Jet Cabinet Saw $753.97 - 3hp Xacta Fence

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I just talked to a very high level guy at Amazon who informs me that there WILL BE A CHARGE TO REFUSE SHIPMENT. He said any information to the contrary is not correct and will not be honored.

He claimed that my order went into a non-cancellable state the same day I ordered it. I would have sworn that at the moment I placed my 2nd order the 1st one was still cancellable, however he claims that I am mistaken and that it was only the blade that could be cancelled. What's odd is that the blade is no longer part of the order, so I guess they went and cancelled that for me instead of the saw!

Anyway, I am not planning to eat $150 shipping and neither are they. Will have to find some other solution I guess.

That is pure BS. I understand that the blade has already shipped for myself and a few other people. I don't believe the saw went into production before the blade.

Also, I have heard time and again that the standard procedure is to refuse shipment. Punch a hole in the side of the box and refuse shipment.

[GaryA]

I agree...that is BS. I've been that route before with Amazon - always gotten different answers depending on who I spoke with. I've always hung up and dialed again until I got the aanswer I needed, then confirmed who I spoke with.

I would also DEFINITELY call AMEX if that what you used. AMEX has bailed me out of bad purchases in the past. Call them and explain the situation - many times they will fight it on your behalf.

BTW - I just got a shipment confirmation from Amazon for the saw (not yet the blade- not worried - no 220 electrical yet anyways) coming via Eagle USA (says estimated arrival 5/24). Really hoping they'll drop it via liftgate at my garage. Going to need you guys to help out on where to put it...I'll post some pics in a seperate thread this weekend.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

coming via Eagle USA (says estimated arrival 5/24). Really hoping they'll drop it via liftgate at my garage. Going to need you guys to help out on where to put it...I'll post some pics in a seperate thread this weekend.

I hope they don't turn it over to Eagle Residential or Eagle Home or whatever they call those stupid subcontractors! They are pathetic.

[LarryG]

Going to need you guys to help out on where to put it

You're the fellow with the 11' wide garage, right? I recently went through this exercise in CAD form, and have some thoughts I can share. I'll try to get them into a presentable sketch form over the weekend, and will post on Monday.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

You're the fellow with the 11' wide garage, right? I recently went through this exercise in CAD form, and have some thoughts I can share. I'll try to get them into a presentable sketch form over the weekend, and will post on Monday.

Now that is what I call service! Feel like doing a whole shop lay out?

[Woodwerker]

Eagle called me yesterday to set up a delivery time for the 30" that I ordered first. I told the guy that I canceled that order and they shipped it anyway.
He said thanks for not making us deliver it to your house....
He is sending it back, if they try to hit me with the shipping charge I will just state the truth, the saw was never delivered to my house.

[DaveStL]

Eagle called today for Tuesday delivery. Then they called back at 5:30 and asked if they could bring it tomorrow afternoon. Yee hah!

They do a "threshold delivery", said they could probably set it in the garage.

Blade is here. Delta mobile base shipped ($90, with much better reviews than the one Amazon shows for this saw) and should be here early next week.

So what's the best way to sell the 3000--here, craigslist? It's been fun but LOML won't let me keep both, and the shop is 9.5 x 23.5, anyway....

[davidtu]

Dave, can you tell me more about the mobile bases?

Thanks!

[DaveStL]

Dave, can you tell me more about the mobile bases?

Thanks!

Amazon shows this base for the Jet w/ 50" fence but the reviews are not great, and it's $160: HTC HRS-10G Mobile Base for Delta Unisaw Table Saw with 52-Inch Unifence and Jet JTAS Table Saw with 50-Inch Xacta Fence http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0000223L9

So a Delta base should fit the Jet cabinet, although it looks like the Delta extension table overhangs the legs a bit vs. the Jet legs at the end. This base is only $90, plus a buck to ship: Delta 50-289 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw with 52-Inch Unifence http://www.amazon.com/Delta-50-289-M.../dp/B000022346

The Delta reviews are better, and include several from Jet owners. One Jet owner mentioned extending the end w/ a 2" angle. For $70 less and a rectangular base rather than the HTC which looks like it could be twisty, I wouldn't mind modifying it slightly. If it's a foot short, I'll exchange it.

When it all gets here I'll post the details.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

A lot of folks on SMC and WN bought this saw without the lift last year. They all used the Delta Mobile base you mention. Jet has one for the machine, as well as the mentioned HTC. The Delta is superior and less expensive.

[GaryA]

You're the fellow with the 11' wide garage, right? I recently went through this exercise in CAD form, and have some thoughts I can share. I'll try to get them into a presentable sketch form over the weekend, and will post on Monday.

Thats me....I'll post over in Shop setup. Thats awesome...thanks Larry!

[davidtu]

Still one Jet Cabinet Saw at discount... its 5 hp (vs. 3 hp above) but no router lift. $1162.

http://www.amazon.com/JET-708668PK-J...9598820&sr=1-8

[thrytis]

If you're interested in the one with the 50" fence and router lift, you might want to keep an eye on it on Amazon. I just canceled an order for one. At the moment it is still showing up as unavailable, but it may change once the cancellation makes it through the system. I ended up picking up a unisaw from Woodworker's Supply today which to me was a better deal.

[davidtu]

Well, my request to Cancel the 30" item has finally filtered thru and contrary to what the Amazon bigwig thought, they are going to eat something on this shipment (made it as far as Dallas from TN).

Gee, was just getting fixed on the idea that it was unstoppable and trying to see if I could make $360 on a resale on CL. How many here think Amazon should credit me an addition $360 opportunity cost?

[GaryA]

That was quick. I just got a call from Eagle freight that my saw is in Tampa, and they have it scheduled for liftgate delivery tomorrow morning!