Tried the new Jet Scroll Saw

[Judy Hunter]

I had a chance to work with the new Jet Scroll saw. It is great for bottom feeders like me. Really quite and smooth running.  I only use the spiral blades and it cuts very nice.  Where I usually run my DeWalt at a higher speed when stack cutting 3 layers of 1/4 inch baltic birch, it didn't seem necessary with the Jet.
The only things I found on the "minus" side is that the lever that grabs and tightens the blade turned so easily that it takes a bit of getting used to to keep the tension that I wanted. Also placing the blade in the top "grabber" took some fumbling to get it in place.  I can see where straight end blades would be a great thing.

[puzzleguy]

Hi judy - look like a great machine , have to do some driving to run one -but im a scrollsaw phenatic
so thats probably where ill be this weekend - i use to own a Dewalt ( many years ago )
now my main stay are my Eclipses -but im getting worried  because They have alot of miles on them-
and getting a Jet maybe a good back-up plan -
do you own a dewalt or a Excalibur ? Im curious how it compares to to the Jet -
The jet looks like an updated excalibur -But im not sure -
Thanks for the help !

[Judy Hunter]

My usual saw is the DeWalt 788.  The Jet would  take a little getting used to. But it sure is a nice saw.

[puzzleguy]

My usual saw is the DeWalt 788.  The Jet would  take a little getting used to. But it sure is a nice saw.

Judy- do you think it cuts as fast as your Dewalt -ive always felt the dewalt cut faster than the excalibur -
thou the jet looks more like the excalibur

[Judy Hunter]

To be honest I didn't test it at a faster speed. At half speed it does seem to cut slower. I tried an Excalibur once and did not like it. Personal choice, feel of the machine and old cow habit really come into play. If you get a chance, be sure to try before you buy.