Combination 6-inch belt sander and 9-inch disc sander
Angle-capable work tables and miter-gauge slots
Convenient 4-inch dust port serves both belt and disc
Heavy duty one-piece steel stand
Editorial Review:
COMBINATION 6" X 48" BELT/9" DISC SANDER WITH CLOSED STAND · Includes a heavy-duty closed stand made from one piece formed steel · Additional storage space within the stand to keep track of your sanding belts · 3/4HP motor gives plenty of power to both sanders for even the heaviest jobs · The belt sander platen features a graphite sheet to help the unit run cooler increasing machine and belt life · One 4" dust port on the back of the base effectively collects dust from both machines · Large 7-1/2" x 12" cast iron table has preset stops at 90 degrees and 45 degrees · The belt sander will operate horizontally or vertically, or anywhere in between · Rubber-coated drive drum gives a better grip on the sanding belt for less slippage · Convenient tracking adjustment knob features a quick lock handle to keep the belt from drifting off track while running · Quick release belt tension lever allows faster belt changes · Quick-lock dust cover for faster disc changes · Convenient handles built into the base for one- or two-person portability · Mount to a bench top or simply set on the bench for use
JET is a favorite with woodworkers because of power, precision, and quality. Mounted atop a rock-solid closed cabinet are a 6-inch wide belt sander as well as a 9-inch disc sander, each with an angle-capable work table and miter gauge slot--two slots, actually, on the disc sander table for cross-disc work as well as straight-on sanding. Jet took the quality a notch higher on this model by putting a graphite sheet on the belt platen, keeping the temperature down and extending belt life. Tracking is sometimes tricky with belt sanders, so we're glad to see the single tracking adjustment knob and the quick-lock handle that keeps the belt from wandering. Changing belts is a snap--just release the belt tension lever. The 4-inch dust port accepts a standard dust-collection system hose and draws from both sanders, keeping the mess out of your shop and your lungs. The 3/4-horsepower motor runs the belt sander at 2258 rpm and the disc at 1725 rpm, enough to handle big jobs without bogging down. There's even space in the cabinet to store abrasives.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
GOOD MACHINE..HAD TO RETURN IT:
Don't get me wrong here, this is a real good machine. Very heavily built, excellant finish, and very quiet. The dust collection is great, it has plenty of power and tracks well. But I had to return it and replace it with the Shop Fox G4790(see separate review). There were a couple of reasons for this. First you cannot remove the end piece from the belt sander and sand on the radius. This piece is an intregal part of the tracking system and must remain on the machine when sanding. I need a machine that I can... more info
Jet 708597K Combination 9" Disc / 6" x 48" Belt Sander:
Purchased in February 2004 to replace a smaller sander that wore out after 15 years. I was impressed with the quality of the machine. Tracking was easily set up and has stayed true. Plenty of power, smooth operation and the vaccuum system is helpful in dust removal. Only negative was in the foot lever to lock the wheels which bent if I engaged the lock with a foot. Worked fine if one used a hand to set the lock. This flimsey locking mechanism should be improved.
EXCELLENT VALUE:
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS UNIT. IT IS MY FIRST JET PRODUCT AND I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY AND OPERATION. WAS A LITTLE SKEPTICLE AT FIRST BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER H.P. MOTOR , BUT SOON FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM.
Great Sander - Great Value:
I bought this sander from Tool Crib a few months ago. It wasn't on the Amazon.com site at the time.
I went with the open stand because I wanted some storage below. Not sure if that's an option thru Amazon.com.
The sander was easy to set up. The fit and finish was excellent. It runs smooth, though the graphite platen behind the belt sander it somewhat noisy. It seems to have quieted a bit with more use. Bits of the graphite material get all over the place for about the first 15 mins of use but that seems... more info
