Jet 708917 JWBS-12RF 12-Inch Band Saw Rip Fence

by Jet

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Jet JWBS-12RF 12-Inch Band Saw Rip Fence features positive locking assembly that slides along the rail with low-friction plastic contact points for smooth, easy adjustments. The miter gauge pivots 30 degrees left or right to facilitate angled cuts. This band saw rip fence includes a 6-by-1-inch diameter resaw attachment for added versatility.

From the Manufacturer

This rip fence has a positive locking assembly that slides along the rail with low-friction plastic contact points for smooth, easy adjustments. The miter gauge pivots 30-Degree left or right to facilitate angled cuts.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 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: B00006AGPY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 708917
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,543 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful but poorly designed, January 8, 2004

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"vtmtnman" (Vergennes, VT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jet 708917 JWBS-12RF 12-Inch Band Saw Rip Fence (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a little displeased with this item. Installation is no big deal, but lining up the rear rail clip vertically such that the fence smoothly glides across the table, yet locks smoothly, is nearly impossible. Pliers required to fine-tune the fit. Moreover, the needle indicator is sufficiently long to allow an accurate read on the cm side of the fence scale rule, but not the inch side. On my front rail, the stick-on rule is actually not parallel to the rail and table, and it came this way. So the upshot is use a conbination square to measure your cuts for this one. Finally, I have seen much better online deals for this fence. On the plus side, it does permit a very stable cut - I have shaved 1/8" veneers from 6 inch tall maple with reasonable precision, and it really helps, along with a featherboard, for resawing to make bookmathced cabinet door panels.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite there, January 30, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Jet 708917 JWBS-12RF 12-Inch Band Saw Rip Fence (Tools & Home Improvement)

The fence for the 12" band saw doesn't meet Jet's normal high standard. I had trouble with the rear hook assembly. Some detailed instructions would be helpful (none exist with the manual). The parts come in a bag, and you're on your own. The front clamp doesn't work smoothly. This, combined with the poor rear hook assembly, make the fence less than I'd expect from Jet. I'll use it until I can find a well-made substitute, then in the can it goes...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Usable but has some issues., June 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Jet 708917 JWBS-12RF 12-Inch Band Saw Rip Fence (Tools & Home Improvement)

First of all the fence works fine once you tune it up, the table of the saw is predrilled to accept the rails and their assembly is pretty straight forward. The fence itself is not assembled and there are no instructions provided, but its fairly obvious when you look at the CAD drawing on the parts list what goes where.

TIP: if you don't already have one buy a feeler gauge or better yet a set of setup blocks. This makes setting the fence height from the table a lot easier.

My only gripe is the sick-on ruler that came pre-attached to the rail is not square to table and is full 3/4" off the mark. Easily replaced with another stick on ruler but its a bit annoying that its that far off. Having to pay over 50$ for such a critical piece of equipment that is standard on most other band saws the least they can do is get the tape on straight and true.

Since there are no other fence systems out there for the Jet your stuck with this one. But it does work fine just plan on spending additional money on a new adhesive measuring tape and a good set of setup blocks.