Joseph Hock
04-07-2007, 11:01 AM
Hello to all! Newcomer to the Creek, though I have been browsing your very informative forums for a while now. In fact, they were big factors in my purchasing decision. I had been considering the Grizzly 1023XL, and the Jet JTAS-10XL, and while I was leaning toward the Jet, a bad customer service experience with Grizzly ultimately turned me away from them. (I will save that story for another post). In any event, since it seems customary to post pictures of 'new arrivals,' I thought I would follow suit. Just yesterday, I picked up my 'significant shop upgrade' and thought I should share some pics.
I purchased the Jet 708663PK from a local supplier (AW Meyer), which was comprised of six boxes and an additional six inside the saw. Unfortunately, due to current space limitations, as well as the need to upgrade my electrical to 220, it will take me some time to get this beauty assembled, up, and running. However, for what it's worth I am pleased so far :D .
The saw and components were well packaged, with only a few cosmetic blemishes identified so far. As you can see in the picture, the carton for the extension table and the fence rails show some external damage, but at least the table was un-hurt. I have yet to crack into the rails, but will carefully inspect them at the time of installation. I will keep you all posted as this project progresses.
Let me say this, it is probably was not a good idea to do this by myself, but I was able to move the saw from the pick-up into my home by myself. I needed a small amount of help from my wife, but all went smoothly. IF there is ever a next time, I will get help. A couple of beers can get you all the muscle you need! Any way, due to the weight of the machine, I had to 'field strip' the saw on the truck, so that I could off-load it. I had to rent an appliance dolly from a local big-box store, which did the trick. Some $14 dollars later, the saw was comfortably inside the house.
The only thing I need to check on, is the router lift. I was supposed to get the xacta lift with this kit, but it was nowhere to be found. I will follow-up on Monday. Now I need to get an electrician in here, and soon!
I purchased the Jet 708663PK from a local supplier (AW Meyer), which was comprised of six boxes and an additional six inside the saw. Unfortunately, due to current space limitations, as well as the need to upgrade my electrical to 220, it will take me some time to get this beauty assembled, up, and running. However, for what it's worth I am pleased so far :D .
The saw and components were well packaged, with only a few cosmetic blemishes identified so far. As you can see in the picture, the carton for the extension table and the fence rails show some external damage, but at least the table was un-hurt. I have yet to crack into the rails, but will carefully inspect them at the time of installation. I will keep you all posted as this project progresses.
Let me say this, it is probably was not a good idea to do this by myself, but I was able to move the saw from the pick-up into my home by myself. I needed a small amount of help from my wife, but all went smoothly. IF there is ever a next time, I will get help. A couple of beers can get you all the muscle you need! Any way, due to the weight of the machine, I had to 'field strip' the saw on the truck, so that I could off-load it. I had to rent an appliance dolly from a local big-box store, which did the trick. Some $14 dollars later, the saw was comfortably inside the house.
The only thing I need to check on, is the router lift. I was supposed to get the xacta lift with this kit, but it was nowhere to be found. I will follow-up on Monday. Now I need to get an electrician in here, and soon!