Thanks for the Tips Dave,
I do believe that is why the saw is on sale to make room for the new saw
with 12" resaw capabality.

Have you ever taken any classes from woodwerks?
I signed my father and I up for a beginners turning class on 3/21. I am
really looking forward to it.

"Dave Jackson" wrote in message
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Just to add another $.02. I also have the Jet 18" and got it last year
at Woodwerks in columbus OH. The lower guides take a little getting used
to, but I can do a blade change in well under 10 minutes now without
problems. I would suggest getting a set of longer metric T handled allen
wrenches. As far as blades go, last fall I put a 1/2" 3 tpi hook tooth and
found that it accomodates most sawing tasks well and have had no reason to
change it. Jet has recently came out with a new model, the JBS 18X It
has 1/4 more HP and will resaw up to 12" IIRC. I don't know if the guides
are any different. My saw is just a JBS 18 with 1 1/2 hp and resaw limit
of 10". These are probably the ones that are on sale now. Do yourself a
favor and get a mobile base with it, the saw is just damn heavy, like 350
lbs. or so. My only (minor) complaint with the saw is it can be a little
underpowered when resawing 8inch or thicker dry hardwood lumber. Slow the
feed rate and you be fine. I don't do a whole lot of resawing anyway, so
this is really not a problem for me. ( If you are doing a lot of resawing,
I'd get the newer model with the extra HP.) Although it can cut very
thin veneers quite nicely. Finally, I've been really pleased with the
saw. It's pretty much the crown jewel of my shop (well, until i replace
the old TS). It has performed any task I've thrown at it and performed it
well. --dave


"Rick Cox" wrote in message
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BTW, if you are interested in the store that has the special for price
matching purposes, it is at www.woodwerks.com