Opinions of the Jet JTS-10DD Table Saw?

[MsJaye]

Hi there,

I'm looking to purchase a table saw that's of sufficient quality to do reasonable joinery without driving me insane. After briefly looking at the current crop of $200-300 bits and pieces, I've decided there's really no alternative but to move up to the next price bracket.

I'm looking at the JET JTS-10DD for around $850, and I'm wondering if anyone can report on whether it's a good piece of machinery to work with?

In particular, is the fence accurate and useable? Does it have any serious pitfalls? Which competitors should I consider in a similar price range?

Here's a URL spec'ing the machine: [Link] (http://www.gregorymachinery.com.au/equipment_catalogue/saws/tablesaws/jet_jts10dd.htm)

Also, does anyone have any idea of good places to browse such stuff in Sydney?

Many Thanks,

Jaye.

[kenmil]

If it bears the Jet name, it's good, but this is the entry level model, contractor's saw. Direct drive ??? Hmmm.

[bitingmidge]

I agree with ken right down to the Hmmmm.

From memory the saw in question is a relatively light device and is directly comparible (although not in the same class) as those tilting motor models in the $300 range.

If you can possibly afford it spend yet another $300 on a JET*JWTS-10LFR, and you'll be happy forever! (actually owning a tablesaw is like owning a boat, you always want a bigger one!).

Twice the weight, cast wings, better fence a sort of attempt at dust collection and all round really good thing.

Curiously the lesser of the two has 25% more horsepower in the motor?

Whatever you decide, by the best quality you can afford, and Jet is a really good base to start comparisons from.

Cheers,

P

[MsJaye]

Thanks very much -- you wouldn't happen to have the URL for Jet's website, or the comparison page you mention handy?

Thanks again,
Jaye.

[Bob Willson]

This is it Woodman group (http://www.woodmangroup.com)

[Wongo]

MsJaye

JET’s distributor in Sydney is

Major Woodworking Equipment
55 Gow St. Padstow

9708 3233

I visited them on Saturday. It is a family business and they are very friendly. The Supersaw is fantastic but I am not very sure if they had the JTS-10DD model.

I am waiting for the Sydney wood show and am hoping to get a good deal.

Scott

[Wongo]

http://www.gregmach.com/equipment_catalogue/saws/tablesaws/tablesaws.htm


http://www.jettools.com/

:)