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JET JWBS-14SFX

The JET JWBS-14SFX is JET's 14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V, listed with a resaw capacity of 13 in. (330 mm). Every figure on this page is JET's own and links to where JET published it.

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What a band saw is for. Felder Group writes: "With a bandsaw you are able to cut solid wood, board materials and plastics of many different sizes."

JWBS-14SFX specifications published by JET (10)
Motor
1.75 HP (1.3 kW)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Current (amps)
15 A14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools
Voltage
115/230 V14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools
Resaw capacity
13 in. (330 mm)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Table height
40 in.14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools
Speed
15.24 m/s (3000 FPM)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Noise level
75 dB at 3 ft. (900mm) from bladeJET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Dust port
4 in.14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools
Weight
272 lb. (122 kg)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Cord length
6ft.JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

JET's figures for the JWBS-14SFX, read on 2026-09-28. JET may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.

The JWBS-14SFX manual

JET publishes JET's owner's manual for the JWBS-14SFX (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the JWBS-14SFX are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.

From the JWBS-14SFX manual and JET's product page (3)
Blade length
116 in. (2947 mm) (blade not provided)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Blade width range
Minimum 1/8 in. (3.175 mm); Maximum 3/4 in. (19 mm)JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual
Minimum dust extraction
400 CFMJET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

Each row is our short reading of a passage on JET's pages, linked to where it appears.

What owners report about the JWBS-14SFX

A summary of 10 first-person reports from owners of the JET JWBS-14SFX, counted at 3 places: Sawmill Creek (2, 2020–2023); Wood Talk Online (7, 2019–2023); NC Woodworker (1, 2021). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 10. Taikra has not used the JWBS-14SFX; the themes are what its owners wrote, not our verdict.

  • Owners raise: Tension nut can come off; top wheel must be pulled (5 of 10 reports)
  • Owners raise: Factory fit and table flatness (3 of 10 reports)

Before you buy the JWBS-14SFX

  • Power supply. JET lists 115/230 V and 15 A for the JWBS-14SFX. JET's manual gives the circuit to run it on.
  • Dust port. JET lists 4 in.; match it to your extractor or collector's hose.

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JWBS-14SFX: questions answered from JET's specification

How many amps does the JET JWBS-14SFX draw?

The JET JWBS-14SFX draws 15 A, by JET's figure. The manual states the circuit it needs.

Source: 14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools

What voltage does the JET JWBS-14SFX run on?

JET lists the JWBS-14SFX at 115/230 V. The manual states the circuit it needs.

Source: 14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools

How tall a board can the JET JWBS-14SFX resaw?

JET lists a resaw capacity of 13 in. (330 mm) for the JWBS-14SFX.

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

What size is the dust port on the JET JWBS-14SFX?

JET lists the dust port on the JWBS-14SFX as 4 in.

Source: 14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools

How much does the JET JWBS-14SFX weigh?

The JET JWBS-14SFX weighs 272 lb. (122 kg), by JET's figure.

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

Where is the manual for the JET JWBS-14SFX?

JET publishes the JWBS-14SFX manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

What does JET say about blade length on the JWBS-14SFX?

Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-14SFX: 116 in. (2947 mm) (blade not provided).

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

What does JET say about blade width range on the JWBS-14SFX?

Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-14SFX: Minimum 1/8 in. (3.175 mm); Maximum 3/4 in. (19 mm).

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

What does JET say about minimum dust extraction on the JWBS-14SFX?

Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-14SFX: 400 CFM.

Source: JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual

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Sources

  1. 14" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115/230V (JWBS-14SFX) | JET Tools — JET
  2. JET JWBS-14SFX owner's manual — JET
  3. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  4. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  5. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  6. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  7. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 5 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  8. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 6 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  9. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 7 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  10. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 8 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  11. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 9 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  12. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 10 of 10) — Sawmill Creek
  13. Owner reports: Wood Talk Online — Wood Talk Online
  14. Owner reports: NC Woodworker — NC Woodworker