Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw

New to woodwork, and you want to upgrade from the Triton?


That aside, if I can ever afford to upgrade, the Jet is a direction I'd be very tempted to head, despite the extra cost, it looks an excellent machine.

If you have the money, consider adding the Incra fence to it - imagine the accuracy then!

Don't agonize son, just do it! The 'other' choice is the TSC 10 HB. Both very solid, quiet and accurate apparently. If you search you will find hours of reading here and elsewhere. In summary:
Jet = a bit more $, supposedly less HP but in reality no real difference, top fence and dust collection, nice paintjob.

Originally Posted by RIMP

I've been agonizing over a TS to replace my Triton and am gravitating towards the Jet 10" Supersaw. I intend to use it for furniture/picture frames/boxes and alike and want a quite accurate machine. I would like to hear from people who use, or have used them. Preferably factual positive or negative comments relating to the use of the machine.
Ron - a fussy, retired, new to woodwork, learner!

have you read this thread ? Well worth considering.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f153/table-46669

The Jet Supersaw is an excellent machine; smooth, accurate and easy to use. The fence is a very good one, and with the sliding table, makes large cross-cutting easy and accurate.

If you pursue the Jet path, be sure to go for the Euro spec version (not the US one)

Thanks for the input.
What is the difference between the Euro spec version and the US one?

This question is raised occasionally so it would be worth documenting the differences in one place. The following is my understanding. SS owners please chip in with any additions/corrections.


Arbour diameter
Euro - 30mm
US - 5/8" (16mm)

Dado ability
Euro - will not take a dado blade (arbour is too short)
US - will take dado set

Riving knife or splitter
Euro - has a riving knife that rises and falls with the blade
US - has a splitter (same as TSC-10HB)

Blade guard
Euro - has orange blade guard with port for dust extraction hose. Hose is supplied with saw (I think)
US - has clear perspex blade guard with no dust extraction on guard, sides of blade guard are hinged independently

Dust extraction
Euro - 100 mm port (plus blade guard, see above), internal arrangement is possibly improved compared to US
US - 100 mm port, used to have an internal plate with small holes where air was sucked through, early reports were unflattering, not sure if it has changed in more recent times


Both versions have a 1.75hp, single phase motor.
Both are available in an "open stand" or "fully enclosed base" configuration.
Both are available with a sliding table to the left of the blade, which gives a cross-cut of about 750 mm.
There are two fence systems available - Microglide and Xacta II

Different retailers seem to stock different combinations of the above options.

George

Originally Posted by Stuart.

New to woodwork, and you want to upgrade from the Triton?

Fast learner

Originally Posted by George

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Arbour diameter
Euro - 30mm
US - 5/8" (16mm)
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Strictly speaking, 16mm does not equal 5/8", they differ by a fraction, enough that the smaller bore won't fit on the larger arbour. Conversely there will be a tiny amount of slop if you fit the larger bore on the smaller arbour. Can't remember which is which though .

Mick

Originally Posted by journeyman Mick

Strictly speaking, 16mm does not equal 5/8", they differ by a fraction, enough that the smaller bore won't fit on the larger arbour. Conversely there will be a tiny amount of slop if you fit the larger bore on the smaller arbour. Can't remember which is which though .

Mick

5/8"____25.4(1") ÷ 8 x 5 = 15.875mm

I have a Euro SS with the sliding table. Table is very fiddly to set just right. Take your time.
Mine came with the the 2.5" hose for the blade guard & the 2.5" x 4" Y-junction for the dust collector. And I'm told the dust port is much better than previous models.
Great machine.
...Phil