JET 708776K JWSS-10PFX Supersaw 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw with 52-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

by Jet

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new Supersaw from JET has many new and unique features that leave the competition in the dust. First is the brand new Micro Glide fence. Micro adjustment and a magnified cursor mean greater precision, and there are four T-slots on the fence to accommodate various types of jigs. JET's exclusive moveable power switch allows you to position it where it works best for you - anywhere along the front rail. The switch is illuminated when powered for a quick visual reference. This saw also features an improved clear blade guard with independently moving sides for greater safety. Its wider stance and greater weight provide far more stability. Precision-ground cast iron wings instead of cheaper stamped steel mean a smoother, longer lasting work surface. The motor is located inboard, which means a more compact design and a saw that fits flush against a wall when not in use. But you will get lots of use from your new JET Supersaw, and that's why we provided a fully enclosed cabinet for superior dust collection. The 1-3/4hp totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor offers dual capacitors along with dual voltage 115/230-volt, pre-wired 115-volt. But that's not all, you also get a larger stop switch, a deluxe mitre gauge with adjustable bar, a quick release hinged access door, convenient padded storage racks on both sides of the cabinet and a 4-inch dust port. The Supersaw is engineered to provide a lifetime of enjoyable, trouble-free usage.

FEATURES

• Two solid cast iron wings instead of stamped steel offer twice as much cast iron work surface as the competition
• A brand-new fence with magnified cursor, micro adjustment and 4 T-slots for jigs
• An improved blade guard with sides that move independently
• A wider stance and greater weight mean far more stability
• An innovative on/off switch located up front that can be positioned anywhere along the fence rail, plus thoughtful details like a reset button and power indicator light
• 2-year Warranty

STRUCTURAL DETAILS

• 4-inch Dust Port
• Independent Upper Guard Sides
• Fully Enclosed Cabinet
• Powder Coated Finish
• Rip Capacities: 30" & 52"
• Hinged Access Door
• Moveable, Illuminated On/Off Switch
• Soft Grip Handles
• Camlock Hold Down
• Cast Iron Wing Material

FENCE FEATURES

• Magnification Cursor
• Micro Adjustment
• 4 T-Slots for Jigs
• Remove anywhere along Rails
• Gap between Main and Slider: 1/64"
• Self Aligning
• Back Grip

MOTOR FEATURES

• Start Capacitor
• Run Capacitor
• Totally Enclosed, Fan Cooled

SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR:
Amperage: 14/7
Motor HP: 1-3/4, 115V
Motor RPM: 3450
Heat Code 60 degrees - E
TABLE:
Blade to Front of Table: 11-1/2"
Main Table Size: 21-1/4" x 27"
Main Table (Total in Sq. Inches): 573.75"
Wing Size: 10-1/4" x 27
Number of Wings: 2
Wing Surface (Total in Square Inches): 552.96"
Total Cast Iron Surface Area (Total in Square Inches): 1,127.25"
SLIDING TABLE:
Size: 14" x 27"
Distance between Sliding Table and Blade: 4"
Maximum Cross Cut: 28-1/2"
WEIGHT: 379 lbs.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 310 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: B00006J6PO
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 708776K
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #660,197 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good saw that was almost great., December 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: JET 708776K JWSS-10PFX Supersaw 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw with 52-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

First some of the good stuff - the saw cuts very well, is very stable, has low vibration, and is easy to set up. Assembly took less then two hours but would probably be faster with help from a second person. Alignment checking and adjustment took another hour or so. The blade was already parallel to the right miter slot but the 90 degree stop had to be adjusted. The left wing, which contains the left miter slot, had to be shimmed at the front to be parallel to the blade and right slot. The main table is flat but both wings are bowed, one up and one down slightly less then a 1/32", while the extension table sags a 1/16" in the middle.

The fence does flex a little, about 1/16", at the rear when pushing it over by hand, but even at it's max flex it is not noticeable at the front of the blade and doesn't seem to alter the cut at all. The only way I could get it to flex while cutting was when ripping a full sheet of 3/4" ply, but it still didn't affect the cut. When you lock down the fence as tight as possible it slides to the right during the lock down about a 1/32". When you lock down lighter, Jet tech support's solution, it does not do this but when cutting large or heavy stock you have to lock it down tight or it can shift a little. I was only able to do this with the full sheet of ply as well.

