| | |  | Jet | Home » » » JET 708447 OES-80CS 6-Inch 1-1/2-Horsepower Oscillating Edge Sander, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase | | | | | | | Description: | | The powerful and reliable JET Oscillating Edge Sander has the accuracy and durability you need in one exceptionally well designed machine. Edge, face, bevel, and contour sanding are at your fingertips, and with the power for big jobs and control for fine work. Style: Oscillating belt edge sander, HP: 1 1/2, Table Dimensions W x L (in.): 7 x 32, Motor Phase(s): 1, Motor Voltage: 115 (prewired 115V), Amps: 18/9, Port Size (in.): 4 in. O.D. dust port for increased dust collection efficiency, Belt Size (in. x in.): 6in.L x 89in.W, Belt Speed (ft./min.): 3,900 SFPM, Adjustable: Yes, Adjustable outer drum support table enables contour sanding, Fence: 24in.L x 4in.H, Material Type: Cast iron and metal | | | Features: | |
• JET oscillating edge aggressive sander with 1-1/2 horsepower, 115-volt pre-wired, 230-volt wired single-phase motor
• Produce bevels, angles, curves, and flat surfaces
• 6-by-89-inch belt moves at 3,900 surface feet per minute and has an increased lifespan
• Includes attachments for both vertical and horizontal applications
• 32-by-7-inch, adjustable work table for added convenience; weighs 270-pounds
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 50.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 26.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 20.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 275.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 50.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 26.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 20.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 317.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Great machine, I highly recommend it.Aug 07, 2006
By Johnson & Johnson
First, I bought this after comparing it to the Delta ($$$), General International, the Shop Fox and the Grizzly. For the money I don't think you could do better.
It's not a finish sander but if you need to remove stock to make a drawer fit, flush up a veneer, or bevel an edge it works very well. And, it works very, very fast with the supplied 100 grit belt. Stock is removed a little faster than some other machines because of the speed of the belt. That's not a bad thing, just something to be aware of. It comes with a great belt from Klingspore, but you might want to go with a higher grit.
The other review complains that there's only 1/2" oscillation and that makes the machine worthless. First, it's a worthwhile feature because it extends the life of the belt and reduces cleanings. Second, all the machines of this size oscillate 3/4" - I'm not sure what the other reviewer is looking for, but it's a 6" belt - the more it oscillates the less usuable height you have. So, a sander that oscillates 3" would limit you to a 3" drawer or give uneven sanding.
The dust chute isn't designed well because you can't leave the side table with it on. I know one guy who did a little grinding to the chute to make it fit.
The problem I have with the scale is that it's very hard to see when locking the angle. I've never had a machine with perfectly set detents at 0, 45, or 90 degree so what's the point? Good detents are user adjust able and add to the expense.
The storage cabinet is nice, but the door should be wider. Oh well, it's better than not having one. The table is heavier than the others the other reviewer mentioned which makes adjusting it is more of a chore, but the extra weight is a good thing. It dampens the vibrations and makes the machine more heavy duty. If the weight is that much of an issue make a table out of plywood ;>) I'm sticking with the cast iron.
All in all a great machine, and I'd highly recommend it.
15 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Little thought went into this machineNov 03, 2005
By NE Woodworker
"NE Woodworker"
There are a few issues with this machine which make it less than user friendly. The adjustable angle of the platen has no preset angles. 0, 90 and 45 would be nice, but 90 I feel is critical. You must use a square every time you adjust the angle to get it back to 90. The table is adjustable up and down, but remember that 3 square feet of cast iron are heavy, and unless you have 4 hands, you can not adjust the table evenly. Most other models have a spring loaded table. On this model, you must loosen and lift one side at a time, teeter-tottering until you get the right hight, and you will not be level...
The side table for contour sanding is nice, but you must remove it if you want to close the dust shroud for use with the platen. The actual oscillation of the belt is less than 1/2" which makes that feature near useless. If I were to do it over again, I'd probably go with the General or the Grizzly, staying in this price range. If you can afford it, go to the next level up.... this machine is not worth the money
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great edge sanderMay 12, 2007
By Daniel C. Medeiros
"Daniel M"
This is the first edge sander that I own. I own a small cabinet shop and it realy make work easy. it is great for door edges .I first had a hard time setting the hight of the table then i purchase a small scissors jack and put it under the table and it is esay to lift and lower the table. Daniel M
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Jet OES-80CSNov 10, 2010
By Pete Foster
Just purchased this sander. The sander shipped directly from WMH (Jet). While the box had a couple of dings there was no damage to the sander. There were no issues assembling either. After following the checks for tracking while not powered, I plugged the unit and turned on. Tracking was perfect from the factory, no further adjustments were necessary.
The good:
1. The sander works very well and is very aggressive. I found the 1/2" oscillation more than adequate. I have an oscillating spindle sander and I can say that some oscillation is much better than none.
2. Dust collection seems to be more than adequate for the limited amount I have used it so far.
The so so...
Table adjustment is awkward as stated elsewhere, but I don't expect this to be an issue since this will not happen very often.
Angle adjustment is also awkward but again this is a feature that I don't expect to use often.
I will not be using the sanding drum since I have an oscillating spindle sander with excellent dust collection. Using the sanding drum renders dust collection useless.
I purchased this sander because I wanted a longer surface belt sander as compared to my 6X48 sander and this will do the job at the right price point. Assuming it continues to do this well, it will not disappoint.
If warranted, I will update this review as it gets more use in my shop.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Oscillating Edge SanderSep 21, 2008
By Denison Golden
"Palm Guy"
My new sander is good for the money. The oscillation method itself is not what I expected. Better machines have a mechanism that enables more movement up and down by gears under the table. The method used on this one is a tilting action on the pulley that simply changes the tracking of the belt a bit. The dust control connection must be removed for large inside radius sanding using the end drum, as well as for a belt change. An inconvenience I was trying to avoid by upgrading to this model. It does do the job though for most applications.
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