Customer Reviews

JET 708319 JWS-18HO 1/2-Inch and 3/4-Inch Interchangeable Spindle 1-Horsepower Shaper with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Router Collets, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase

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I originally wanted to buy a larger machine, but the 1.5 HP Jet was not available - so I opted for the 18HO (same spindle and travel spec.'s) and hoped it could get the job done. Was I surprised! I use 1/2 inch router bits for making RP doors and cabinet work, etc. mostly with 3/4 stock. The single horsepower motor breezes through anything I've tried. The slightly smaller table is not a problem - to work large panels any model needs add-on wings. I'm over 50 and have worked with machinery all my life - the Jet is well-made. Castings are free of scaling and voids, and the machining is right on. You can tell the QC folks at Jet earn their pay. I used the money I saved to buy high quality router bits. For home shop or small jobs this machine is plenty good and is vastly superior to a more expensive router table set-up.

Does every thing it's built for. Fence needs to be run threw jointer to square up and align.Has lots of power,pass stiles and rails 1 shot. Even Maple and ash.Nice clean cuts.

good all around, I have 4 shapers now and may buy another jet 708319 soon