Wheel misalignment and lack of power are the big issues with the Jet. It performed well in all the curve-cutting tests, but if you plan to do a lot of resawing, this machine is not your best bet.
Photo: Thomas McKenna
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Wow, probably the most lack luster review I’ve found from Fine fine woodworking yet. Almost seems like their was zero effort applied
This was part of a tool test of many saws, so the write-ups are shorter.
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