JET miter saws: features and range

Miter saws are widely used in woodworking in carpentry workshops. In a household, this device can also come in handy. There is a fairly large assortment of miter saws on the market. One of the leading positions in the popularity rating of such a tool is occupied by models of the JET trademark. What are the miter saws of this manufacturer, what is their model range, you can find out from this article.

JET is a fairly well-known brand that has been present on the global power tool market for over fifty years. It belongs to the international concern JPW Industries Inc. In Russia, the brand's products appeared in 2004. Among the assortment of TM JET in our country you will find both machines for industrial processing of wood and metal, and power tools for home use. The brand also represents miter saws.

The JET miter saws are designed for sawing wood at right angles, bevels or tilts. This tool can also make a selection in the material. In addition to wood, "trimming" can also saw plastic, chipboard, MDF or soft metal such as aluminum. Especially often, such a power tool is used when laying floors, making skirting boards, as well as in the production of window frames.

The JET miter saws have a number of advantages.

• High quality. The tool of this manufacturer has certificates that comply with the standards not only in Russia, but also in Europe. All stages of production are under the strictest control of highly qualified specialists, therefore, defects are practically excluded.
• Guarantee. JET miter saws come with a 2-year warranty.
• A wide network of service centers. There are 23 official services in Russia, in which you can troubleshoot the device both during the warranty period and after its end.
• The lineup. In the assortment of TM JET there are several modifications of miter saws. You can choose a device with the functionality you need.

To select the JET miter saw, you need to focus on several characteristics of the device.

• View. The tool is available in both household and professional versions. If you have a large amount of work or you want to open a carpentry shop, then you should take a professional tool with a large set of functions. If you plan to use a miter saw at home, then you can choose a cheaper model.
• The power of the device. The higher this indicator, the longer the period of time you can continuously operate the saw. In addition, the diameter of the circle that can be used on the tool also depends on this indicator. But here it is worth considering that the more powerful the device you choose, the heavier it will be.
• RPM. This indicates what the speed of rotation of the cutting wheel, and hence the speed of the device, and the quality of the cut. In professional tools, this indicator should be at least 3200 rpm. It is good if your saw has a speed control.
• Additional functions. The presence of additional functionality of the tool should also positively influence your choice.It is good if it is equipped with a laser pointer that will help control the cutting line, a dust extraction system that allows you to keep the cutting area clean, and maintain constant speed under heavy load.
• Price. Not the last, and sometimes the decisive factor when choosing JET miter saws is their cost. So, if you are limited in finances, you can purchase a budget modification. For a professional model, you will have to pay a pretty round sum.

The range of JET miter saws includes several models. Let's take a look at three of them that are particularly popular.

This is a budget model that has quite a lot of functionality. The saw is quite powerful, this figure here is 1500 watts. In this case, the device has an idle speed of up to 5000 rpm. The disc of the device can be rotated and bent up to 45 degrees. The high rigidity of the structure ensures precise work. The model has the ability to increase the surface of the desktop, is equipped with a dust removal system, a folded position stopper for easy portability. The JSMS-8L miter saw weighs about 16.8 kg. This power tool costs about 15,500 rubles.

This saw is more powerful than the previous model. The power indicator is 1800 watts. In this case, the maximum idle speed reaches 3800 rpm. The maximum cutting width is 30.5 cm. The cutting depth is 9 cm. The device weighs about 22.5 kg. The cost of the model is about 18,000 rubles.

This model is closest to professional "trimming". It has the same power as the previous version. But JSMS-12L is additionally equipped with a broaching function, which consists in the ability to move the cutting part of the tool along the cutting line along cylindrical guides. With the help of this equipment, you can perform both carpentry work when processing boards, and finishing (cutting out skirting boards, door trims). The cutting depth for this device is 10.5 cm. The model weighs about 22.5 kg. The cost of the JSMS-12L miter saw reaches 24,000 rubles.

Customers say JET miter saws are good. They talk about the high quality of the tool, about its ergonomics, about the fact that it is possible to perform several types of work with one device. The disadvantages include the unpleasant noise that the saw makes during operation, as well as the fact that spare parts can only be ordered at the service center, they are not available on free sale.

For an overview of the JET JSMS 12L miter saw, see the video below.