Well I've made up my mind to go with the Jet saw that's on sale with the
router, lift, and fence upgrade. It's the one in all the magazines. I'll
probably order it next week. If I may call upon the vast knowledge here -
1. I called an electrician for an estimate for another 230 outlet in my
garage. He says the job will be less than 200.00 total, without looking at
it. He will use #12 wire and a 20Amp breaker. The Jet owners manual doesn't
specify so he figured it off the 3HP. He also wants to bring conduit down
the wall from the attic - I guess I don't mind that - it is a garage after
all. It is an outside wall and he said trying to drill and fish the wall is
going to be more expensive. Does all this sound about right ? He also
suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
someone has a reason why not.
2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
aren't shabby ?
3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds. Anyone
done this ? Problems ?
jim bailey
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:45:39 GMT, "Jim Bailey"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Well I've made up my mind to go with the Jet saw that's on sale with the
>router, lift, and fence upgrade. It's the one in all the magazines. I'll
>probably order it next week. If I may call upon the vast knowledge here -
==============
3/4 of you battle is already over.... you made up your mind...!!!! now
just pull the trigger and order the darn thing....
>1. I called an electrician for an estimate for another 230 outlet in my
>garage. He says the job will be less than 200.00 total, without looking at
>it. He will use #12 wire and a 20Amp breaker. The Jet owners manual doesn't
>specify so he figured it off the 3HP. He also wants to bring conduit down
>the wall from the attic - I guess I don't mind that - it is a garage after
>all. It is an outside wall and he said trying to drill and fish the wall is
>going to be more expensive. Does all this sound about right ?
============
That is exactly how I would do it (and I would be doing it
myself....just easier and much less time involved and and Electricians
do not work for peanuts ..
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>suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
>remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
>wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
>someone has a reason why not.
That is up to you BUT I prefer the disconnect box... again mostly
because of the expense...and he says the box is cheaper then an outlet
>
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>2. The jet moble base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
>aren't shabby ?
>=======================
I do not have a moble base...just never needed one BUT I had no idea
they were that expensive... lol...
>3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
>M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds. Anyone
>done this ? Problems ?
=====================================>
I have 6 (six) routers and I question why (unless you needed the money
that bad) you would sell the Bosch...keep it for hand held use...
I do not like routers mounted in a saws wing ..BUT that is a personal
thing ...
Enjoy the saw and start making sawdust....
Bob Griffiths
Made the sane move exactly one year ago. Love the saw, love the router
(light and easy to handle... bought another one I liked it so much). I have
the Jet base. In hindsight, the Delta would have been a tad more
convenient,,, I think. In any case the saw doesn't move, even
when NOT secured.
Now, make some sawdust!
Don
"Jim Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well I've made up my mind to go with the Jet saw that's on sale with the
> router, lift, and fence upgrade. It's the one in all the magazines. I'll
> probably order it next week. If I may call upon the vast knowledge here -
>
> 1. I called an electrician for an estimate for another 230 outlet in my
> garage. He says the job will be less than 200.00 total, without looking at
> it. He will use #12 wire and a 20Amp breaker. The Jet owners manual
doesn't
> specify so he figured it off the 3HP. He also wants to bring conduit down
> the wall from the attic - I guess I don't mind that - it is a garage
after
> all. It is an outside wall and he said trying to drill and fish the wall
is
> going to be more expensive. Does all this sound about right ? He also
> suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
> remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
> wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
> someone has a reason why not.
>
> 2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
> aren't shabby ?
>
> 3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
> M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds.
Anyone
> done this ? Problems ?
>
> jim bailey
>
>
>
"Jim Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote:
> He also
>suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
>remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
>wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
>someone has a reason why not.
>
>2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
>aren't shabby ?
Not much point in having a mobile base if the saw is hard-wired to the
box - get an outlet. Then you can also use it for that new jointer,
planer, whatever...
>
>3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
>M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds. Anyone
>done this ? Problems ?
Keep the Bosch for hand held use, it is really a nice router, and
after a while they are just like clamps... you always need one more.
Now that is a scary thought. Today I was just sweating over the thought
that 'Damn... I need some more clamps'. And compared to a router they cost
peanuts!
Guess I will get that second job after all. :-)
Mike W.
"Larry Kraus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Jim Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > He also
> >suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
> >remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
> >wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
> >someone has a reason why not.
> >
> >2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
> >aren't shabby ?
