JET 708458K JJ-8CS 8-Inch 2 Horsepower Jointer, 230-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Extra-long cast-iron bed (9 inches wide by 66-1/2 inches long) features a precision-machined finish to ensure accuracy. Large, easy-to-use hand wheels make infeed and outfeed table height fully adjustable. Large center-mounted cast-iron fence is equipped with 900 and 450 positive stops. Heavy three-knife cutterhead powered by a 2 hp, 1-phase, 230-volt motor rapidly cuts to produce superior finish. Easy-to-read infeed depth scale and dovetailed table ways allow adjustment for continued accuracy. Rabbeting ledge is built into the table for versatility. Magnetic controls, tilting fence, front and rear safety knife guards, three high-speed steel knives, one-piece welded stand, and built-in dust chute.

FEATURES

• Extra long, large, cast iron tables feature a precision machined finish to ensure accuracy
• Center-mounted, large cast iron fence is equipped with 90 degrees and 45 degrees positive stops
• Heavy three-knife cutterhead rapidly cuts to produce superior finish
• Dovetailed table ways allow adjustment for continued accuracy
• Rabbeting ledge is built into the table for versatility
• Infeed and outfeed tables are easily adjusted by a hand wheel with a convenient locking knob
• Accurate and easy to read depth-of-cut scale
• Sound reducing table lips on both sides of the cutterhead reduce noise
• Over 16,500 cuts per minute, with three knives

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Magnetic controls
• Tilting fence
• Front and rear safety knife guards
• Three high-speed steel knives
• Rigid one piece stand
• Knife setting gauge
• 4-inch dust chute and hood

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: JJ-8CS
Cutting Capacity (WxD/in): 8 x 1/2
Cutterhead Speed (RPM): 5,500
Number of Knives: 3
Rabbeting Capacity (in): 1/2
Table Surface (WxL/in): 9 x 66-1/2
Fence (HxL/in): 4 x 38-1/2
Blade Size (LxWxT/in): 8 x 11/16 x 1/8
Fence Tilts Right & Left: 45 degrees
Positive Stops: 45 degrees and 90 degrees
Motor (TEFC): 2 HP, 1 Ph 230V Only
Net Weight (lbs): 398

Product Details

Product Manual [994kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 375 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.
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• ASIN: B0000223M1
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• Item model number: 708458K
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,422 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars LOOK ELSEWHERE IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE, June 20, 2003

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Chris Moser (RICHMOND, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708458K JJ-8CS 8-Inch 2 Horsepower Jointer, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased the 8" jointer from jet after a good deal of research. When it arrived, the finish was o.k. It looked good, except for the front of the machine which was quite rough and had not been ground down after casting. Otherwise, it is a great looking tool.
I finally got it put together and wired up (about four hours total). I turned it on and it jumped to life. When I say jumped, I mean it started abruptly with a jerk, instead of smoothly and gradually. It also sputtered as it turned off. Upon further inspection and after smelling burning rubber, I opened it back up to have a look. There were black shavings all over the back of the machine, which turned out to be the belt.
I called the Jet service number. The guy told me to take apart the motor to tighten a set screw that was supposed to have been factory set. Very time consuming. That wasn't the problem. I called back and he told me to readjust all the pulleys and belts, which I had already done before calling. I did it again and that wasn't the problem either. He said he would send out a local Jet rep to look at it. Well that was four weeks ago. Not only was no rep sent out, the original service rep whom I had spoken with stopped returning my calls, would not answer repeated messages, and basically ignored me for a month. Finally, I got fed up and left a message in no uncertain terms that he needed to call me back that day because I needed this thing to work. It was jurting my business and it had been over a month. I said if they would not help me, then I wanted to return the machine. Only then did he get in touch with a local rep.
This guy called me the same day. I told him about the chunky motor and the black shavings. Guess what, he told me that the engine performance was normal and the belt could continue grinding itself away until it finds it's "natural position" - for up to a year. I find both of these things hard to beleive. At this point, however, because of the month of unreturned calls, it was apparently too late to get a refund or a new motor from Jet. You would think such a well known company would make more of an effort to satisfy it's customers.
I also own a Powermatic 66 saw, a Record lathe, a Craftsman bandsaw and a Rugged planer. None of the other tools in my furniture shop start or stop roughly at all, only the jet. I feel that I have now exhausted all of my options and am stuck with a tool that is slowly grinding itself away and service techs that could not care less. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with the Delta.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great jointer with a couple of minor comments, March 31, 2003

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Carlos (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708458K JJ-8CS 8-Inch 2 Horsepower Jointer, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Overall this is a great machine and I am glad to add this one to my woodworking tools. Putting it together is not easy, just the top weighs about 350 lbs. and you will need some help carrying this thing on top the stand. After securing in place everything should be easy with the exception of the belts which was not preset very well at least in my machine, so I have to loosen the motor mount base and slide for adjustment. It's like working in your car's motor. The manual wiring diagram did not match the motor wire color coding, so I have to call Jet for help, they are very helpful and will explain everything so you could hook it up. I don't blame them for not giving a male plug cord end since there's a lot of plug pattern to guess from. You will need to wire the shop for 240V. I am very happy with the machine, it works very well, and the long bed is really a good choice if you have the space.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Misma and Electrical, February 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: JET 708458K JJ-8CS 8-Inch 2 Horsepower Jointer, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Make sure that you're manual's model# and picture match, and then, BEFORE you start putting it together, you need to check that all the wiring for your motor is finished and installed like it is in the instruction manual!!! It is a great tool, that performs and the fit and finish are excellent, BUT, ours was not wired as the manual said, so it got put together, and then we realized that there was no hardwiring (cord and plug),to the motor. For the price, I think that Jet should update the manual AND, at least,send the necessary cord and plug. I did not call Jet, so I don't know for sure why our jointer arrived without any wiring. The 4 stars is due to the above, the jointer itself has already proven that Jet was a good choice.