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1. 
   BenA | May 02, 2003 02:39am | #1

   Jeff:

   You can view (and print ) manual for jet band saw on their site http://www.jettools .com

   http://www.jettools.com/JETGeneral/Manuals/Woodworking/Manuals/JWBS-18B.pdf

   Good luck

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   Jeff | May 02, 2003 02:56pm | #2

   Ben

   Thank you for the info.

   Unfortunitly, my computer software isn't compatable with the Jet site.

   I have been unable to get past the 1st page.

   Jeff

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   BG | May 02, 2003 03:41pm | #3

   Jeff,

   If your puter will allow...Woodcraft sells the Jet 18" with the Euro guides..and also features the Carter roller bearing guides as an upgrade.  As I remember the Carter guides and Jet guides look similar at least..

   You might think about giving that Commodore 64 a rest....lol 

1. 
   Jeff | May 03, 2003 02:12am | #4

   BG

   Commodore ! Please !!

   It's an Apple IIe

   Jeff

   PS Thanks, I'll checkout Woodcraft.

   (Problem is I can't update my Netscape 4.5 because that is the only

   version that works on an FCC site I use.)

2. 
   MajorWool | May 03, 2003 06:03am | #5

   The Jet site requires netscape 6 or higher, and I'll be gosh darned if I'm upgrading from 4.72 which works to 6.0 or Ugh! 7.0 for just one site. Don't even think of bringing up Idiot's Explorer.

   So far, I haven't noticed any improvements in 7.0 (which an idiot loaded on a machine at work), but it does ask if I want it to remember passwords when I visit webpages that require them. Oh, now that's secure! I'm just waiting for the hospital to require that netscape 7 be taken off all machines, all 10,000 machines.

   I also like the new porn policy. If I click on an attachment at either knots or breaktime, it comes back as "Forbidden pornography." Just what have you guys and gals been etching into your projects? ;-)

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   Jeff | May 03, 2003 03:11pm | #6

   Yeah

   Drives you nuts sometimes, doesn't it.

   Jeff

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   max41254 | May 04, 2003 04:42am | #7

   hey Jeff..

   bought the same saw abot three years ago, and i love the beast.

   mine has the euro guides, i have found no need for any up-grades; time will tell

   i re-sawed a piece of 20+ year old walnut with a 3/4  re-saw blade; and the only reason it slowed down was i kept poppin my circuit breaker..  the log was about 8" diameter.

   i have used the saw mostly to re-saw, and have'nt had smaller than a 1/2" blade on it.  i find you have to tension the blade by feel, as opposed to using the guide. my 3/4" blades seem to cut better at 1" indicated on the scale.

   i should say that these are not the best blades on the market, but adequate for my uses.

   that being said; enjoy!!!!!!!

                                         casey..

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   Jeff | May 04, 2003 01:33pm | #8

   Thanks Casey

   Jeff

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   alias | May 04, 2003 10:55pm | #9

   in the F.W.I.W. catargory i've had the 18" for about a year and upgraded the spring to an aftermarket spring from iturra in jacksonville, florida 888-722-7078. the spring got to me in two days , and really optimized the tension on the blade. the measurements they needed from the spring are length (2.355 inches), width( 1.145 inches), thickness of gauge of spring(.240 inches). one more measurement they needed was the diameter of the rod that goes up the middle of the spring that was if memory serves alittle smaller than a 1/2". it was 16.00 and well worth it. i'm reasonably sure all springs in 18 are the same but i'd double check just for giggles...... slainte bear

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   Jeff | May 05, 2003 02:22am | #10

   Thanks bear, I'll check.

   Jeff

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   max41254 | May 05, 2003 03:46am | #11

   thanx, Bear.  damn if i did'nt lunch the lower thrust bearing(no pun) this afternoon!!! ouch!!

   guess i am on the phone tomorrow...

                                    casey..

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   Jeff | May 05, 2003 03:35pm | #12

   Casey

   Let us know what happened and the outcome.