>
> Not much point in having a mobile base if the saw is hard-wired to the
> box - get an outlet. Then you can also use it for that new jointer,
> planer, whatever...
>
> >
> >3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
> >M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds.
Anyone
> >done this ? Problems ?
>
> Keep the Bosch for hand held use, it is really a nice router, and
> after a while they are just like clamps... you always need one more.
>
>
>
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"Jim Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well I've made up my mind to go with the Jet saw that's on sale with the
> router, lift, and fence upgrade. It's the one in all the magazines. I'll
> probably order it next week. If I may call upon the vast knowledge here -
>
> 1. I called an electrician for an estimate for another 230 outlet in my
> garage. He says the job will be less than 200.00 total, without looking at
> it. He will use #12 wire and a 20Amp breaker. The Jet owners manual
doesn't
> specify so he figured it off the 3HP. He also wants to bring conduit down
> the wall from the attic - I guess I don't mind that - it is a garage
after
> all. It is an outside wall and he said trying to drill and fish the wall
is
> going to be more expensive. Does all this sound about right ? He also
> suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect boxes (I don't
> remember what it's called) like they use outside on an AC unit, then just
> wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll specify an outlet, unless
> someone has a reason why not.
Specs sound right... just did the same thing for my new Jet 3 HP saw. I went
with the right tilt saw and found that the cord that comes with the saw
isn't quite long enough to reach the wall at the end of the right extension
table... another 6" of cord would have done it. Thus I've got a short 220 V
extension cord and used a plug rather than a disconnect. I pretty much leave
the WWII installed so the relatively infrequent times when I need to
disconnect the saw from power didn't seem to warrant a switch.
The price doesn't sound out of line, especially if he shows up and actuall
does it. I've had local associates ask me how I got an electrician to
actually show up for such a small job... I guess knowing him for 40 years
helped. ;-)
> 2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options that
> aren't shabby ?
I went with the Delta base instead. I think it's about $180 from Amazon.
Based on reviews of the HTC/Jet base, and on personal experience with both
HTC and Delta bases, suggested to me that the Delta base was far better. It
works great with the Jet saw. The only minor issue is that a 2" wood spacer
is needed at the end of the extension table to move the legs in enough to
sit on the base. Creating the spacer and screwing it in place took maybe 10
minutes including taking out the tools and putting them away.
> 3. I figure I'll sell off the Bosch router in the box and mount a Hitachi
> M12V or , preferably a PC 7518 - depending on availability of funds.
Anyone
> done this ? Problems ?
I've got a shaper and router table and didn't bother with the router lift. I
figure I could always add it later...
John
Jim Bailey wrote:
> 2. The jet mobile base is over $200.00. Do I have any other options
> that aren't shabby ?
Depending on the base size one of these may work. I have the smaller one on
my Griz contractor saw and like it a lot.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G7314
http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G7315
-- Mark
"Jim Bailey" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well I've made up my mind to go with the Jet saw that's on sale with the
> router, lift, and fence upgrade. It's the one in all the magazines. I'll
> probably order it next week. If I may call upon the vast knowledge here -
>
> 1. I called an electrician for an estimate for another 230 outlet in my
> garage. He says the job will be less than 200.00 total, without looking at
> it. He will use #12 wire and a 20Amp breaker. The Jet owners manual doesn't
> specify so he figured it off the 3HP.
Sounds right to me. If you can get the whole thing done for under $200,
I think you're getting a good deal. Around these parts, you can't get
an electrician to change a lightbulb for less than that.
> He also wants to bring conduit down
> the wall from the attic - I guess I don't mind that - it is a garage after
> all. It is an outside wall and he said trying to drill and fish the wall is
> going to be more expensive. Does all this sound about right?
There's no doubt that fishing a cable through a finished wall is more
labor than running a conduit on the surface. It's really up to you. If
you prefer the cable burried in the wall, ask him to quote a price both
ways and decide for yourself if the added cost is worth it to you. It's
mostly an aesthetic thing.
> He also suggested, rather than an outlet, one of those disconnect
> boxes (I don't remember what it's called) like they use outside on an
> AC unit, then just wire the saw straight into that - I think I'll
> specify an outlet, unless someone has a reason why not.
I can't see any any advantage to a hard-wired connection over an outlet,
and lots of disadvantages. It's probably more expensive to install, and
a lot less flexible. At some point in the future, you may rearrange
your shop and then you'll really appreciate the ability to just plug and
unplug things at will. Go with the outlet.