JET 708663PK JTAS-10XL50-W1 10-Inch Left Tilt 3-Horsepower 10-Inch Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase

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While this JET saw beats its closest competitor on price, it also offers some advantages in terms of design and construction. Placing the quick-connect electrical plug right at the saw so the user doesn't have to search out the wall socket for every blade change is just one small example of JET's attention to detail. The stand for this saw is made of a heavy-gauge metal, and features a hinged motor cover and a 4- inch dust port for easy connection to a dust-collection system. A change in the hole pattern on the fence rails means lefties can shift the set up to their preference. The left-tilting arbor is another mark in this saw's favor. Tilting the blade away from the fence negates the need for a sacrificial fence and reduces the risk of the piece binding under the blade. This saw's most impressive feature is the smooth action of the blade height-adjustment mechanism. Not only will users save their wrists and knuckles, but they'll also save time by being able to crank the blade to the exact height necessary with vastly fewer test runs for every rabbet, dado, tongue, and groove. Finally, we really appreciate JET's use of totally enclosed fan-cooled motors on this and every other saw the company makes. While this may add a little to the final cost of the saw, the extra life and reliability this gives the motors is well worth it. This saw is an excellent choice in its price range. --Nancy Gleason

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The JET XACTASAW 10in. Table Saw boasts a powerful 3 HP motor and exclusive 50in. commercial XACTA fence II with T-square design. This XACTASAW is left tilt with a wide-stance, heavy-duty trunnion for stability and smooth blade positioning. Powder coated for a long-lasting, chip-resistant finish. HP: 3, Max. RPM: 4,200, Amps: 14.5, Arbor Size (in.): 5/8, CFM: Dust Collection Min CFM Required: 350, Blade Diameter (in.): 10, Motor Phase(s): 1, Motor Voltage: 230 (prewired 230V), Port Size (in.): 4in. O.D. dust port for increased dust collection efficiency, Max. Depth (in.): Max Depth of Cut: 3in., Table Dimensions W x L (in.): 20 x 27, Extensions (qty.): 2, Material Type: Cast iron and metal, Finish Type: Powder coat, Assembly Required: Yes

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• Item model number: 708663PK
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
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115 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JET vs. other Saws, January 13, 2000

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"[e-mail]" (Plainfield, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708663PK JTAS-10XL50-W1 10-Inch Left Tilt 3-Horsepower 10-Inch Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was in the market for a cabinet saw, so I read up on cabinetsaws in magazines and discussion boards. That helped me narrow it downto 3. The Jet, Delta, and Powermatic. I also knew I wanted to get a left tilt saw because I see them as a little safer than the right tilts (when it comes to pushing stock against the fence on the right hand side).

All the literature I read said good things about all 3 saws. Some people preferred on over the other, but in all the reviews I read, the one thing that everyone said was the the Jet was the best value, the only thing it didn't have in it's favor was the reputation of Delta and Powermatic (some people may over look the Jet because it's not made in the US, but from what I've read it's just as solid as and has a good design). All things being equal, Jet got my money because of the price, which allows me to buy some other things for my shop and something nice for the boss who agreed to let me buy it.

Another selling point was the fact that Jet recently bought Powermatic, so the company plans on being around for a while. Hope this helps. happy woodworking.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't think there is a better value for the price, September 14, 2000

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Richard Gluck (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708663PK JTAS-10XL50-W1 10-Inch Left Tilt 3-Horsepower 10-Inch Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Since I think most folks would consider this a major purchase decision for their shop, I opted to write this review only after I had a chance to really give it a workout. I have been using this saw in my shop for about 8 months and must say I have been extremely satisfied with its performance. I haven't needed to make any adjustments since the intial setup except for the table saw insert: small table vibration will change the screw heights so I recommend you put a drop of epoxy down to hold each of the alan screws in place.

Assembly went fairly well with one hitch. There are seven bolts to mount for attaching the front guide rail that holds the rip fence. Only 6 of the 7 holes aligned correctly, so I have to admit I was cussing and swearing a bit when the 7th bolt wouldn't go in. I had to drill and tap a new hole (6 bolts are probably enough but I was determined to get that 7th one in), so I was mildly disappointed that Jet's manufacturing quality let that type of defect slip through.

Things I really like: the handwheels are big, have a nice feel, and they have very little backplay. The lock down knobs that hold the saw's height and angle are real secure. Teflon glides are mounted on the side of the ripfence which gives you a nice smooth action. The fence also sits very low on the table - I have no problem ripping 1/8" plywood. Except for the inductive kick when you start the motor, its otherwise pretty quiet. Table vibration is really minimal, even though I have the saw mounted on a mobile base.

