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The JET 708100 is a very good table saw at $550.00 The prices on Amazon are $775.00 and higher plus shipping. A fully loaded Delta Contractor Table Saw can be purchased under $800.00
The cast iron wings were essectial as well but not as much as the fence. I had to buy the 'saw pals' from in-line industries to help me get it precise. I am glad that the motor is located in the saw and not out the back because I have limited room in my shop and my jointer sits right behind my table saw. Just don't count on rolling it around a lot 'as is'. This has had enough power to tackle anything I've thrown at it so far but I think I'd like 1/2 more HP next time. Squaring the miter slot to the blade is extremely trying of my patience with this saw. I purchased this saw 3 years ago when I moved into my first house and was finally able to begin woodworking.
That being said, this is a good saw. I upgraded the steel wings to cast iron and found a used xacta fence. I'm taking it as a serious hobby. I don't care for the dust collection either. In retrospect I wish I would have purchased the lowest priced cabinet saw from Grizzly. The fence was a definite necessary upgrade for high quality work. I've thought about enclosing the bottom of the saw but I'm afraid it would drastically cut down the life of the motor when enclosed with dust.After all of my upgrades, which were necessary for my needs from this saw, I would have been better off purchasing something else.
My saw came to me a little out of square.
After a year I still have saw dust everywhere with with a 1200 cfm Jet dust collector. However, I am frustrated with the plastic dust collector port under the saw blade. I love the saw, I have been a Jet owner for years and bought this saw after a fire. It disconnects each time I tilt the saw, not from the hose pulling away but the angle of the blade disconnects the plastic parts that came with the saw. Think twice if you want a clean shop. Since the motor sits lower on this saw, it is rather difficult to attach a false bottom to collect dust from the entire saw base.
I had the most trouble putting the stand together. Not that big of a deal since I've added the angle iron though.As for cutting, this thing is a dream. Luckily, I don't have to roll the saw far because it's pretty hard to roll. Not exactly sure what the deal is. I bought this saw a few months ago.after reading the reviews here.
Thank you.The manual is a little vague in places as mentioned. Once the saw is on it, that thing isn't going anywhere.My only negative about this saw, so far, are the wheels and brackets for them. They don't seem to give way but I do notice the metal of the legs bows somewhat. Especially if you are moving up from a smaller saw as I did. They were right on for both the pros and the cons.
As suggested, I beefed up the legs with angle iron. The fence is true as is the mitre guide.All in all, I'm very pleased and would recommend this saw highly. I think the brackets that hold the wheels need to be stronger.
Period. There is no better table saw then Powermatic. You can get a Lowes or Home Depot special at your local box store or you can spend the same money and get a Jet. I've own this saw for over five years now and have built everything from birdhouses to cabinets. Period.
It just works. Get the mobile base. I have the square fence and it works great. Just order an Incra 5000 miter guage and sled, and can't wait to put it to work.Jet is baby Powermatic.
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