JET 708301K JWTS-10JF 10-Inch Right Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-inch Micro Glide Fence and 2 Steel Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

Extruded aluminum front guide rail allows 30" rip to the right and 12" to the left; Exclusive design 30" Micro Glide Fence, a quick release precision T-square type rip fence; Under-cabinet dust collection hood includes a 4" diameter hookup; Completely pre-wired, including a unique quick-connect motor-to-switch plug for easy setup; Totally enclosed fan cooled motor includes overload protection and is UL listed; Finish ground, heavy-duty cast iron table with T-style mitre gauge slots and beveled front edge; Extra heavy-duty trunnions support a cast iron blade arbor housing featuring two precision ball bearings

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 234 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006WP0Z
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• Item model number: 708301K
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,910 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better saw, better company service. Better get it., December 25, 2002

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iwoodknot "iwoodknot" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708301K JWTS-10JF 10-Inch Right Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-inch Micro Glide Fence and 2 Steel Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

(This is a rewritten review from 11/26/02 as the previous didn't include my Amazon nickname/hyperlink to my other reviews.) I've had my JWTS-10JF (Gold Series) nearly a year now and still marvel at the saw's capabilities and quality. Rock solid design, accurate and true out-of-the-box with smoothness that I highly doubt can be surpassed by another contractor saw in it's class. So here comes another long-winded review, but hey I really appreciate the reviews from others here on Amazon when I do research so I hope you too enjoy this information.

This saw's price has gone up in the last year. I bought mine at a local Rockler store with a significant store coupon discount (sorry can't state amount-Amazon's policy) but it is still a good chunk of change less then the primary competitor's contractor saw from the number one table saw company (brand "D" with the triangle logo, model# 36-650) with impeccable customer service. I must admit the other brand D was the first saw I looked at as I have a miter saw and combination sander from them but soon realized they may be #1 in sales but this doesn't always indicate the number one in quality/value.

This Jet model draws 18 amps and amperage is generally where you get the power capability. This was confirmed when I called Jet's customer service (to replace a misplaced company logo on the front of the saw, more on that later). The JWTS-10JF actually produces closer to 1-3/4 hp when run single phase but Jet understates its power, acknowledged the company rep. The Jet does have two amps less power than brand D but when comparing 18 vs 20 it's not much of a difference. What is a significant difference is the weight. The actual weight of this saw, if I remember correctly is 276 lbs with a heavier duty stand and obviously more weight elsewhere. Brand D's rival, the more expensive 36-650 weighs 234# (source: 2001 Workshop Machinery catalog, p. 10, they put out) which equals 40+ lbs of extra steel in the Jet. The result of extra weight of course is a more stable and smoother running saw. On initial startup the saw did vibrate a little more than I liked due to its rubber v-belt that had settled in it's box into an oblong shape. I replaced it with a Powertwist belt and voila, nickel test was easily passed!

My saw is the Gold Series version. The difference to be honest I think is just cosmetic. They changed the logo and mine was upside down! Yes it really was inverted as the metal plate holding it only fits onto the saw's stand one way. I was perplexed. Such a fine saw with this glaring eyesore. Jet gladly sent me another free, no questions asked, during a nearly 20 minute conversion with one of their very friendly and helpful service reps. They also gave me tips for using dado blades, what sizes and brands worked best and various other woodworking tips. It was a shame to say goodbye.

I have ripped and crosscut 1/8" to 3/4" plywood, plastic plexiglass sheet and softwoods from pine to dense exotic hardwoods as 3/4" purpleheart. No hesitation and the fence and depth/angle adjustments were dead on accurate from the very beginning. The fence is accurate but has a little "off-hand" feel. The cam handle doesn't feel as if it locks solidly but it does and mine has never failed. It just feels like it will slip. I will probably replace it with a custom Biesemeyer or Jet Xacta fence anyway so I'm not much bothered.

All the time the saw ran smooth due to it's hefty weight of a tad under 300 lbs. Keep in mind this is no light weight saw and if you plan to move it you'd better get a mobile base or a big burly friend. Weight, which is generally a positive quality, is a drawback if you plan to assemble it yourself. I couldn't get it out of my car and had to remove it piece by piece (but then if I had remembered it took three of us to get it into my car I probably would have realized this before I pulled my back out). As far as steel vs. cast iron wings go, I'm glad I chose steel but this is because I get tired of constantly waxing cast iron to avoid rust. This is only personal preference. The assembly time was between 4-5 hours at a leisurely pace. The motor assembly was the most difficult part to accomplish but resting it on a short stepstool helped as a perfect set of second hands.