Quality of cutting is superb. I use thin kerf blades and have cut just about everything from 1/8" ply to 12/4" cherry and yes, it cuts like the proverbial hot knife thru butter. There is ample power to keep the blade rpm consistent even through the thick hardwoods - something my 110V saw could never do.

Things that I think could be improved: though its fine when locked in place, the rip fence is cumbersome to move especially when you are making minor adjustments. I'll rationalize my comment as a price trade-off. That's primarily because the fence slides on only the front guide rail. The teflon/plastic screw inserts they use to adjust the heighth and squaring of the fence are a bit tacky - they are hard to turn and should be made better. I also think the blade guard can be improved: to remove it you have to loosen a bolt that's underneath the table insert. I don't like that because first you have to pull the insert, and second you have to put a wrench and your hand nearer to the blade - I think there are good designs out there where the blade guard can be bolted and unbolted entirely from the outside of the cabinet. Finally, I'll note that the primary table top has a bevelled front edge, but the extensions wings do not. I can't figure out why they didn't bevel the extensions wings as well, because you end up with two sharp corners on the front edge of the table where the extensions wing get mounted. I ended up filing those corners down so that there was no possibility of scraping my hands or potentially marring any wood surface.

All totalled, the saw still gets my 5 rating with the comments noted above. I researched and compared this saw to several other manufacturers that I concluded cost several hundred dollars more for the same level of quality and performance. I also recommend buying a left tilt saw - I think it's safer because the saw teeth tilt away from you when doing angled cuts and you're less likely to bind or kick back the work piece.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressions of Jet Left Tilt Cabinet Saw JTAS10XL, June 22, 2000

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Ken Bean (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708663PK JTAS-10XL50-W1 10-Inch Left Tilt 3-Horsepower 10-Inch Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I owned a Powermatic Model 66 for several years; we used it in our piano rebuilding shop, and then I sold it a few years ago. I did a lot of research before I bought the Jet. I wanted a left tilt saw like the Powermatic; I was just used to that set-up. The Powermatic was a very nice machine, but there are actually some things I prefer about the Jet. The Jet handwheels crank really smoothly and easily, and the trunnion gears mesh better, especially around 45 degree tilt, than the Powermatic's did. Set-up of the Jet took me a few evenings; I know that other people could have probably done it in less time, but I am a stickler for accuracy and wanted to make sure that all the tables were perfectly straight and flat after I assembled them. This took a little time with a straightedge, but was achievable with the cast iron table and extension wings; like the staff in Fine Woodworking, I was able to adjust them so I could not detect any deviation from the straightedge, even out to the ends of the extensions. The extension wings will flex slightly, so you have about.005" either way to play with depending on how you support the wing when you tighten the bolts that attach the wings to the main table. After tightening the bolts, though, they stay. No shims were necessary between the main table and the wings to achieve flatness. I couldn't insist on the same precision from the wood table insert however. It had a slight bow in the center. I suppose I could drill another hole in the middle of the right extension wing to add some support and force the table board up in the middle, but it's not critical right now.

The instructions for the Xacta fence are not totally clear, and it took some going back and forth between the manual for the saw and the manual for the fence to figure out which "table" they were talking about when they referred to either the main table, the extension wings or the table insert. (If you have some mechanical sense though you should be able to figure it out, otherwise just call Jet.) This was probably because the fence is designed as an add-on for other saws, as well as being the stock fence for the Jet. The saw is made in Taiwan but the fence in USA, so if you are assembling the unit with ratchets you will need both metric and U.S. sockets. The rust preventative on the table and wings is somewhat messy, but cleans off quite easily: I just used a rag dampened with some naphtha. The saw makes extremely smooth cuts and the accuracy is exceptional. I installed a thin kerf Freud 50 tooth carbide blade (TK906) and it seems like it may be the only blade I'll ever need. Vibration is very low (it passes the nickel test-you can stand a nickle on its edge when the saw is running) and the motor is fairly quiet. The fence is solid, works well and stays parallel to the blade, and adjustments are very easy and simple. Miter gauge seems to fit slot well and is good for all but the most precision cuts: for those you can invest in a more expensive guage. I am overall very impressed with the saw. I do some precision cabinet work and fitting, and it appears that the saw is everything I could ask for. The only complaints I have are very minor: I think it would be nice if Jet threw in a can of touchup paint like they do with their other tools; the fence got a little banged around in shipping and the paint got rubbed off in a few places; and one of the brass screws holding the plastic fence side on was broken off. When you get it all together the saw is extremely heavy (Shipping weight was 500 lbs, not including the fence, extension table, etc.). So I would highly recommend a mobile base if you ever plan on moving it. I am looking forward to many evenings of enjoyment with my saw. ....