Jet mitre saw

[ladylola]

Browsing the Axminster site I came across this saw and wondered if anyone has any experience of the make. I'm in the market for one for the workshop rather than site so 240/230 volt is probably preferable and a 300 mm cutting width is an advantage.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/jet-jsms-10l-slide-mitre-saw

 

[Norcon]

Chinese probably.
But maybe an Ok saw. Have no experience of them apart from a small mortising unit.

 

[bourbon]

http://www.jettools.com/us/en/company/history/

 

[ladylola]

Japanese then although a lot of Japanese companies , and companies from a multitude of other countries for that matter , make stuff in China or countries other than their own but I'll take it as Japanese , thanks. Don't suppose you've used one perchance?

 

[ntb]

Have you read the reviews?

 

[ladylola]

Yeah I've read some, looking around the web most reviews seem to be American apart from the ones on the Axminster site of course. As usual they are a mixed bunch but do seem generally to be positive . Still never hurts to ask again.

 

[ntb]

If you have an Axminster near you I'd be inclined to go look at it. The Axmister staff are generally helpful and knowledgable.

I thought you were trade? In which case I'd suggest spending quite a bit more if you can unless it's just for first fix type stuff.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

If you have an Axminster near you I'd be inclined to go look at it. The Axmister staff are generally helpful and knowledgable.

There's an Ax in Nuneaton, isn't there? Not too far away.

 

[ladylola]

If you have an Axminster near you I'd be inclined to go look at it. The Axmister staff are generally helpful and knowledgable.

I thought you were trade? In which case I'd suggest spending quite a bit more if you can unless it's just for first fix type stuff.

Yes probably a good idea. You're right I'm in the trade and have mostly used Dewalt and Makita in the past and have looked at both but when something comes along quite a bit cheaper then it's hard not to at least consider it. To be honest I've also looked at Metabo which seem good value and are probably better spares wise than the Jet . I've also had experience of the Rexon mitre saws and had one for a while. Not bad although the guard failed , plastic , and eventually the motor went so I'm not looking there again.
As said it's for workshop use rather than site use and will be used for both hard and softwoods .

 

[catlad]

You are probably the best man to road/workshop test it then and post back.

 

[ntb]

I'd say Hitachi are worth a look as a cheaper alternative to the usual suspects. I have one that I bought many years ago before I turned pro and I've been very pleased with it. It mostly lives in the workshop with the occasional trip to site. No real need to upgrade other than to get a bigger blade.

This one I think - 230V version.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-c8fse-js-216mm-single-bevel-compound-sliding-mitre-saw-110v/27680

 

[catlad]

I used on of those on a decking job last summer and was imprest for a small saw.

 

[ladylola]

You are probably the best man to road/workshop test it then and post back.

Oh ok does that mean I have to buy one?

 

[bourbon]

Yes then I can have a go!!