1-1/2-horsepower Maxi-Torque motor for power and efficiency
Steel extension wings for expanding your working surface
Left tilting blade for more controlled bevel cutting
Beveled front edge; maximum 3-1/8-Inch depth of cut at 90-Degree
Enclosed saw stand
Product Review
Product Description
This JET Tablesaw features a powerful 1-1/2HP motor with a poly-V drive belt transfer system to more efficiently power the saw blade. With a unique trunnion design, the motor is completely within the tablesaw cabinet rather than hanging out the backside like on competitive units. The steel extension tables give you a much larger working surface to help support the project while the double locking fence and deluxe miter gauge allow for precision cuts on any project. The unit has a left tilting blade for more controlled bevel cutting and offers a maximum 3-1/8" depth of cut at 90 degrees.
Amazon.com Review
This is an excellent tool for jobsite use. It's accurate enough to build cabinets and doors on site, and it's a trim carpenter's dream to have on hand. With accuracy and a wide 30-inch fence, it beats the pants off a portable table saw. This saw comes with a high precision fence and a powerful motor for the toughest sawing operations. The motor is enclosed to prevent damage from the usual jobsite hazards. This contractor saw is another high-quality tool from Jet. It is accurate enough to be used for the small garage wood shop, where space is of the essence. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
Comment: The JET 708100 is a very good table saw at $550.00 The prices on Amazon are $775.00 and higher plus shipping. A fully loaded Delta Contractor Table Saw can be purchased under $800.00
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pretty good. 2009-07-28
Comment: I purchased this saw 3 years ago when I moved into my first house and was finally able to begin woodworking. I'm taking it as a serious hobby. In retrospect I wish I would have purchased the lowest priced cabinet saw from Grizzly. That being said, this is a good saw. Just don't count on rolling it around a lot 'as is'. I upgraded the steel wings to cast iron and found a used xacta fence. The fence was a definite necessary upgrade for high quality work. The cast iron wings were essectial as well but not as much as the fence.
My saw came to me a little out of square. Squaring the miter slot to the blade is extremely trying of my patience with this saw. I had to buy the 'saw pals' from in-line industries to help me get it precise.
I am glad that the motor is located in the saw and not out the back because I have limited room in my shop and my jointer sits right behind my table saw. This has had enough power to tackle anything I've thrown at it so far but I think I'd like 1/2 more HP next time. I don't care for the dust collection either. I've thought about enclosing the bottom of the saw but I'm afraid it would drastically cut down the life of the motor when enclosed with dust.
After all of my upgrades, which were necessary for my needs from this saw, I would have been better off purchasing something else.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Dust Collection poor 2009-04-22
Comment: I love the saw, I have been a Jet owner for years and bought this saw after a fire. However, I am frustrated with the plastic dust collector port under the saw blade. It disconnects each time I tilt the saw, not from the hose pulling away but the angle of the blade disconnects the plastic parts that came with the saw. Since the motor sits lower on this saw, it is rather difficult to attach a false bottom to collect dust from the entire saw base. After a year I still have saw dust everywhere with with a 1200 cfm Jet dust collector. Think twice if you want a clean shop.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Jet tablesaw review 2008-09-06
Comment: I bought this saw a few months ago...after reading the reviews here. They were right on for both the pros and the cons. Thank you!
The manual is a little vague in places as mentioned. I had the most trouble putting the stand together. Once the saw is on it, that thing isn't going anywhere.
My only negative about this saw, so far, are the wheels and brackets for them. As suggested, I beefed up the legs with angle iron. Luckily, I don't have to roll the saw far because it's pretty hard to roll. I think the brackets that hold the wheels need to be stronger. Not exactly sure what the deal is. They don't seem to give way but I do notice the metal of the legs bows somewhat. Not that big of a deal since I've added the angle iron though.
As for cutting, this thing is a dream. Especially if you are moving up from a smaller saw as I did. The fence is true as is the mitre guide.
All in all, I'm very pleased and would recommend this saw highly.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Saw at a Great Price 2008-07-28
Comment: I've own this saw for over five years now and have built everything from birdhouses to cabinets. It just works! Period! Get the mobile base. I have the square fence and it works great. Just order an Incra 5000 miter guage and sled, and can't wait to put it to work.
Jet is baby Powermatic. There is no better table saw then Powermatic. Period. You can get a Lowes or Home Depot special at your local box store or you can spend the same money and get a Jet.