JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Weighing in at a rock-solid 500 pounds, this 20-inch band saw tops JET's line with high-quality construction and big resawing capacity without a huge price tag. This saw's most prominent benefit is the one-piece, dual tapered column design, which offers superior rigidity and strength, minimizing vibration and keeping cuts clean, smooth, and accurate. Woodworkers in the know will also appreciate the inclusion of roller bearings on both the upper and lower guides, with dual roller bearings on each side of the blade and a single bearing behind the blade for back support. The system greatly reduces the friction inherent in stationary and European guide systems while providing more support. The saw is powered by a single-phase, 2-horsepower, totally enclosed, fan-cooled motor and has a blade speed of 3,450 sfpm. There's a large cast-iron worktable (21 by 21 inches) that tilts 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. This model also comes with a JET rip fence and a good miter gauge. The saw's maximum cutting height is 12-1/4 inches, and the upper blade guide uses a smooth and precise rack-and-pinion adjustment mechanism. This tool's versatility just keeps on going, accommodating 150-inch blades from 1/8 to 1-1/2 inches wide for equally smooth curve cutting or resawing. JET puts the finishing touches on the saw with two locking cabinet doors and the durable powder-coated finish found on all their shop tools. In all, we think serious woodworkers will really appreciate the high quality JET is able to deliver for such a low cost. --Brian Trinen

From the Manufacturer

The 20-inch is the largest in the JET family of band saws. This unit features a dual tapered column for superior rigidity, and a 2hp 1ph 230V only motor. Cutting width capacity is 20-inch and cutting height is 12-1/4-inch. Blade size ranges from 1/8-inch up to 1-1/2-inches wide and 150 inches long. A large 21-by-21-inch table is set to a comfortable height of 36 inches above the floor. The unit comes with a JET rip fence and miter gauge standard.

FEATURES

• Dual tapered column design for greater rigidity and strength
• Roller bearing blade guides (18" and 20")
• Precision computer balanced wheels
• Wide blade capacity for re-sawing large stock
• Large cutting capacity
• Superior dust collection pickup
• Rack-and-pinion blade guide height adjustment
• Dual locking doors
• Powder coated paint
• High quality band saw blades
• Rip fence
• Mitre gauge

SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Capacity (H/in): 12-1/4
Cutting Capacity (W/in): 20
Minimum Saw Blade (W/in): 1/8
Maximum Saw Blade (W/in): 1-1/2
Saw Blade (L/in): 150
Table Size (in): 21 x 21
Table Tilt (R x L): 45° x 10°
Table Height From Floor (in): 36-1/2
Wheel Diameter (in): 20-1/2
Blade Speed (SFPM): 3,450
Dust Chute Diameter (OD/in): 4
Motor: 2HP, 1 Ph, 230V
Net Weight (lbs): 500

Product Details

Product Manual [382kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 590 pounds
• 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: B00006J6PL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 708752
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,301 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New generation quality, July 24, 2003

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Claude Wadsworth (West Blocton, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Jet did themselves and all woodworkers a favor when they upgraded the 18 inch band saw and developed the new generation family of professional bandsaws. I had purchased a 14 inch band saw from Harbor Freight, It was really very good for the price,
But not what I needed in my fast growing wood shop.After much shopping and comparison, I decided on the Jet new generation 20 inch bandsaw. It has by far exceded my expections in all areas,
setup,operation, controls, safty,ease of use and accuracy.The standard equipment on the Jet, is optional on others.
The Jet 20 inch bandsaw is a great piece of equipment, and a good investment,, ..

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the serious woodworker..., May 26, 2004

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Boris (NH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

An excellent bandsaw. Vibration-free, powerful, ready to go out of the box. The best feature is the fact you can crank the guides up and down WITHOUT having to re-adjust them every time. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the 1" blade that it comes with is next to useless. It looks like a blade, feels like a blade, but doesn't cut like a blade. I didn't even get half way thru cutting up the shipping crate before it was mauling, not cutting, the wood. Overall, I'm very satisfied with my new bandsaw.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars bad from the start, June 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: JET 708752 JWBS-20 20-Inch 2 Horsepower Woodworking Bandsaw with Bearing Guides, 230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

they said the saw was ready for shipping, and after numeruos calls we finally received it in 4 weeks.The shipping was horrible-ABF claimed they were sending a truck with a lift.The driver calls 15 min. before he gets here and tells me I need a fork lift.The setup was ok at first, untill you put a real blade that cuts in it,then all the problems begin.Jet claims it will accept a 1 1/2" blade as long as you don't mind spending 4 hours trying to set it up,and then find out it rubs on the frame.The motor is mounted on a plate that is to small for the weight of the motor,which seems to help in the vibration!I've had the saw about 4 months and nothing but problems.Two of the lower bearings are going bad.The dust collection design is horrible.Jet says that most things are factory adjusted, then you find out about every thing on it is misaligned or just plain loose! The bottom line is if you have a lot of time on your hands for fixing and adjusting,this is the saw for you.Whoever engineered this saw should actually test their design and see how flawed it is!!!