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Pros & Cons
Pros
The disc table likes to repoition itself when tightening, but i found that tightening both sides in small increments helped. It is a single slot/bolt setup which wants to move or twist when tightening the mounting bolt thus changing your final adjustm... Read More
Heavy, but i don't plan on toting it around, and i vastly prefer that it stays in one place on the bench. The tables are cast iron - very sturdy.
It is perfect for irregular shaped items and for when you want to shape wood freehand. Platen is easy to remove for freehand sanding. Only other complaint is the sanding disk is either bent or warped.
Buying a jet sander was a painless move for me. The overall fit/finish is high at this price point and a welcome addition over the cheaper sanders i've used over the years.
The machine is quieter than i expected. Comes with a 100 grit belt and disk installed. The tool is quiet and runs very smoothly.
Cons
At this time i was miffed. Since jet tech support seems to be incapable or uninterested in solving my problem, my next action is to find a machine shop which will reface the disk. Theres $400 down the drain.
Highlights
Quality
This is very well made and quiet
Professional quality sander easy to change belts no msigivngs
The disc belt and motor housings are all cast metal as are the two tables both heavy
The plastic cover in between the disc and the motor vibrates a lot causing an irritating noise
Price
This thing is absolutely saving my a
For almost 500 i would expect perfection no flash no warped covers etc
For the money it still seems a decent investment
For the money it adapts well for what i need
Shipping
Had a new motor shipped out and works perfectly
34since the website advised prior to purchase that it would not be compatible you are subject to a return shipping fee and a up... Read More
Shipping was on time and in good shape
Were available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Packaging/appearance
Unpacking it was awkward as its encased in styrofoam with no where to grip the sander to lift it out of the box
There was no packagingproduct damage and the sander was easily assembled
Machine itself works great for sharpening mower blades but packaging was terrible
Competitiveness
Compared to the harbor freight piece of crap i bought first it is a beast
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jet, motor, great, heavy and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 240 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 20 2024.
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The plastic cover in between the disc and the motor vibrates a lot causing an irritating noise
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It also doesnt take up much room
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also wish that the belt side cover was metal instead of plastic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Recently i have been pulled towards knife making
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have several sanding machines oscillating spindle 4x36 belt several power hand sanders and various files and whatnot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But you watch a single video online and you know that a belt grinder is synonymous with good knife making
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One major complaint from a knife making standpoint is the table was poorly designed for ease of changing belts which happens often in knife grinding
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