The Pros:
**Quality/Price ratio
**No nonsense out-of-the-box accuracy
**Smooooth operation (Nickel test-no problem)
**Good selection of after market parts
**Customer service (Five stars so far)

The Cons:
**"Off-hand" feel of cam lock on fence
**Dust collection fair, but remember it's a contractor saw
**Upside down company logo!?? (Insert head scratch here)

Summary: Number one isn't always best. Get the better saw from the second name in woodworking machinery. Jet.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better saw, better company service. Better get it., November 26, 2002

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iwoodknot "iwoodknot" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708301K JWTS-10JF 10-Inch Right Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-inch Micro Glide Fence and 2 Steel Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my JWTS-10JF (Gold Series) nearly a year now and still marvel at the saw's capabilities and quality. Rock solid design, accurate and true out-of-the-box with smoothness that I highly doubt can be surpassed by another contractor saw in it's class. So here comes another long-winded review, but hey I really appreciate the reviews from others here on Amazon when I do research so I hope you too enjoy this information.

This saw's price has gone up in the last year. I bought mine at a local Rockler store with a significant store coupon discount (sorry can't state amount-Amazon's policy) but it is still a good chunk of change less then the primary competitor's contractor saw from the number one table saw company (brand "D" with the triangle logo, model# 36-650) with impeccable customer service. I must admit the other brand D was the first saw I looked at as I have a miter saw and combination sander from them but soon realized they may be #1 in sales but this doesn't always indicate the number one in quality/value.

This Jet model draws 18 amps and amperage is generally where you get the power capability. This was confirmed when I called Jet's customer service (to replace a misplaced company logo on the front of the saw, more on that later). The JWTS-10JF actually produces closer to 1-3/4 hp when run single phase but Jet understates its power, acknowledged the company rep. The Jet does have two amps less power than brand D but when comparing 18 vs 20 it's not much of a difference. What is a significant difference is the weight. The actual weight of this saw, if I remember correctly is 276 lbs with a heavier duty stand and obviously more weight elsewhere. Brand D's rival, the more expensive 36-650 weighs 234# (source: 2001 Workshop Machinery catalog, p. 10, they put out) which equals 40+ lbs of extra steel in the Jet. The result of extra weight of course is a more stable and smoother running saw. On initial startup the saw did vibrate a little more than I liked due to its rubber v-belt that had settled in it's box into an oblong shape. I replaced it with a Powertwist belt and voila, nickel test was easily passed!

My saw is the Gold Series version. The difference to be honest I think is just cosmetic. They changed the logo and mine was upside down! Yes it really was inverted as the metal plate holding it only fits onto the saw's stand one way. I was perplexed. Such a fine saw with this glaring eyesore. Jet gladly sent me another free, no questions asked, during a nearly 20 minute conversion with one of their very friendly and helpful service reps. They also gave me tips for using dado blades, what sizes and brands worked best and various other woodworking tips. It was a shame to say goodbye.

I have ripped and crosscut 1/8" to 3/4" plywood, plastic plexiglass sheet and softwoods from pine to dense exotic hardwoods as 3/4" purpleheart. No hesitation and the fence and depth/angle adjustments were dead on accurate from the very beginning. The fence is accurate but has a little "off-hand" feel. The cam handle doesn't feel as if it locks solidly but it does and mine has never failed. It just feels like it will slip. I will probably replace it with a custom Biesemeyer or Jet Xacta fence anyway so I'm not much bothered.

All the time the saw ran smooth due to it's hefty weight of a tad under 300 lbs. Keep in mind this is no light weight saw and if you plan to move it you'd better get a mobile base or a big burly friend. Weight, which is generally a positive quality, is a drawback if you plan to assemble it yourself. I couldn't get it out of my car and had to remove it piece by piece (but then if I had remembered it took three of us to get it into my car I probably would have realized this before I pulled my back out). As far as steel vs. cast iron wings go, I'm glad I chose steel but this is because I get tired of constantly waxing cast iron to avoid rust. This is only personal preference. The assembly time was between 4-5 hours at a leisurely pace. The motor assembly was the most difficult part to accomplish but resting it on a short stepstool helped as a perfect set of second hands.

The Pros:
**Quality/Price ratio
**No nonsense out-of-the-box accuracy
**Smooooth operation (Nickel test-no problem)
**Good selection of after market parts
**Customer service (Five stars so far)

The Cons:
**"Off-hand" feel of cam lock on fence
**Dust collection fair, but remember it's a contractor saw
**Upside down company logo!?? (Insert head scratch here)

Summary: Number one isn't always best. Get the better saw from the second name in woodworking machinery. Jet.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I've Had One Since 1999, April 15, 2003

By 

Andrew S. Nelson (Pearl City, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708301K JWTS-10JF 10-Inch Right Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-inch Micro Glide Fence and 2 Steel Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I went back and forth between the Jet and the comparable Delta contractor tablesaw before finally settling on the Jet. Overall, I'm very satisfied not only with this saw, but the other Jet stationary tools I've purchased. In order to really exploit the full potential of this saw, rewire it for 230V operation as there is an appreciable difference in power. I do a lot work with 3/4" to 1" oak, and wired for 230V operation, this saw can handle it.

While the fence works well, I do wish it were just a little taller to make it easier to clamp featherboards and auxilary fences to it. It is easy to recalibrate if it gets knocked out of square, though.