Jet JWBS-18QT-3 Features page 4

switches. Everything else is identical to the JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw
version.
The motor power is delivered to the lower band wheel through a Poly-V belt running on
two-position pulleys. The Poly-V belt is considerably more efficient at transmitting
power and resists slipping better than the standard v-belts. Also, the thin profile of the
Poly-V Belt creates far less friction at the pulley, which means less heat buildup that
could damage the belt or bearings.
The two step pulley allows changing between blade speeds of 1800 and 3000 FPM (feet
per minute). The exterior belt tensioning controls make changing between the speed
Fully adjustable and tool-free ball bearing guides are standard equipment at the
b ottom (left) and upper (right) guide positions. These fully sealed bearings provide
gr eat control and drag-free operation
B oth the upper and lower guide assemblies have
double roller bearings on either side of the blade fo
support. The guides are designed to work with blades within the
to 1 ½"-width range the JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw is
designed to use. A large diameter ball bearing controls thrust at the
upper and lower guide assemblies. Tool-free micro adjustment
mechanisms make ultra precise adjustments easy. The lower gui
has extended adjuster shafts that make operating them under the tab
much easier.
T he upper blade guide assembly is mounted on an oversized post that
is raised and lowered through the 12" cutting height range using a
rack and pinion gear drive. That gear drive is operated by a
handwheel on the front of the JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch B
Saw. A full-length blade guard on this post helps keep you safe
regardless of material thickness.
ranges fast and easy.
Roller Blade Guides
The JET JWBS-
18QT-3, 18-Inch
Band Saw comes
with fully adjustable
roller bearing blade
guides. All of the
adjustments are tool-
free so you can s
.
more time workin
and less setting up
r maximum
1/8"
de
le
and
pend
g
.
This rack and pinion
drive raises and
lowers the upper
guide post.