Jet JWBS-16B Features page 2

We recommend using a dust collector with a minimum 400CFM (cubic feet per minute)
capacity to make full use of the JET JWBS-16B 16" Band Saw dust system.
The JET JWBS-16B 16" Band Saw stands on a heavy-duty 27"-wide by 21-1/2"-deep
base that keeps it exceptionally stable during use. The base has pre-drilled holes in each
corner that make it easy to secure the JET JWBS-16B 16" Band Saw to the floor.
Motor
The strong-running motor and its belt
tensioning mount (left) are on the outside of
the lower cabinet where they are always
easy to access. The industrial switch set
(right) is mounted on the column where it is
within easy reach of the operator.
through a V-belt and pulley system that generates the 3000 SFPM (surface feet per
minute) blade speed. That blade speed works very well with most blade widths, tooth
designs and material thicknesses. The motor and the belt tension mechanism are located
outside of the lower cabinet where access is easy.
An industrial-style pushbutton switch
set controls the motor. The switch is
mounted on the column where it is
within easy reach of the operator.
Wheels and Tension
The JET JWBS-16B 16" Band Saw
features cast iron, 16 5/8"-diameter,
8-spoke wheels. These wheels are
precision machined and computer
balanced so their weight adds a
flywheel effect to smooth the cutting
action without inducing vibration.
Each wheel is fitted with a high-
quality tire that helps keep the blade
tracking straight and running smoothly.
The JET JWBS-16B 16" Band Saw is powered by a
strong running JET 1-1/2HP, 115/230V (prewired
115V), TEFC (totally enclosed, fan cooled) motor.
JET motors are rated using a continuous duty cycle
to provide the most accurate representation of the
power delivered during use. This is a far more
precise way of rating motor power than the "peak"
or "max developed" ratings some other
manufacturers still use.
Motor power is transmitted to the lower wheel
All cast iron 8-spoke wheels (left) are precisely machined and
computer balanced so they run true and vibrations free. Blade
tension is adjusted using the cast iron handwheel (right) under
the top cabinet. The tension scale has graduations for all
common blade widths.