JET 708322 JWS-25CS 1/2-Inch and 3/4-Inch Interchangeable Spindle 3 Horsepower Shaper

by Jet

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Whether you’ve just outgrown your router or are looking for more shaping versatility, this shaper from Jet is the most affordable way to expand your repertoire. Interchangeable 1/2- and 3/4-inch spindles let you use a greater range of cutters. A 3-horsepower, single-phase motor offers plenty of power to smoothly run larger cutters. A two-speed, step-pulley drive with reverse spins at either 8,000 or 10,000 rpm for working with a variety of cutters and materials. Housed within a sturdy, one-piece steel stand the motor is protected from dust and debris for years of reliable cutting performance. The unit’s fully enclosed heavy duty steel stand keeps the motor clean, and has a removable motor cover for easy maintenance. The unit also uses ¼- and ½-inch router collets, so you can still use those regular shank router bits you cut your teeth on. A 25-by-18-inch solid cast-iron table and 25-by-7-inch extension with T slots ensures optimal stability and provides plenty of room for working with larger stock. Four fully adjustable hold-downs help keep the workpiece steady for precise shaping. An up-front hand wheel makes it easy to adjust the spindle up and down without having to step aside. Heavy duty magnetic controls ensure safety in the shop. For quick and easy fence assemblies the unit is equipped with unique ratcheting style levers. And, a 4-inch dust port means cleaner work pieces and healthier lungs. -- Brian Olson

What’s in the Box
½- and ¾-inch interchangeable spindles, ¼- and ½-inch router collets, work piece hold-downs, T-slot miter gauge, micro-adjust fence; closed stand, cutter guard, 4-inch dust port, 7- by 25-inch cast iron extension wing

Product Description

Whether youve just outgrown your router or are looking for more shaping versatility, this shaper from Jet is the most affordable way to expand your repertoire. Interchangeable 1/2- and 3/4-inch spindles let you use a greater range of cutters. A 3-horsepower, single-phase motor offers plenty of power to smoothly run larger cutters. A two-speed, step-pulley drive with reverse spins at either 8,000 or 10,000 rpm for working with a variety of cutters and materials. Housed within a sturdy, one-piece steel stand the motor is protected from dust and debris for years of reliable cutting performance. The units fully enclosed heavy duty steel stand keeps the motor clean, and has a removable motor cover for easy maintenance. The unit also uses ¼- and half-inch router collets, so you can still use those regular shank router bits you cut your teeth on. A 25-by-18-inch solid cast-iron table and 25-by-7-inch extension with T slots ensures optimal stability and provides plenty of room for working with larger stock. Four fully adjustable hold-downs help keep the workpiece steady for precise shaping. An up-front hand wheel makes it easy to adjust the spindle up and down without having to step aside. Heavy duty magnetic controls ensure safety in the shop. For quick and easy fence assemblies the unit is equipped with unique ratcheting style levers. And, a 4-inch dust port means cleaner work pieces and healthier lungs. -- Brian Olson

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• Product Dimensions: 23 x 29 x 40 inches ; 335 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 331 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B00005A3GV
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 708322
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,967 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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58 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shaper!!, October 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: JET 708322 JWS-25CS 1/2-Inch and 3/4-Inch Interchangeable Spindle 3 Horsepower Shaper (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased the Jet JWS-25Cs and could not be more happy with the product, pleanty of power!! Setup was easy, no surprises. Fence system is solid. Comes with 1/2 and 1/4 router bit collets. Spindle changes are relatevely easy. Unfortunately you need to open the rear access door to make spindle changes, I wish they designed it to be done from the side access panel to avoid, in my case, having to move the machine away from the wall to open the rear door. I have heard some comments about router bits not working well in shapers because router bits are designed to spin faster. I can tell you that I tried several router bit and they work just fine at the 10,000 rpm setting.