SOLD: Jet Supersaw + Extras

[wizer]

Well as some of you worked out, my Super Saw is up for sale. However, I'm not buying Jon's Unisaw. That was for another member who asked me to reserve it as they was not near their computer.

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So why am I selling the saw? Well I have been bitten by the turning bug. Now, before you roll your eyes, let me explain. You all know about my back and also the fact that I produce very little in my workshop. Well the first problem leads to the second. On a very good day I can handle 4hrs in the workshop before I have to stop. My day job has just got much busier, so that means I'll be lucky to steal a few hours in the workshop every week. With turning, once I've got into it, I'll be able to produce a finished item each time I enter the workshop. That instant gratification is just what I need. I'm not letting go of general woodworking all together, just putting it on the back burner for a bit. I'll keep my hand in. I do have 1 project which I am obliged to finish and then I'll slowly work on the toy chest, without any pressure to get it finished. So a big cabinet saw is a little over kill for someone like me. I'd also like to free up the space to get the new lathe in which I'm currently in negotiations over.
** Wake Up! **

The details:

I won't go into a massive sales pitch. It's in great nick. It's hardly been used in the 4 months I've had it. That also means it has still 8 months warranty left on it. It still has everything that it came with including the mitre guide, outfeed table, tool kit, etc, etc. I'll chuck in the wheeled base, 2 nearly new Freud blades, as well as the original Jet blade. Some zero clearance inserts and i'll wipe the tears off before it goes

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Jet- ... 365278.htm

I'd like to see £800 for it. I think that's a good deal considering they are over £1300 new and there is easily another £100 of extras. Plus, assuming you can transport it without dismantling it, it's all setup perfectly accurate, everything is true and running smooth.

Oh and transport is always tricky in these situations. If you want to pay for shipping then that's fine, you'll have to arrange it.

 

[seanybaby]

I'l give you £650 tomorrow.

You buying a new saw?

 

[Harbo]

Wizer - don't do it!

I started back into woodworking a few years ago turning wood on my ML8.
You do get immense satisfaction from it and pretty instant results - but after a while you begin to hanker about making stuff that isn't just round. Your friends and family get fed up with all the pens, bowls, toilet roll holders, etc etc you keep turning out.
Now I am not knocking wood turning per se - I still enjoy doing it but not as a speciality. Buy a lathe by all means but keep your other stuff which will keep open your options.
You may live to regret it in the long term?

Rod

 

[DavidE]

Wizer - I have to second Rod's thoughts. I have followed a similar route... got hooked via turning and now have a flat workshop too. I love turning, however, unless you find an outlet for your "stuff" you'll just end up with round "stuff" everywhere!

Anyway, what if you get into segmented turning? :wink: - you'd want a good saw then.

Cheers
David

 

[Steve Maskery]

Echo, echo, echo
S

 

[wizer]

Thanks guys. I don't disagree, but I guess the main reason is space. I'm already fighting for it, a lathe literally won't fit in (not the one I'm buying anyway ). I understand about having 10 dozen bowls in the cupboard, but it'll be more for enjoyment than anything else. I quite like the idea of exploring the more artistic side of the craft, as opposed to the traditional craft fair fayre. I'm not for one moment giving up on general woodworking and will probably end up with a much smaller saw. Probably either the small axi or the xcalibur contractor. I'm just not getting much done at the moment and it's getting me down. I've been having so much fun learning turning that I'm too far gone now, there's no pulling me back up!

All that said, I have a sneaking suspicion that my saw won't achieve it's asking price and I can't bare to loose any more money on it. It's such a gem of a saw. In which case I will have to dance around a new config or even situate the lathe in it's own 'workshop' at the end of the garden.

Thanks for your concern, I do see where your coming from.

 

[woodbloke]

Tom - as you know I've always wanted one of those saws, but alas, lack of the folding at the moment means that I'll have to wait a bit longer, but I have a question...will it run off a standard 13A socket? - Rob

 

[WellsWood]

.......... or even situate the lathe in it's own 'workshop' at the end of the garden.

