Jet woodworking tools are a great option for those who want to get their hands on some high-quality machines. They are considered dependable options for many, and receive high ratings online.
They offer a wide variety of woodworking tools, from table saws to band saws and lathes to planers and jointers. They also offer dust collectors that keep your shop clean and safe, no matter what project you’re working on!
Table Saws
Table saws are a staple in many jet woodworking shops. They offer a wide range of functions and are easy to operate.
In addition to their usefulness, table saws have several safety features that help protect the user from injury and damage. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and wear protective clothing when using a table saw.
A table saw’s blade height is adjustable, and it usually has a lever that can be unlocked and turned to raise or lower the blade. Make sure to set the blade height so that it’s no higher than 1/4′′ above the material you’re cutting.
Band Saws
A band saw is a versatile power tool that can cut a variety of materials. It can be used for cutting wood, metal, pipes and more.
These portable machines are also popular in commercial workshops, and they’re often found in residential garages and basements as well. They typically come with a general-purpose blade and can be switched out when the user needs to cut something more specific.
They’re a useful tool for jet woodworking because they can handle large pieces of lumber and can make intricate cuts that are difficult to do with other power tools. They also make resawing easier, which means turning a piece of wood into two book-matched pieces.
Lathes
Lathes are tools used to shape pieces of wood, metal, plastic and glass. They are often combined with other machine tools.
Traditionally, they were water-powered, but modern CNC lathes are electric or pneumatic. Some of these machines also feature programmable control.
The headstock of a lathe may slide across the bed to accommodate turning large objects. This is referred to as the swing of the lathe (in this sense: “the distance from the head centre of a lathe to the bed or ways, or to the rest”).
These lathes can be used for a variety of projects, such as turning spindles and bowls. JET’s 12″ x 21″ variable speed bench mounted woodturning lathe offers versatility and value.
Planers
Planers can be useful in jet woodworking because they allow you to trim boards to a consistent thickness. They also make sure that boards are flat on both surfaces.
Before you use a planer, you should check the accuracy of your wood’s surface by laying a straight edge along it. If the straight edge sits on the wood in a way that leaves gaps underneath it, you know that the section of wood your straight edge is making contact with is a high spot.
Before you begin using a planer, be sure to take the time to learn how to operate it properly. If you do not, you will end up with tear outs and snipes that can significantly lengthen your work duration and cost you money.
Jointers
Jointers are tools that woodworkers use to produce one face of a board and an adjacent edge that are perfectly flat, square, and true. They’re especially useful for squaring up rough lumber and getting it ready to be glued together.
Most jointers are essentially two parallel tables with a cutter head recessed between them. The cutter head cuts through the material as the stock is fed through the machine.
Raising or lowering the infeed table adjusts how deep the cut is. As the cutter head cuts, the material is removed from the cutting blades and this reshapes the edge of the board into one that is parallel to the outfeed table.
Dust Collectors
Dust collectors are an integral part of a woodworking shop, as they reduce the amount of dust in the air. This helps keep the shop and the people working in it clean, and can help prevent health problems and respiratory issues.
One of the most important aspects of a dust collector is its size. While most stationary machines use a 4″ duct or hose, benchtop tools often use smaller 2-1/2″ ports.
If you’re setting up a system that has both larger and smaller ports, try to get the hose or duct as close to the machine as possible. This will help keep most of the collection “run” at a wider diameter, delivering higher CFM.