The controls are very smooth and accurate. The miter gauge, blade guard, magnified cursor, and splitter work very well. The micro adjust works as long as there isn't too much dust on the front rail. The throat plate had a small bump at the front that had to be filed off to make it level with the tabletop. After that the adjustment screws could level the entire plate with the tabletop.

Dust collection is very good with this saw as well. A little dust escapes at the front of the blade using a shop vac as the collector, which may be the reason, but everything else is captured.

All in all I like the saw and it works very well. I believe it to be a great value. The only thing that really upsets me are the extension wings, which I am trying to get replaced with flat ones through Jet's tech support.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One Smooooth Saw!, November 19, 2003

By 

R. Moroney "hackney" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708776K JWSS-10PFX Supersaw 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw with 52-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Really 4 1/2 stars.

The all cast-iron construction gives quiet and smooth operation that has to be heard to be believed. Smoooooooth. The motor's power is very good for 120v. The table is dead flat, but the fence is not, not even close. Laid the fence on the table for use as a straight edge as instructed in the manual; wobbles like a hobbyhorse. Contacted Jet, they sent a new one that is just as bad. But at least it locks down better than the old one. However, if you push firmly on the rear of the fence, it moves and stays there.

The cast iron wings have a sharp 90 degree edge on the front, they ought to match the nice bevel on the main table. And a very minor problem: the miter assembly hold-down bolt threads were defective, Jet sent a new one.

The blade guard is well designed except for the anti-kick-back-pawls, they are sharp enough to cut you and the spring is built for STRONG, certain to mar any wood it contacts. Overall, though, the saw makes most work easy and fast. And at this price I'm willing to put up with the fence, it's good enough for now. And if absolute precision is ever needed from the fence, then there are several replacements available.

If you own a Supersaw, or are just considering one, join the Yahoo Supersaw Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Supersaw

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to do modifications and additions, November 25, 2003

By 

ROBERT QUARG (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708776K JWSS-10PFX Supersaw 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw with 52-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

After using the Super Saw for 7 months I have mostly negative observations. The few positive observations simply do not outweigh the myriad negative, thus the two star rating.

First the negative:

1.) The fence is not flat, does not stay aligned, and has a large amount of deflection with even moderate pressure. The deflection problem was noticeable even just after each adjustment. Four adjustments were required in a month and were not noticeably prolonged when the bolts holding the adjustment were tightened very tight. Lastly, I used several precision rules to check the fence for flatness. Enough variation was evident to make me worry. I ended up purchasing the Vega fence and have been quite happy since. I suggest anyone considering this saw do the same.

2.) Dust collection does not work as advertised. After a great deal of searching on the net and several calls to Jet I finally took the plunge and enlarged the holes in the base of the cabinet. Dust collection is better but not great. Considering I have a 1 ½ horse power dust collector 8 feet from the saw, I expected much better results.

3.) Saw table and wings are not flat. Granted, they are not out by much: .005 to .007 at the maximum. But considering what I paid for the saw I expected tolerances to be somewhat higher.

4.) Timing belt broke within the first 3 months. This is the belt controlling blade height. I was surprised at how hard the belt is to get to and was not happy with the quality of parts. I can see this being a problem in the future.

5.) Accessories are hard to come by. In particular, the distance of the miter gauge slots from the saw blade makes 3rd party accessories unusable. For example, I have yet to find a tenoning jig that will fit this saw. Also, my choice of fence was limited by the location of the fence bolts and by the configuration of the saw. My preference was the Incra fence, but the manufacture advised me that it would not fit even thought is advertised as fitting almost any saw.

6.) The blade guard and kickback paws need some work and are hard to remove. In addition, no third party options (that I know of) exist.

7.) Lastly, Jet service is sporadic. Depending on who you are connected with, you may or may not get good information.

On the positive side:

1.) Motor runs well and does every job I have asked of it. Including, cutting 2 ½ inch hardwoods like maple and oak. Just make sure you have a sharp blade.
2.) When you do get a good Jet rep on the phone service is quick.

3.) Saw is quiet and smooth.

I think you can see, considering all the negatives I don't think this saw is a good buy. At some point in the future, when the problems are fixed, it will be worth a look. Until then, stay clear and don't be fooled by a feature list that does not deliver.