Jet 56 S Bandsaw

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Hi,Has anyone purchased a Jet 56 S swivel head band saw?, if so, how do you like it.Thanks,Ragnar
Reply:I have a JET bandsaw and like it alot. Very happy I bought that versus the HF unit.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I assume the 56 s is a small jet saw.  I just purchased the small jet swivel head on monday after breaking my 26 yr. old band saw.  It is a nice saw.  Quite sturdy.  It has a quick release vise.  While the vise looks typical It is quick release.  rotate the handle 1/2 turn and the vise is released to move in and out.  The down feed is good.  Though gravity feed is faster, since you don't have to turn it off to get the saw to stay up and then wait for it to reach the metal to start cutting.The most impressive thing is how strudy it is.  The stand won't need to be replaced.  The swivel action actually occurs on a large surface area so you do not rocking of the head.Also, it is very convient to just release the lever and turn the saw for a miter.  It takes up minimal space and no rearranging supports to catch the metal.  It swivel both ways also.  Though to swivel it in one direction you have to move the vice closer to the blade.    I purchased mine for $450.  I got it from General Industrial supply in Nashville, TN.  They have a store on the Ebay.  I bought mine off the floor already assemble, thus minimzing downtime , woohoo.
Reply:Thanks much for the swift reply.Ragnar
Reply:Hi again,Has anyone adapted a flood coolant system to a horizontal saw this size?  Is the effort worth the return in production speed or quality, and blade life?  Looking at some "little Giant" pumps and parts. Thought I'd try to cobble together one.Ragnar
Reply:Originally Posted by RagnarHi again,Has anyone adapted a flood coolant system to a horizontal saw this size?  Is the effort worth the return in production speed or quality, and blade life?  Looking at some "little Giant" pumps and parts. Thought I'd try to cobble together one.Ragnar
Reply:Definately if you are cutting nonferrous metals you will need a coolant system.  However, I do think you will have much if any blade life or precision gain on steel.  At least for that saw.  I use my saw to cut fencing and railing material.  Dry, I get easily a couple hundred cuts per blade.  I cut mostly tubular steel 1/4" wall thick or smaller.  I gang stuff to cut 4x4 dimensions.Prehaps, if you are cutting solid steel you consistently, you might need a coolant system. Blade selection is very important.  I typically use carbon steel, 18 teeth.  Currently I have a carbon 14 tooth, it came with the new saw. It works pretty well. I suspect the hydraulic downfeed helps a lot.I guess you need to determine what you will be cutting most, then try it dry.
Reply:I was just looking at the same bandsaw at general today. He quoted me 611 on a scratch and dent without the stand.How did you get such a good price?Home depot has them for 485 online. but I would run for 450insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:ChenryThey were going to charge me more than $450, but I reminded them of their ebay ad and they matched their ebay price.  I don't see them on ebay anymore.    The have some crazy high prices for scratch and dent stuff.  The had a broken rusted box and pan brake sitting on the ground in their yard they wanted near retail.  I thought it was scrap.  It was broken, neglected and sitting out in the weather.
Reply:i will check with them again. Would it be possible to see your unit in action ?
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