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5 / 5

The Jet Bandsaw performers great,

July 20, 2009

By 1911Man

from The Woodlands, Texas

"My jet bandsaw cuts all mateials that I needed to cut. 3/8" angle iron, 1/4" thick 3" steel pipe and rectangler tubing. I got extremely square cuts with automatic saw cutoff capability allowing me to take on other tasks while the saw was cutting.

The only problem I encountered was a missing vertical plate, which Northern Tool & Equipment solved for me by having Jet ship one out to me. I quickly learned how to change the saw blade and to adjust the blade cutting speed. I found it helpful to double check the saw blade alignment bearings to make sure the two sets of three bearings were not to tight against the cutting blade when I changed the saw blade.

I would highly recomment the Jet Bandsaw for any home use and commercial use within the saw specifications limites. eg. size of material to cut. All saw components are of very good grade except for the stand roller wheels, which are plastic. I'd like to see these be hard rubber. (these can be easily replaced)"

What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman

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Overall Rating:

5 / 5

best for the price,

July 13, 2009

By Odi77

from a ranch in Texas

"Jet is an established name and I wasn't prepared to break new experiences on an unknown. With this prolonged drought and having to supplement feed the cattle year round, money was tight. This had to be a good choice.

The Jet bandsaw was very easy to assemble and was quickly put to work. I had been using a chop saw on rebar used as pins for reinforcement fencing H's. The bandsaw made quick work slicing 3/4" rebar and far less noisey. I was even eager to find another project for my new Jet. The new fence is 7'; but the only gates I could find in 5 counties are 4-5' feet high. My guess was the new Brahmas would be gate crashing to get to the garden, orchard, etc.. A cutting torch is a mighty handy necessity; however trimming to length a stack of 2 1/2" pipe was made for a bandsaw. Clean cuts are a joy to weld.

This has proven a good purchase so far. The Jet bandsaw makes for quick work, promotes a more quiet environment, it's compact, modestly priced, and saves the oxygen acetylene gases for other projects."

What is your level of technical expertise? Professional

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4 / 5

Excellent,

November 18, 2008

By David4x4

from Rogersville, Tn

"Works Great. Ideal for the home handy man. Will cut everthing you throw at it and then some."

What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman

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Overall Rating:

5 / 5

great for the money!,

February 21, 2008

By smanlike

from atlanta ga

"I had to travel two hours to chattanooga to pick this up due to work deadline
and man it was worth it ! we have a small shop, but stay really busy and when you need it you need it now!The folks at norther were really great and very understanding .............don't be affraid to dial it in and it take a few times to get the blade adjusted .But we are still cutting with it way more than normal use and it is a pleasure, quiet and low dust.( a little noisey on anle but thats to be expected) change blades for core ten and harder steel and remember to buy extra blades ....so few tools are really worth what you have to pay but this is and you could afford this no matter what size projects no need to suffer those loud cut off saws !"

What is your level of technical expertise? Professional

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