Versatile 6-inch 1/2-horsepower adjustable horizontal/vertical metalworking band saw
Large diameter wheels and built-in handle allows easy movement
Front legs have adjustable leveling pads
Ball bearing supported blade wheel
Editorial Review:
Horizontal/vertical band saw has a UL listed single-phase motor, heavy-duty 14-gauge stand, large-diameter wheels and built-in handle. Front legs have adjustable leveling pads. Ball bearing supported blade wheel with fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides. Requires 19in. x 44in. floor space. Truck ship.
The Jet 5-by-6-Inch 1/2-Horsepower Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw features an exclusive heavy-duty 14-gauge stand and was designed for a multitude of different professional metal cutting applications. It also comes with large diameter wheels and a built-in handle that allows for easy transportation. The front legs include adjustable leveling pads for ensured cutting precision. For added durability and longevity, the saw features a ball bearing supported blade wheel, fully adjustable ball bearing blade guides, and a heat-treated and ground steel worm gear with bronze drive gear. There are 3-blade speeds to choose from, and the saw also comes with an automatic shut-off for added for safety.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Very nice saw:
I looked at the grizzly and harbor frieght saws and then I saw a jet saw at my job,abviously heavier duty. But what i had noticed about the jet saws is they are more stockier build and heavier construction.I went to harbor frieght and the cover on the 4 by 6 was broken.I set this saw up in no time and had no troubles it cuts very nicely and timely,I am very pleased with it.
Great little timesaver!:
I'm not a home improvement enthusiast. Don't know why Amazon put that there. (Stupid!) I'm a hobby machinist.
I compared several different Asian made 5x6 bandsaws. Don't believe it when someone tells you they're all the same.
The Jet was very easy to assemble and use. Very solid base. UL approved motor that is bigger than some other bandsaws have. Nice fit-and-finish.
Some other ones I checked on needed to have additional bracing added due to a flimsy base. I had read about some of the others having... more info
Could be better:
Problems on assembly: 1) Center hole on cast iron base @ both ends was not centered + did not line up to the leg cross brace. Fix: used air grinder to grind cross brace hole wider. 2) Instructions for the installing the adust. feet were vague. Just says use "provided hardware". Fix: used my incredible powers of observation and deduction to determine what goes where. 3) The leg cross brace opposite of motor has an interference problem w/switch box. Fix: ground the cross brace to form a notch to... more info
Great little tool:
This is a great tool for cutting metal. Works as well as expected. Requires few adjustments. Just setup and go. I really like mine.
