Buying a new 14" JET JWBS 14-SFX Band saw - ( Building Charles James)

[@wesleytietjen1625]

My toss up was Powermatic, Laguna and Jet all intended on the Powermatic. When I went to Rockler and saw the difference with the Jet vs Laguna, I was sold on Jet. Mainly because the Powermatic needed a riser and Jet was one piece. Bought and set it up this weekend and love it.

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Yes, Thank you for letting me know. I really like my Jet and still think I personally made a great purchase for my business. Please update me in a few months with your thoughts on your machine, Thank you Wes!

[@evilredBoris]

I love that you own a toyota and not any of the big three. I respect guys who drive the mid size pickups.

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

@evilredBoris I have been driving Japanese vehicles from my beginning. Thank you and I appreciate your love for them as well. Thank you for watching my content friend.

[@jaredreed1417]

@@CharlesJamesdesign Japanese vehicles are just reliable and well designed

[@GODS_OUTLAW]

Awsome video, I need to get myself a bandsaw

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Hey Nick, Well go get one. This video was my journey to find the correct table saw for me. So I hope it helps you on your journey to get the swa you need! good luck

[@TimHoundDog]

Buying this one this month

[@ryanevans8182]

Woodcraft has it in their Black Friday ad $200 off

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

@Timmoore7258 Did you end up buying it? If so what are your thoughts?

[@johnle5554]

Thanks for the informative video! Thinking of laguna vs jet as well. How’s the bandsaw holding up after a year? Any changes? Any new insights?

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

John, besides changing blades and having to clean out the bottom of the base that was full of saw dust. Not much has changes from my views of the table. I did really understand the hose system in the internals and think it could use some improvement. The table top is amazingly large and I feel mostly comfortable cutting anything but a 4x8 sheet. As they are really sketchy solo manning. Motor + Construction are holding up really well and the melamine out-feed table is slightly scratched from used but holding up. Overall a great buy, and still working as anticipated. I will make a full in-depth video per your question.

[@johnle5554]

@@CharlesJamesdesign Thanks much for the reply! It helps!

[@edbaldwin4342]

Can you tilt the table when making cuts?

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Yes you can tilt the Tabletop up to 45 Degrees. I have not yet had to in anything that I have been working on. So I can give you a personal account on how it performed when tilted. But I certainly will run into that on a future project and I will certainly share my experience with you.

[@fredmeyer3063]

How does the saw do with the 3/4" Resaw King, are you still happy with it? I have the same saw, and want to be sure it will handle the 3/4" before I buy one (they also offer a 1/2"). Did you feel like you were 'maxing out' the saw's tension on the 3/4"? I notice that the tension indicator looked 'beyond' the 3/4" blade line. Thanks for doing this review. Liked and subscribed.

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Hey Fred, I still like my saw and it's been doing everything I have asked of it. I did but a 115 blade and I noticed it was a little tight, I was not sure if the tensioner slipped off the post when I was filming or not but I was syncing the blade was tight enough. I am very particular with my tools and I always make sure the everything is working properly be for I use anything in my shop. I have both 3/4" that you saw and the 1/2" plus a few others now. I use them all for different materials thicknesses and densities. I am extremely happy with the 3/4" carbide resaw king it cuts like a dream.

[@siphotchala5202]

Did you consider the rikon 14?

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Sipho, thanks for the question. At the time no I didn't consider the Rinkon 14" 1.5Hp Bandsaw. Just by first glance I can see that there would be any benefits or negative aspects. One the construction choices with the laguna + Jet both have more ridged exteriors. But as far as the saws performance could potentially surpass the market or the two that I referenced. Thank you for pointing this unit out!

[@sousasons1891]

doesnt this saw take a 116" blade? does your laguna 115" fit??

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

The saw takes a 115 blade.

[@StillDontKnowWhatIWantToDo]

What's the model number of the blade you used?

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

I missed this comment I used the Laguna Tools Resaw King Carbide Band Saw Blades - 3/4" x 115" the product number is Item #52882 on Rockler

[@donschweitzer3045]

The Harvey is superior to the Jet, period.

[@CharlesJamesdesign]

Don, thanks for leaving a comment. I really have wanted to look into Harvey tools. I will see if I can get some in the shop and I would love to send out a review and tell you what I think. I appreciate you and your advice.