Rob wrote:
> Great idea to use the Delta base. The base that Jet sells really
> sucks. I bought it and hate it.
>
> If you use the Delta that uses wood, make sure that weight won't be a
> problem.
>
> Rob
My first choice is to get an assembled metal base. Unfortunately, according
to a previous post, the Jet base is 18" x 29" and the closest Delta base
(50-275) accomodates 17 1/4" x 29".
An alternative is the 50-287 which holds 22 1/2" x 32" and so would probably
require an added piece of plywood.
Mitch Berkson
18" X 29"
"Mitch Berkson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I am trying to figure out which Delta mobile base is the right size for
the
> 18" Jet bandsaw (JWBS-18). The base dimensions are not in the Jet manual.
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Mitch Berkson
>
>
"Mitch Berkson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:9UEMb.33$iI2.0@lakeread03...
> I am trying to figure out which Delta mobile base is the right size for
the
> 18" Jet bandsaw (JWBS-18). The base dimensions are not in the Jet manual.
> Thanks for any help.
This article might help:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/articles/mobilebaseshowdown.htm
The Delta 50-345 can be made up to just about any size you like as you
provide the hardwood rails.
The article also looks at the HTC mobile bases.
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18" X 29"
"Mitch Berkson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:9UEMb.33$iI2.0@lakeread03...
> I am trying to figure out which Delta mobile base is the right size for
the
> 18" Jet bandsaw (JWBS-18). The base dimensions are not in the Jet manual.
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Mitch Berkson
>
>
Great idea to use the Delta base. The base that Jet sells really sucks. I
bought it and hate it.
If you use the Delta that uses wood, make sure that weight won't be a
problem.
Rob
"Mitch Berkson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:9UEMb.33$iI2.0@lakeread03...
> I am trying to figure out which Delta mobile base is the right size for
the
> 18" Jet bandsaw (JWBS-18). The base dimensions are not in the Jet manual.
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Mitch Berkson
>
>
Rob wrote:
> Great idea to use the Delta base. The base that Jet sells really sucks.
> I bought it and hate it.
>
> If you use the Delta that uses wood, make sure that weight won't be a
> problem.
>
> Rob
>
>
> "Mitch Berkson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:9UEMb.33$iI2.0@lakeread03...
>> I am trying to figure out which Delta mobile base is the right size for
> the
>> 18" Jet bandsaw (JWBS-18). The base dimensions are not in the Jet
>> manual. Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Mitch Berkson
>>
>>
I used a Delta Universal mobile base (the kind that normally uses 2x2 oak
for rails) with the same saw you have. Instead of oak, I used square steel
tubing 1.5"x1.5" outside...worked the nuts. I use the same arrangement on
my 15" Jet planer, as well. I believe that the wall thickness on the tubing
I used is .125", BTW.
Walt