JET 708776K JWSS-10PFX Supersaw 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-3/4 Horsepower Intermediate Saw with 52-Inch Xacta II Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase
Ranking: 6.6 out of 10
Manufacturer: JET
Product Code: 662755473890
Price: $1,499.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- Fully enclosed hinged door cabinet
- Movable power switch lets you change switch placement to suit your needs
- All cast-iron table including extension wings
- Micro adjustable fence with magnified cursor for precise ripping
- Left-tilting blade reduces risk of kickback
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Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 4.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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After using the Super Saw for 7 months I have mostly negative observations. The few positive observations simply do not outweigh the myriad negative, thus the two star rating. pFirst the negative:p1.) The fence is not flat, does not stay aligned, and has a large amount of deflection with even moderate pressure. The deflection problem was noticeable even just after each adjustment. Four adjustments were required in a month and were not noticeably prolonged when the bolts holding the adjustment were tightened very tight. Lastly, I used several precision rules to check the fence for flatness. Enough variation was evident to make me worry. I ended up purchasing the Vega fence and have been quite happy since. I suggest anyone considering this saw do the same. p2.) Dust collection does not work as advertised. After a great deal of searching on the net and several calls to Jet I finally took the plunge and enlarged the holes in the base of the cabinet. Dust collection is better but not great. Considering I have a 1 ½ horse power dust collector 8 feet from the saw, I expected much better results. p3.) Saw table and wings are not flat. Granted, they are not out by much: .005 to .007 at the maximum. But considering what I paid for the saw I expected tolerances to be somewhat higher.p4.) Timing belt broke within the first 3 months. This is the belt controlling blade height. I was surprised at how hard the belt is to get to and was not happy with the quality of parts. I can see this being a problem in the future. p5.) Accessories are hard to come by. In particular, the distance of the miter gauge slots from the saw blade makes 3rd party accessories unusable. For example, I have yet to find a tenoning jig that will fit this saw. Also, my choice of fence was limited by the location of the fence bolts and by the configuration of the saw. My preference was the Incra fence, but the manufacture advised me that it would not fit even thought is advertised as fitting almost any saw. p6.) The blade guard and kickback paws need some work and are hard to remove. In addition, no third party options (that I know of) exist.p7.) Lastly, Jet service is sporadic. Depending on who you are connected with, you may or may not get good information. pOn the positive side:p1.) Motor runs well and does every job I have asked of it. Including, cutting 2 ½ inch hardwoods like maple and oak. Just make sure you have a sharp blade. br2.) When you do get a good Jet rep on the phone service is quick. p3.) Saw is quiet and smooth.pI think you can see, considering all the negatives I don't think this saw is a good buy. At some point in the future, when the problems are fixed, it will be worth a look. Until then, stay clear and don't be fooled by a feature list that does not deliver.
One Smooooth Saw!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 4.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Really 4 1/2 stars. pThe all cast-iron construction gives quiet and smooth operation that has to be heard to be believed. Smoooooooth. The motor's power is very good for 120v. The table is dead flat, but the fence is not, not even close. Laid the fence on the table for use as a straight edge as instructed in the manual; wobbles like a hobbyhorse. Contacted Jet, they sent a new one that is just as bad. But at least it locks down better than the old one. However, if you push firmly on the rear of the fence, it moves and stays there. pThe cast iron wings have a sharp 90 degree edge on the front, they ought to match the nice bevel on the main table. And a very minor problem: the miter assembly hold-down bolt threads were defective, Jet sent a new one.pThe blade guard is well designed except for the anti-kick-back-pawls, they are sharp enough to cut you and the spring is built for STRONG, certain to mar any wood it contacts. Overall, though, the saw makes most work easy and fast. And at this price I'm willing to put up with the fence, it's good enough for now. And if absolute precision is ever needed from the fence, then there are several replacements available.pIf you own a Supersaw, or are just considering one, join the Yahoo Supersaw Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Supersaw
Great design, poor quality control customer service
Rating: 3 out of 5
Weight: 4.0 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I really like the design of the saw but the quality control and customer service leaves a lot to be desired. The sliding table box was missing the hardware kit, the little bag of nuts bolts to attach it. I called Jet 3 weeks ago and they promised to send a replacement, but today they say the parts are back-ordered and it will be *another* 4 weeks. And the fence locking handle broke right off under normal hand pressure! Not only are fence handles back-ordered for at least 4 weeks, but the ones that are due in are all spoken for already. Apparently they've been breaking a lot of them and I'm not expecting the replacement to be any more durable. It's going to be at least 2 months from the time I bought the saw until it's actually usable! This seems like a great design and that's why I've given it 3 stars but I'm really disappointed in Jet's low quality and poor service.
SUPER SAW FOR THE MONEY!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Mike Idleman of Buckhannon, WV. I had waited all summer for this saw to arive and finely in Nov. I found one! It was well worth the time, first it was well packaged, every thing was there. It went together good, but a bit of advice if you plan to move this beast buy a mobil base! This mechine is very heavy with cast i ron wings it is solid as a rock, the finish is great also! I put the saw together by my self, another persone would have helped. The fence has a magnified curser on it and moves easy. The extension table could have been made beter. after assemble the adjustments were checked and were good from the factory. Next thing NO BLADE came with the saw! All in All this saw is very good it's quiet, no viberations and good power for a small to medem shop. It's qulity through and through Thank's Jet!
Big Disappointment
Rating: 2 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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Bought the Jet Supersaw because it had an enclosed dust collector, other features and it was cheaper than a cabinet saw. Imagine my surprise to find that the cabinet dust collection system was engineered to not provide the expected dust free environment. The dust collection floor has very small hole through which the dust is supposted to be circulated out. This had not been the case, even though I hooked up a powerful shop vacuum. The dust just collects. In addition, the dust comes up through the opening for the saw blade. This is the case even if you use a zero tolerance insert. I called Jet technical support, and the technician acknowledged that there was a problem. He suggested that I drill the holes larger, or cut out the bottom altogether! No suggestions about what dust collectors to use. Nothing that really could solve the problem. I highly recommend that any one thinking of buying the "Super saw," think again and consider a DeWalt.
Pretty Good Saw
Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Oct 21, 2003
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For the money this is a good saw. I have to agree with the comments about the dust collection. I have enlarged the holes now it draws fairly well. I stopped at the Jet display at a local wood worker show to ask about a mobile base they said to use the Jet mobile base and some extensions but they weren't quiet sure which extension kit to get. That was a little weird. Other than that I like the saw.
