JET's 14-inch band saw offers woodworkers two big improvements over other band saws in this class. The blade guide with light spring tension inside the mechanism was the first thing we noticed.
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It stays in place when you loosen it instead of crashing down on the tabletop (or your fingers) as guides from other saws can. This allows for two-handed height adjustment, letting you set the guide precisely where you want it quickly and easily. The blade guide also offers oil-impregnated plastic parts rather than steel, so the blade stays sharp longer.
Features:
Features a rigid one-piece welded stand which requires no assembly
Motor is totally enclosed and fan-cooled for long life
Completely prewired with a unique quick connect motor-to-switch plug for easy setup
Upper blade guide micro-adjustments
"V"-groove blade guide bar for consistent alignment
Graphite impregnated polymer "JET Blocks" in the blade guides for quicker setup and a cooler running blade
Extra large 15" x 15" cast iron work table offset for more work area in front of the blade
3/8" woodworking blade; 6 teeth per inch
Built-in dust chute
A full 6" under guide cutting capacity with 12-1/2" blade to frame capacity