That 12" is still good for the light duty stuff if you have the room.
My dad set up his 12" off in a dark corner ready to go if he needed it.

I think that it would be simple to come up with a better lower adjustmet on
the guides.
One that i ca think of is to reverse the inboard allen to be from the bottom
(inside the door for easier access.

Or...make a rack an pinion like a Porter Cable biscut jointer fence to move
it forward and aft....That may be a little more difficult.
I will keep you posted if I figure any thing else.

BTW, Yesterday we effortlessly make about 10~15"+/- turning blocks from the
burn pile. that 5/8" proline blade was very nice.


"Bob G." wrote in message
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On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 16:15:18 GMT, "Rick Cox"
wrote:

Good morining,
A local woodworking store here in Columbus had a special on Jet 18"
(jwbs18b) for $899.00. My father bought one and Bob G. wanted a review of
the set up.

Rick............
Thank you very much....for the review,...

My major concern was the adjustment of the lower guides...etc..
So I guess alittle "on hands" experience on my part would be a good
idea...

I restore old cars (another hobby) and was not "too" concerned
about assembly... lol...just call me a Pennsylviania Mechanic
all I need is a little bailing wire and a hammer...

I am not in any rush to replace my old crapsman 12 inch saw but
am getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger...

Thanks
Bob G.