jedgerton
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Folks,
In Amazon's Friday sale, the following JET model is listed at $270.00 (not sure about shipping but it is elegible for free shipping if you have their Prime service).
Is this a good deal?
John
Here are the details from Amazon:
The Jet JSSG-10 Slow Speed Wet Sharpener offers woodworkers advanced sharpening features, such as torque adjustment for consistent pressure to the drive shaft, variable dial speed control that maintains outer wheel speed regardless of the sharpening stone diameter, and a unique reservoir design that allows for better water management. This combination of features is not available on any other sharpening system. This tool also features an enclosed motor housing that keeps debris and water out of the interior of the tool, and an oversized reservoir that is designed with a flared top edge to capture more water during sharpening.
The Jet Slow Speed Wet Sharpener offers a combination of features not available on any other sharpening system. View larger.
Variable dial speed control maintains outer wheel speed regardless of sharpening stone diameter.
Another handy addition is the diameter scale that provides a quick reference for the stone wheel diameter. And to help keep your tools organized and at your fingertips, Jet has equipped the JSSG-10 with a built-in storage tray that provides a convenient place for all your sharpening accessories.
The lower portion of the stone runs in a bath of water. As the stone revolves it carries the water continuously over the grinding surface, cooling it and eliminating the risk of overheating. The grindstone runs at 90-150 revolutions per minute (RPM) and is driven by a quiet, yet powerful motor that is controlled by the variable speed switch. When the grindstone diameter is 250-millimeters, the grinder should be set at the lower 90 RPM setting. Over time with constant use the grindstone will wear down, and then the speed can be increased to compensate for the diameter loss. The ability to increase and decrease the speed makes it easy to maintain the optimum surface speed at all times.
Rounding out this sharpener are a variety of useful accessories that include:
* Dual surface stone grader: Dresses the wheel for both fine and course sharpening
* Straight edge jig: Used to sharpen chisels, spokeshave blades, and planer blades
* Angle measuring device: Used to establish the angle of the tool being sharpened in relation to the stone wheel
* Existing angle measuring device: Used to establish the angle of the tool's cutting edge
* Support arm: Mounts directly to the front and back of the sharpener that can be used alone or in conjunction with a wide assortment of Jet sharpening jigs
* Honing compound tube: Gives your newly sharpened tools that final, polished edge
What's in the Box
Jet JSSG-10 wet sharpener, stone grader, straight edge jig, angle measuring device, existing angle measuring device, support arm, honing compound tube, and instructional DVD.
In Amazon's Friday sale, the following JET model is listed at $270.00 (not sure about shipping but it is elegible for free shipping if you have their Prime service).
Is this a good deal?
John
Here are the details from Amazon:
The Jet JSSG-10 Slow Speed Wet Sharpener offers woodworkers advanced sharpening features, such as torque adjustment for consistent pressure to the drive shaft, variable dial speed control that maintains outer wheel speed regardless of the sharpening stone diameter, and a unique reservoir design that allows for better water management. This combination of features is not available on any other sharpening system. This tool also features an enclosed motor housing that keeps debris and water out of the interior of the tool, and an oversized reservoir that is designed with a flared top edge to capture more water during sharpening.
The Jet Slow Speed Wet Sharpener offers a combination of features not available on any other sharpening system. View larger.
Variable dial speed control maintains outer wheel speed regardless of sharpening stone diameter.
Another handy addition is the diameter scale that provides a quick reference for the stone wheel diameter. And to help keep your tools organized and at your fingertips, Jet has equipped the JSSG-10 with a built-in storage tray that provides a convenient place for all your sharpening accessories.
The lower portion of the stone runs in a bath of water. As the stone revolves it carries the water continuously over the grinding surface, cooling it and eliminating the risk of overheating. The grindstone runs at 90-150 revolutions per minute (RPM) and is driven by a quiet, yet powerful motor that is controlled by the variable speed switch. When the grindstone diameter is 250-millimeters, the grinder should be set at the lower 90 RPM setting. Over time with constant use the grindstone will wear down, and then the speed can be increased to compensate for the diameter loss. The ability to increase and decrease the speed makes it easy to maintain the optimum surface speed at all times.
Rounding out this sharpener are a variety of useful accessories that include:
* Dual surface stone grader: Dresses the wheel for both fine and course sharpening
* Straight edge jig: Used to sharpen chisels, spokeshave blades, and planer blades
* Angle measuring device: Used to establish the angle of the tool being sharpened in relation to the stone wheel
* Existing angle measuring device: Used to establish the angle of the tool's cutting edge
* Support arm: Mounts directly to the front and back of the sharpener that can be used alone or in conjunction with a wide assortment of Jet sharpening jigs
* Honing compound tube: Gives your newly sharpened tools that final, polished edge
What's in the Box
Jet JSSG-10 wet sharpener, stone grader, straight edge jig, angle measuring device, existing angle measuring device, support arm, honing compound tube, and instructional DVD.