   All info is helpful.

   Jeff

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   max41254 | May 06, 2003 04:55am | #13

   Jeff, called Jet today, and did'nt wait for the answer; too much elevator music..

   will try again on the morrow..

   Bear; thanx for the info, will maybe replace the spring, seein as the saw is down, anyway.

   ya'll have fun, and i'll let ya know!!

                                            casey..

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   Jeff | May 06, 2003 04:03pm | #14

   Oh yes, music on hold.

   I know that problem well.

   Good luck.

   Jeff

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   max41254 | May 07, 2003 05:04am | #15

   Jeff,

   got through to Jet today, (5/6) and they are sending me a new bearing and shaft. To their credit it took only about 2 min. to getr a rep on the line.

   The bearing and shaft w/ shipping will be $10.73. Little Miss Myra was quite pleasant, and I should have my part in a few days, U.P.S. ground.

   Damn good thing, cause i gots some work to do!!!

   Have fun, bud..

                                   casey..

                         

4. 
   Jeff | May 07, 2003 03:14pm | #16

   Casey

   That's great.

   I'm still waiting for a manual now for 3 weeks.

   Jeff

5. 
   max41254 | May 08, 2003 04:42am | #17

   jeff..

   sorry to hear that bud!  did you throw money at them? they will quite often respond to cash. i have a phone no. i used; 1-800-274-6848; and got a good response the second time around.

   good luck to ya, and keep an eye on them bearings!!!

                 yeee-haw!!

                                      casey..

6. 
   Jeff | May 08, 2003 02:32pm | #18

   Casey

   When I asked how they wanted me to pay, the gal said that there was no charge for the manual.

   I said "free, no charge" and she said that was there policy, and they

   would send them to me shortly.

   I would rather pay and get then asap then wait in limbo forever.

   If you have a manual, would you Zerox a copy and send me it?

   I'd be happy to re-inburse you.

   Jeff

7. 
   max41254 | May 08, 2003 10:53pm | #19

   Jeff,

   i' be happy to. I'll get on it tomorrow, 5/9.

   i think i can scan it o.k. here.

   Just  e-mail yer adress, and i should be able to mail it out to you on mon. 5/12.

   cheers,

                                  casey..

   jeff; new message.....

    manuel is copied, and if you send me an adress, i can send it on fri5/9    please to pay for snail- mail??

   you'll receive my mail adress with the package.

   have fun, bud!!

                                    casey..

   Edited 5/8/2003 10:50:13 PM ET by casey

8. 
   Jeff | May 09, 2003 01:57am | #20

   Casey

   That's great, thank you.

   [email protected]

   Jeff

9. 
   max41254 | May 09, 2003 05:38am | #21

   jeff,

   you  are copied, and i will send it out tomorrow, fri. 5/9.

   have fun, son!!!

                                  casey..

10. 
    Jeff | May 09, 2003 02:58pm | #22

    Casey

    Great, thank you for the help.

    If I can return the favor, just ask.

    Jeff

11. 
    max41254 | May 13, 2003 02:17am | #23

    jeff, i still need yer snail-mail address, to send the manual to you. have'nt heard from you, or i am just a computer twit, which is entirely possible!!

    anyway, it's ready to mail, so, at your conveinence.......

                 cheers..

                                 casey............. [email protected].

12. 
    Jeff | May 14, 2003 03:53pm | #24

    Casey

    Just sent it to your email address.

    I was away visiting parents for Mother's day.

    Thanks

    Jeff

13. 
    max41254 | May 15, 2003 04:19am | #25

    good deal, man.

    hope your visit was enjoyable, and the folks are sparky and enjoyin life!

    I'll pack it up tonight (5/14), and get it out to you tomorrow or Fri.

    my schedule is nuts this past week.  feast or famine, i guess!

    cheers,

                              casey..

14. 
    Jeff | May 15, 2003 03:44pm | #26

    Casey

    Had a great time.

    Always nice to get a break.

    thanks

    Jeff