The JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw lower cabinet has a 4”-diameter dust port
built in that makes connecting a standard dust collector hose adapter free. The dust port is
located directly below the cutting action to collect the most dust possible right at the
source. To further enhance dust collection a brush is located directly in front of the dust
port to sweep the lower wheel tire. That reduces build up on the tire and blade
substantially.
High-Tech Wheel System
The JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw features 18 3/8”-
diameter cast iron, 8-spoke wheels. The mass of cast iron wheels
imparts a flywheel effect that produces smooth, consistent
cutting action. The wheels are precision-machined to run true
and computer balanced to insure vibration-free operation. Both
wheels are fitted with high-quality, long-lasting tires for smooth,
reliable tracking.
Both band saw wheels run on high-end, sealed and pre-
lubricated ball bearings for smooth operation and long life. The
upper wheel has a single-knob tracking adjustment. This knob
and the window in the upper cabinet make adjusting blade
tracking easy, precise and safe.
The band saw wheels are
precision machined and
balanced and run on high
quality bearings.
Tension & Release
The JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw has an easy-to-use blade tension adjusting
system, operated by a handwheel on
the bottom of the upper cabinet. Scales
showing the appropriate setting for
common blade widths are displayed on
the rear outside and inside surfaces of
the upper cabinet. Both scales have
pointers that make setting tension easy
whether you are in front or at the rear
of the JET JWBS-18QT-3, 18-Inch
Band Saw.
Relaxing blade tension is important to
the life of the blade as well as the
entire wheel system. The JET JWBS-
18QT-3, 18-Inch Band Saw comes
with a specially designed, lever-
operated tension release system that makes applying or relaxing blade tension fast and
The long tension release arm (left) makes moving it between
the detent positions very easy. Easy-to-read scales on the
inside and outside of the upper cabinet make setting band
tension quick and accurate.
