Hello everyone:
Last week I picked up a Jet model JCS10 2 HP cabinet table saw. It is about 10 years old, and in very good condition. It came with an 8 foot Biesemeyer fence. (All this for $300 on Craigslist! Eat your hearts out!) There are a few things I need to do to it, and I need some advice. Here is the list:
- Electrical The motor is set up for 110 volts. I want to run it on 220 (pulls fewer amps; better/cooler for the motor). How do I make the conversion on the motor, and what type of switch would this require? (The machine currently has a 20-amp wall switch mounted on it.) <!—-><!—-> <!—->
- Fence (1) I have the Biesemeyer fence itself, and its 8 foot rectangular ‘tube’ with the ruler on it. The saw however is without the fence rails (the steel angle pieces that are there to support the fence and extension table). I was going to find some steel angle of an appropriate length, and drill and tap it to make rails. Any suggestions on doing this? Is there any type of material I should use over another? Can I maybe find the actual rails somewhere? <!—-><!—->
- Fence (2) The aforementioned tube part of the fence is 8 feet long; far more than I have room to leave permanently set up in my basement. Is there a shorter version made? If so, where could I find it?
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Thank you for your help and support.
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Musashi<!—-> <!—->
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-Groucho Marx
Edited 10/22/2007 5:09 pm ET by musashi
Edited 10/22/2007 5:10 pm ET by musashi
Edited 10/22/2007 5:12 pm ET by musashi
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DEFINITELY spend the money for the magnetic switch ($70-80). If you trip a breaker, or get a power blink, you want the switch to require a definite "off-then -on" function.
The cover plate where the wires go into the motor should have a wiring diagram on the inside of the cover.
I have a Uni-Fence, and find 52" will take care of everything I run across - no Ping-Pong sheets!
Forrest
Good point about the magnetic switch. Thanks.
As far as you know, is there a place where I could buy a shorter piece for the Biesemeyer fence?
I will open the motor up and search for a wiring diagram.
Thanks again.
MusashiOutside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
-Groucho Marx
You don't need to buy anything other than a hacksaw if you want to have shorter rails and tube on your Biesemeyer fence. All those parts are mild steel and cut really easily with a good sharp hacksaw blade in a high tension frame.Bill
The thought of cutting it certainly occurred to me. However, if there is a shorter one easily/cheaply available, I could then keep the big one for when I need it.
As the rails, I don't have those at all. I am planning to fabricate them out of steel angle.
Thanks,
MusashiOutside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
-Groucho Marx
Sure, you can buy another tube, but I doubt you will ever change the setup once it is on the saw. Much easier it is (Yodaspeak!) to buy the angle rails than to make your own.Bill
Go to Delta's web site. They own the rights to the biesemeyer fence now. They sell them seperate of the Delta products. You should be able to get everything you need there. They also have a tech. support number.
The magnetic switch that Mcdesign mentioned is a combination contactor and a seperate switch on my Delta Unisaw. Not sure about what set up you may need for a Jet. I have installed a 240v push on/push off 240v switch on an old Craftman we have at work. It is a line voltage switch that will stay open in the event of a power interuption, so the saw won't start when the power is restored. I believe GE is the manufacture.
You may also want to look at the megat switch that I have seen in many of the tool catalogs. The over size off switch, that you can bump with your knee, would be a nice safety feature to have on any table saw.
Dave
I found the Biesemeyer part of the Delta site. Thanks.
As for the switch: I have seen the one you mention, with the big 'Off' switch.
Probably I'll look in the motor first, then go down to the local electrical supply house for advice. Then decide.
Thanks for the advice,
AlexOutside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
-Groucho Marx
There is usually a small wiring diagram somewhere on the saw near the motor that tells you 110 or 220 scheme. If not, I'm sure you could get it on line.
sounds like to me you got screwed,having to do to much to make it work.why don'ti come over get the pc of junk outa your way.i've got a 3oo. extra i'll give you so you can go buy a new ryobi and have a real saw.i'll be waiting for your call.
craigslist never has anything around here,i wish people would find out about it so there would be more selection. larry
if a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?