JET 708315BTC JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw

by Jet

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For a fast set-up and quick cut, choose the JET 708315BTC JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw. Exclusive features include the smooth speed belt drive transmission with poly-V belt, which eliminates vibration to the blade, and the precision rule measurement system, for quick identification of cutting capacity. This model also has rapid extension wings and a rear outfeed support to keep material steady throughout the cutting process.

The JET JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw offers: The trademarked Smooth Speed belt drive transmission with poly-V belt to eliminate vibrations to the blade The precision-rule measurement system for quick reference Cutting capacity up to 24-1/2 inches Built-in storage space Side handles for mobility

This table saw can handle cuts up to three inches deep with the blade set at 90 degrees. View larger.

Rapid extension wings and a rear support keep your work material steady. View larger.

Precision details make use easy and intuitive. View full diagram.

Cord storage and side handles improve this saw's mobility.

Durable, Portable Design
Featuring an exclusive Jet design constructed with steel corner posts for exceptional durability, the JBTS-10BT-3 can handle even the roughest, toughest applications. This saw is also truly portable. It weighs just 62 pounds and boasts contoured side handles to allow easy lifting and mobility, so you can move it around your shop or from job site to job site.

Smooth Speed Belt Drive Transmission for Vibration-Free, Quiet Operation
To help ensure truly smooth operation, the JBTS-10BT-3 comes equipped with Jet's exclusive "Smooth Speed" belt drive transmission with a poly-V belt to eliminate vibrations and extend the life of the motor. At the same time, this system provides quieter operation and an improved transfer of power over other models.

Precision Rule System and Dual Function Handwheel for Accurate Cuts
This saw's Precision Rule measurement system saves you time by providing quick identification of cutting capacity up to 24-1/2 inches (when wing is fully extended).It is also built with a dual function handwheel, which raises and bevels the blade for quick, accurate set up.

15 Amp, 5,000 RPM Motor Provides Power; Amply Sized Table for Versatility
A 15 Amp, 5,000 RPM motor provides plenty of raw cutting power, while precision-machined miter slots give you direct control of the miter gauge, resulting in higher-quality cuts. Additionally, a good-sized table measuring 20 x 27 inches includes an extension wing to create a cutting capacity of 24-1/2 inches. The JBTS-10BT-3 cuts up to three inches deep with the blade set at 90 degrees, and up to 2-1/2 inches deep when it's bevel-set at 45 degrees.

Additionally, the rear outfeed support converts to a left side extension, giving you even greater versatility.

User-Friendly Design with Built-In Storage
Designed to be user-friendly, the JBTS-10BT-3 requires minimal assembly and includes built-in storage for the power cord, rip fence, miter gauge, saw blade, and wrenches to help keep you organized and on-track.

The JBTS-10BT-3 measures 14.0 x 61.4 x 24.0 (WxHxL), weighs 52 pounds, and is backed by a five-year warranty.

About JET: A History of Sharing New, Feature-Rich Products
Opened in 1958 after the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, Washington to Japan, JET began as a small dealer that sold air hoists and trolleys out of a single hardware store in Seattle. Over the years, JET has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings, but by the early 1970s, metalworking had become the base of their business line. And by the 1980s, JET had expanded into the realm of woodworking. Today, you'll find that JET offers a wide range of popular woodworking tools that are backed with best-in-class features and excellent service.

What's in the Box
Saw, one miter gauge, wing extension, rear outfeed support, manual, and warranty card.

Product Description

Includes 10-in Left Tilt Bench Top Table Saw w/ 41-in Work Surface - 708315BTC

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 24 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 59.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CFH3A8
• Item model number: 708315BTC
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,635 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #37 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Table Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jet tablesaw - Best for the price!, May 30, 2006

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Raid Gear "DrStein99" (Audubon Park, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708315BTC JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a home-business owner, I have some pretty big concerns in my budget and do my research for tools. I owned a $100 tablesaw I bought from the hardware store, and have had problems with the blades / spindle not cutting accurately. After going to all the hardware stores in the area, I found the problem was the same with all saws in the class. The direct-drive saws present issues keeping the blades rigid. This tablesaw from Jet was the only one with a belt-drive, that took the tension off the motor spindle allowing it to remain rigid and reduce viabration. It is also supported by all the accessories that Jet sells that are compatible with it. For the price, in its class - it is the best, simply because it uses the v-belt design on the spindle.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars JET JBTS-10BT-3 10" Benchtop Table Saw, November 7, 2007

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Captain John "JRB" (Edmonds, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708315BTC JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've always heard great things about Jet table saws: quality manufacturing, quiet, reliable equipment, top-of-the-line tools that will provide years of service. How much of that would transfer to Jet's new 10" benchtop saw (Amazon price about $200) was the operative question for me.

