JWBS-18SFX vs JWBS-14SFX
The JWBS-18SFX beside the JET JWBS-14SFX, row by row. Both are band saws, compared on the 8 figures published for both.
JET JWBS-18SFX
The JET JWBS-18SFX is JET's 18" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115V, listed with a throat of 18 in. and a resaw capacity of 16 in. Every figure on this page is JET's own and links to where JET published it.
See it at JETWhat 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-18SFX specifications published by JET (9)
- Motor
- 1.75 HP (1.3 kW copper wire)JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
- Current (amps)
- 15 A18" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115V (JWBS-18SFX) | JET Tools
- Resaw capacity
- 16 in.18" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115V (JWBS-18SFX) | JET Tools
- Speed
- 3100 FPM (15.7m/s)JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
- Noise level
- 75 dB at 3ft (900mm) from bladeJET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
- Dust port
- 4 in.18" Bandsaw, 1.75HP, 115V (JWBS-18SFX) | JET Tools
- Weight
- 383 lbs (174 kgs)JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
JET's figures for the JWBS-18SFX, read on 2026-09-28. JET may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.
The JWBS-18SFX manual
JET publishes JET's owner's manual for the JWBS-18SFX (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the JWBS-18SFX are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.
From the JWBS-18SFX manual and JET's product page (3)
- Cord length
- 1900mmJET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
- Blade length
- 150 in. (3810 mm) (blade not provided)JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
- Blade width range
- Minimum 1/8 in. (3.175 mm); Maximum 1-1/4 in. (31.75 mm)JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
Each row is our short reading of a passage on JET's pages, linked to where it appears.
Before you buy the JWBS-18SFX
- Power supply. JET lists 115 V and 15 A for the JWBS-18SFX. The manual says what circuit the JWBS-18SFX needs.
- Dust port. JET lists 4 in.; that is the size your collector's hose or adapter has to meet.
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JWBS-18SFX: questions answered from JET's specification
How many amps does the JET JWBS-18SFX draw?
The JET JWBS-18SFX draws 15 A, by JET's figure. JET's manual gives the supply the JWBS-18SFX needs.
What voltage does the JET JWBS-18SFX run on?
JET lists the JWBS-18SFX at 115 V. JET's manual gives the supply the JWBS-18SFX needs.
How tall a board can the JET JWBS-18SFX resaw?
JET lists a resaw capacity of 16 in. for the JWBS-18SFX.
What size is the dust port on the JET JWBS-18SFX?
JET lists the dust port on the JWBS-18SFX as 4 in.
How much does the JET JWBS-18SFX weigh?
The JET JWBS-18SFX weighs 383 lbs (174 kgs), by JET's figure.
Source: JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
Where is the manual for the JET JWBS-18SFX?
JET publishes the JWBS-18SFX manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
Source: JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
What does JET say about cord length on the JWBS-18SFX?
Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-18SFX: 1900mm.
Source: JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
What does JET say about blade length on the JWBS-18SFX?
Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-18SFX: 150 in. (3810 mm) (blade not provided).
Source: JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual
What does JET say about blade width range on the JWBS-18SFX?
Per JET's own pages for the JWBS-18SFX: Minimum 1/8 in. (3.175 mm); Maximum 1-1/4 in. (31.75 mm).
Source: JET JWBS-18SFX owner's manual