JET 708597K JSG-96CS 9-Inch/6-Inch 3/4 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

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JET is a favorite with woodworkers because of power, precision, and quality. Mounted atop a rock-solid closed cabinet are a 6-inch wide belt sander as well as a 9-inch disc sander, each with an angle-capable work table and miter gauge slot--two slots, actually, on the disc sander table for cross-disc work as well as straight-on sanding. Jet took the quality a notch higher on this model by putting a graphite sheet on the belt platen, keeping the temperature down and extending belt life. Tracking is sometimes tricky with belt sanders, so we're glad to see the single tracking adjustment knob and the quick-lock handle that keeps the belt from wandering. Changing belts is a snap--just release the belt tension lever. The 4-inch dust port accepts a standard dust-collection system hose and draws from both sanders, keeping the mess out of your shop and your lungs. The 3/4-horsepower motor runs the belt sander at 2258 rpm and the disc at 1725 rpm, enough to handle big jobs without bogging down. There's even space in the cabinet to store abrasives.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description

The unique JET Combination Belt/Disc Sander combines a 9in. disc and 6in. x 48in. belt for workshop versatility. While small and compact, the combo sander offers industrial 3/4 HP power while taking up a small footprint in your shop. A quick-release belt tension lever makes belt changes fast and easy while a quick-lock dust cover allows fast disc changes. Style: Benchtop oscillating spindle sander, HP: 3/4, Speed (RPM): 1,725, Motor Phase(s): Single, Motor Voltage: 115, Amps: 3, OPM: 30, Belt Size (in. x in.): 6 x 48, Disc Diameter (in.): 9

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 28 x 20 inches ; 196 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 140 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: B00007E1LF
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• Item model number: 708597K
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,720 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #28 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Combination Disc & Belt Sanders
  • #81 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Belt Sanders

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD MACHINE..HAD TO RETURN IT, November 6, 2004

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KRASSEL (SPANAWAY, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708597K JSG-96CS 9-Inch/6-Inch 3/4 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Don't get me wrong here, this is a real good machine. Very heavily built, excellant finish, and very quiet. The dust collection is great, it has plenty of power and tracks well. But I had to return it and replace it with the Shop Fox G4790(see separate review). There were a couple of reasons for this. First you cannot remove the end piece from the belt sander and sand on the radius. This piece is an intregal part of the tracking system and must remain on the machine when sanding. I need a machine that I can sand/shape large radius on. Second..I need a machine that I can quickly change belts, as I will go thru 4-5 differant grits in a 10 minute period. Changing the belt on this machine involves removing parts...too slow. The last item was the casters...they should be heavier duty. If I had kept the machine I would have changed them out for Gizzly 3" locking casters.
If none of these are important to your use, I would recommend this sander. It's a nice machine and I wish I could have kept it.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sander - Great Value, December 27, 2002

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This review is from: JET 708597K JSG-96CS 9-Inch/6-Inch 3/4 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this sander from Tool Crib a few months ago. It wasn't on the Amazon.com site at the time.

I went with the open stand because I wanted some storage below. Not sure if that's an option thru Amazon.com.

The sander was easy to set up. The fit and finish was excellent. It runs smooth, though the graphite platen behind the belt sander it somewhat noisy. It seems to have quieted a bit with more use. Bits of the graphite material get all over the place for about the first 15 mins of use but that seems to have taken care of itself.

I found the belt a little tough to adjust as to maintain a given lateral position on the rollers. This is my first belt sander so that might just be due my lack of familiararity with the machine.

The sander has ample power. I have yet to get it to bog down on pine, maple or white oak. The tables are very good. The disk table is machined cast iron and well built. The belt table seems to be pressed from heavy sheet metal but has worked fine for me. It's not flimsy at all. It was fairly easy to square everything up and set the stops. Though on the belt table, I had to leave a little extra gap between the belt and the table because when you tighten the table locks, it seems to pull the table toward the belt. Not a big deal though.

Dust collection is better than I expected. There are sliding panels in the rear of the sander to direct the collection from either the disk or belt sander area. I thought this was good idea. I have a 1-1/2 HP Delta dust collector located about 15 feet from the sander and the combination seems to do a good job at keeping the sanding dust down.

Other than the preceeding minor issues, I think this is a great sander. The value is hard to beat, if not impossible to beat. I find that the sander is very stable on the open stand. It gives me extra storage with a shop-made plywood shelf and saved me a few bucks. Though the closed stand does look nice I though function was more important.

I recommend this sander highly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jet 708597K Combination 9" Disc / 6" x 48" Belt Sander, March 10, 2004

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R. Stevens "Wooder" (Manitowoc, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708597K JSG-96CS 9-Inch/6-Inch 3/4 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased in February 2004 to replace a smaller sander that wore out after 15 years. I was impressed with the quality of the machine. Tracking was easily set up and has stayed true. Plenty of power, smooth operation and the vaccuum system is helpful in dust removal. Only negative was in the foot lever to lock the wheels which bent if I engaged the lock with a foot. Worked fine if one used a hand to set the lock. This flimsey locking mechanism should be improved.