I'm kind of an average weekend-do-it-yourselfer when it comes to woodworking and working with power tools like a table saw. I've owned a Delta 10" benchtop in the recent past, so I have some basis for comparison, though I have worked with similar, but professional grade equipment from time-to-time as well.

SET UP and SAW CALIBRATION
Setting up the Jet saw really wasn't very difficult; a precision square and a hex wrench to make adjustments had my blade square and parallel in no time; setting the 45-degree stop was more complicated and required a bit of muscle to wrestle the blade to the proper angle, but once done, everything was true as can be. Overall ease of set-up on a scale of 1 to 10, probably about an 8. Right out of the the box, the 45 degree stop was nowhere close; calibrating the parallel and vertical blade positions was a snap.

There isn't a whole lot to assemble, so I'd rate that aspect about 9 on my scale. Any questions, just read the manual, which is nicely illustrated (exploded diagrams and photos) and detailed.

PERFORMANCE
In my humble opinion, this saw really hums. It's powerful enough to smoothly and easily cut the kind of material I will be using; the included blade, while not a precision, fine-tuned instrument, seems to have done a very nice job with all the operations I've subjected it to so far; it will be interesting to see what kind of results I get with a really nice blade. But for out-of-the-box, the blade is versatile, sharp, and produces nice cuts.

This benchtop saw is not as quiet as one would expect from a professional grade machine, but the belt drive does make it quieter than direct drive saws. Compared to my old Delta, the noise levels seem to have dropped about 25 percent. That's a real plus in any shop.

QUALITY AND PRECISION
For a Jet tool, I'm a little disappointed in the quality of the mitre gauge and rip fence. These are hardly precision instruments and do more to compound your work than help it. While I didn't expect laser-cut, ultra-smooth, precisely manufactured equipment, neither did I expect something on the exact opposite of the scale, which is what Jet seems to have packaged with this saw. Expecting to position the rip fence parallel to the blade is almost wishful thinking; likewise, the mitre gauge is almost too toy-like to be of much use. Both the mitre gauge and rip fence (and associated scale) are prime candidates for replacement with aftermarket tools.

MISCELLANEOUS
Save for the mitre gauge and rip fence, Jet appears to have done a commendable job with this saw's design; the only operation gliche I've encountered is the occasional interference of the rip fence and the handwheel used to raise and lower the blade. The construction is sturdy, though not heavy, there is plenty of opportunity to add extension wings and a table surround, plus the relative light weight offers a lot of portability. I've mounted my saw on my own purpose-built stand with casters, yielding a surface height of 34.5 inches -- ideal for me. The saw is attached to the stand with four hex bolts, easily removed when I need to take the saw somewhere.

OVERALL IMPRESSIONS
Pressed (or not-so-pressed as the case may be) to rate this saw, I think I'd give it an 8 out of 10, dropping the two points because of the disappointing mitre gauge and rip fence. Beyond that, Jet has produced pretty much what I expected for a $200 weekend project tool. It's at least on par with comparably priced (and even higher priced) equipment, likely better than most. If you feel up to replacing the two aforementioned components (mitre saw and rip fence), you should have the foundation for a very nice, versatile piece of equipment that will serve you well.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, buthas some annoying issues., December 29, 2007

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Daniel Berlin (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708315BTC JBTS-10BT-3 15 Amp Benchtop Table Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This saw is great for a bunch of things.
Ripping accurately is not one of them.
See, the fence is designed very cheaply, and unlike the fence on a Ridgid or Bosch or Dewalt tablesaw, does not stay square to the table.
In fact, it will happily clamp itself very misaligned (by about 3/8ths of an inch either way).

In addition, the miter gauges on this saw are non-standard. Mostly because everything in this saw appears to have been sized metricly (the arbor lock nut, for example, is 24mm, the adjustment nuts are 10mm, etc).
Most miter gauges are 3/8 by 3/4. The one on this saw is 10mm by 16mm.
You will not be able to find any aftermarket miter gauges or jigs that will work in these slots.

All this said, Jet's support is amazing. At first i figured the fence was just damaged in shipping. I called Jet, and they fedex'd me one without any questions (saturday delivery no less!). Sadly, the fence had the same problem (does not square to table, happily clamps misaligned).

Jet makes great contractor and cabinet saws. They have great support. I wish they had made a great benchtop saw, but unless your needs are very simple, this is not it.

If you want a cheap saw to rip flooring or something, this saw is fine.
If you plan to do any fine work at all, step up and buy something else.