Ahh, now you're talking.

 

[wizer]

Tom - as you know I've always wanted one of those saws, but alas, lack of the folding at the moment means that I'll have to wait a bit longer, but I have a question...will it run off a standard 13A socket? - Rob

yep, without a single problem.

 

[OPJ]

I'm not interested in buying the saw from you Tom, but it sounds like you're making a very wise (and difficult!!) decision. If it means you'll get more out of your time in the workshop (getting things finished, etc.), then I think it's worth it. Hope it works out well for you!

 

[johnf]

Big Mistake I think you will miss it and regret selling for a long time

 

[Paul.J]

Tom.
I sold my Unisaw to get me set up with what i thought would be a good lathe.It was the hardest decision i have made regarding me machines.
But i know i have had more use from the lathe than i would the Uni,after a change of direction :roll:
But i was very fortunate in getting the Delta contractors saw after,which again might be on it's way :roll:

 

[Oryxdesign]

Selling your tools is like cutting your hands off, you've learnt to use it, set it up and you're only selling it speed up your next purchase. Be patient and save for your lathe, build some storage to house it in the mean time and enjoy the journey.
Just my tuppence ha'penny Simon

 

[wizer]

Cheers. Looks like I don't have a choice. No offers on the Jet, so it's staying. I'll have to think of some other way to gain space.

 

[Blister]

Cheers. Looks like I don't have a choice. No offers on the Jet, so it's staying. I'll have to think of some other way to gain space.

Tom , theres no rush to sell it so take your time , someone on here will see what a great deal this is that you are offering

Saving of £500 :shock:

just bump it to the top now and then and see what happens :wink:

 

[devonwoody]

Cheers. Looks like I don't have a choice. No offers on the Jet, so it's staying. I'll have to think of some other way to gain space.

If you purchase a small lathe like the Axminster M330 I'm sure you could get away with placing it on top of the table of the table saw.
(it is a little heavy, but a person either end and its a piece of cake, or a ceiling hook system)

I purchasd this lathe last year and I recon I have only done around 6 hours turning, makes a change, but I still prefer the boxes.

 

[wizer]

I don't do small John

 

[devonwoody]

Ithink they now do a longer bed version, but then it gets heavier.

BTW even small gives you a foot deep of shavings

 

[Martingchapman]

Tom,
I mix flat and round woodworking and enjoy both but, as others have mentioned, I also found I was running out of homes for the bowls/pens etc I made.
However, I am fortunate that I live right next to an area of public forest which is managed by a Ranger. I got to know him and he is always grateful for any surplus bowls etc (which I donate) and which go up for sale in the visitor shop in the forest, they keep the proceeds and it helps to pay for the upkeep of the forest, which we really enjoy walking in.
He also looks out for interesting pieces of wood which he gives to me and I then try to make something saleable out of.
Win win for us both, I get free wood to turn, he gets (reasonably) saleable items for the shop.

Not sure if there is anything similar in your area but even a local charity shop may take donations of surplus items and put them up for sale.
You could be as practical or artistic as you wanted, ok you will have to pay for the turning blanks yourself but unless you go for something really exotic or very big these are not normally much over £20, not bad value for a day or half a days entertainment without leaving the house, and you would be helping the charity as well.

One other thing, there are lots of good books and DVD's to help with learning to turn but IMHO there is no better way to learn (to turn properly and safely) than to go on a course.

Good luck, look forward to seeing the fruits of your lathe.

Martin.

 

[wizer]

Thanks Martin. I think you've hit the nail on the head. It's the fun factor that I want. I'm not getting into turning because I need some bowls or I want to replace my stair spindles. It's about enjoying myself.

I have been on the look out for economical sources of timber. Managed to find a couple of leads down in Kent which I'll follow up when the weather improves a bit.

Good point about selling the stuff I make. I also have some ideas about this.

I've been getting some fantastic advice and guidance from Blister and John.B and I joined their local club.

Once I have learned the basics I'd really like to go and see someone like Mark Hancock, who's work I find inspirational.