got her home safe and sound this afternoon.
Did a bit of Puppy Proofing.
Still have to come up with a cover.
Should pick up the Rolling Base for it early next week so I can move it around easier.
Couldn't be more pleased at this point.
Ran some Osage and Texas Ebony through just for a look see and she didn't bat and eye.
Woo Hoo!!!
-gus
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You dog, I have tool envy... That looks super!
George
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Very nice saw. That should cut anything you can pick up and put on the table. Wish I had a shop big enough for one like that
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I'm happy for you amigo:)
Cipriano
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Thank You Fells...
I had pretty much given up on a Band Saw for the time being.
Then I saw this one on Craigslist right down the street from me and Had to the guy a message.
Only to realize that the add was a month old... so I figured it was already gone.
Then the guy called me back, said he'd only had one other call on it, nothing serious.
Next thing I know he's accepting an offer for 40 Cents on the Dollar and we were in bidness.
All I need now is the Rolling Base and a Cover.
I am a Happy Camper!
-gus
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Congrats!! You really fell into a great deal. That beast makes my 14" look like a pup. You not only got yourself a deal but your kids after you as well!
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OOOOOH! OOOOOH!!!!, drool, slobber, mumble, drool, ooogh, ooogh, tool!!
Man you are one lucky dog! Ditto to what has already been said! I would love to have one of those in my shop in Montana! My neighbor's cousin has taken ill, and he has some fairly new shop tools, but don't know anything about them. My neighbor said He or his "Wife might be wanting to sell them, to make space in their shop, which by the description I heard, is more like a warehouse! But it is packed with stuff, from left overs in the storage units he owns. Man I would love to go through that place! But you sure hit the jack pot with that big boy! Great snag! Enjoy!
Wayne
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Good find Gus. I looked on our local Craigs List for almost 3 years and couldn't find anything near as nice as yours. The best ones found were too far away to run and look at. All the local ones were the smaller 3 wheel versions or 12" with 1/2 HP motors. I finally ended up purchasing a new
14" 1 HP Grizzly but sure would liked to have found a larger used in as great a shape as what you did.
At my age the 14" should last a lifetime.
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"That's not a saw, mate... THIS is a saw!!"
Looks like a nice addition to that shop of yours.
It also looks like you've straightened it up a bit since I was there ;D
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Yes Sir Fred,
I'd been looking for a while with no joy.
Had the Grizzly in mind to buy new.
This saw just kinda fell into my lap.
And it was three miles from my house. :)
I hear ya Nifty... Been trying to tighten up the Patio and my Krazy Wood Piles...
My wife doesn't like stepping over Logs, Staves and sticks... no matter how neatly I stack 'em... ::)
Hope everything is going well for you and your Family... :)
-gus