Charles Curtiss
04-14-2020, 5:27 PM
I am looking for someone to verify that a Jet jjp-12hh jointer/planer combo will fit on SawStop's industrial mobile base. I believe it will fit BUT I don't want to get it home and then find out that it doesn't fit. I'll have only one (easy) shot to bring the machine into the basement and put it directly on to the mobile base. I have a very tight shop and the SS base's 4 swivel casters would work best. (I have it on my SawStop PCS tablesaw and IMO it's the best mobile base out there).
As for the Jet jjp-12hh I have also looked at the Hammer a3-31. Some say it the Hammer is no brainer if cost isn't an issue. Some Jet owners say the Jet works quite well and can do all that Jet claims it can do, albeit not the same fit and finish of the Hammer and a dislike of the grooved table. I think I know what the Jet's limitations/issues are. I've seen enough videos on both. I'll be honest why I'm choosing the Jet. Both have had some occasional issues, probably maybe more with Jet. The main reason is that I have a Jet (and SawStop) dealer nearby. They will (and did on my SS) order it with no deposit. They will do a high level check when it arrives. They will deliver this 600# beast AND transport it along a tilted side yard and bring it into my rear walkout basement and shop and put it on the mobile base. In addition, they will my intermediary if I have issues. I know that issues will be most likely be handled directly with Jet, but it seems that often manufacturers don't send you repair parts but send an entire new unit. Having this dealer deliver one and maybe another one will be a big plus if that were to happen, as all my woodworking friends are in their 70's plus. If I bought a Hammer, beyond the cost, it will be shipped by freight who will drop it at the street <assuming they will unload it off the truck. Most likely I'll be on my own from there on, getting it in, on the base, and dealing with any issues. So the Jet and dealer are a big deal to me, and if it functions acceptably, then for all these reasons I'm leaning toward the Jet.
With that in mind, I'm still grateful if anyone thinks getting the Jet is a mistake.
PS: I currently have a Jet 6 inch jointer and a Dewalt 735 planer. The Jet was purchased with the helical head and I added the Byrd Shelix head to the Dewalt 735. Both work very well, but I'm anxious for a larger jointer.
Thanks to all in advance
Charlie
As for the Jet jjp-12hh I have also looked at the Hammer a3-31. Some say it the Hammer is no brainer if cost isn't an issue. Some Jet owners say the Jet works quite well and can do all that Jet claims it can do, albeit not the same fit and finish of the Hammer and a dislike of the grooved table. I think I know what the Jet's limitations/issues are. I've seen enough videos on both. I'll be honest why I'm choosing the Jet. Both have had some occasional issues, probably maybe more with Jet. The main reason is that I have a Jet (and SawStop) dealer nearby. They will (and did on my SS) order it with no deposit. They will do a high level check when it arrives. They will deliver this 600# beast AND transport it along a tilted side yard and bring it into my rear walkout basement and shop and put it on the mobile base. In addition, they will my intermediary if I have issues. I know that issues will be most likely be handled directly with Jet, but it seems that often manufacturers don't send you repair parts but send an entire new unit. Having this dealer deliver one and maybe another one will be a big plus if that were to happen, as all my woodworking friends are in their 70's plus. If I bought a Hammer, beyond the cost, it will be shipped by freight who will drop it at the street <assuming they will unload it off the truck. Most likely I'll be on my own from there on, getting it in, on the base, and dealing with any issues. So the Jet and dealer are a big deal to me, and if it functions acceptably, then for all these reasons I'm leaning toward the Jet.
With that in mind, I'm still grateful if anyone thinks getting the Jet is a mistake.
PS: I currently have a Jet 6 inch jointer and a Dewalt 735 planer. The Jet was purchased with the helical head and I added the Byrd Shelix head to the Dewalt 735. Both work very well, but I'm anxious for a larger jointer.
Thanks to all in advance
Charlie