I have been doing my research before a TS purchase. I am in the contractor's
saw catagory. I think that the Jet (JF10) and Dewalt (DW746) have "inboard"
motor mounts instead of the motor hanging out the back -- and I've read
favorable comments about the space-saving. But, is there a downside to this
design? Are they belt driven or direct drive? Is it harder to change the
blades? Difference in precision? Dust collection?
Also, what about distance blade can be raised? That is an important detail for
me.
Comments appreciated. Thanks.
"Igor" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 20 Jul 2003 19:15:11 GMT, [email protected] (Charlie Self) wrote:
>
> Specifically, you mean that on the Jet and DeWalt contractor's saws w/
> inboard motors I could not upgrade the fences? This puzzles me because,
> for example, I can buy a new Dewalt w/o rails or fence.
I have the Jet Supersaw - the contractor hybrid. Charlie's correct - the
fence that comes with it is the fence you'll have for a long, long time. So
far, there are no aftermarket replacements. I don't know if the DeWalt 746
is in the same situation, but I'd bet it is. You can check by scanning some
fence mfg sites.
Blade height on mine is about 3 1/8", just as Charlie said.
I consider mine a decent compromise saw. Had I had 240V and $2K, I'd have a
Unisaw. I didn't so I don't. And in my current shop setup - that foot of
space saving helps me out.
Personally, I think the Jet is a smidge better than the DeWalt. (Except for
the PITA timing belt that I changed this weekend! Jet Engineering - WTF
were you smoking when you designed that???)
But admittedly, after using it for 9 months - it's not $300 better than a
Jet Contractor's saw.
Let's just say, I "rushed in" to the purchase and should'a done a little
more homework.
tnfkajs responds:
>I have the Jet Supersaw - the contractor hybrid. Charlie's correct - the
>fence that comes with it is the fence you'll have for a long, long time. So
>far, there are no aftermarket replacements. I don't know if the DeWalt 746
>is in the same situation, but I'd bet it is. You can check by scanning some
>fence mfg sites.
It comes without a fence so you can buy their 52" fence. Table design prevents
the use of any other I know of. It's probably not impossible, but as I told OP,
"Have a blast."
My basic difficulty with these saws is the price. They're essentially cobbled
up contractor's saws with a foot less depth. The price is up 40% for that, and
a 1/4 HP (claimed).
I don't think I'd bother.
Charlie Self
`I don't care how little your country is, you got a right to run it like you
want to. When the big nations quit meddling then the world will have peace.'
Will Rogers
Cabinet saws have their motor "inboard" and there is no problem with them.
The saws will be a belt drive for a contractor saw. Some of the cheaper
saws have direct drive. Personally, I consider the inboard motor a plus.
Preston
"CB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have been doing my research before a TS purchase. I am in the
contractor's
> saw catagory. I think that the Jet (JF10) and Dewalt (DW746) have
"inboard"
> motor mounts instead of the motor hanging out the back -- and I've read
> favorable comments about the space-saving. But, is there a downside to
this
> design? Are they belt driven or direct drive? Is it harder to change the
> blades? Difference in precision? Dust collection?
>
> Also, what about distance blade can be raised? That is an important
detail for
> me.
>
> Comments appreciated. Thanks.