Jet has just announced the launch of two new miter saws – 10″ and 12″ models, both with dual bevel capabilities and slide rails.
The new Jet sliding miter saws also feature a hi-visibility red laser cutline indicator that they say is bright enough to be visible in direct sunlight. They also have an LED worklight, depth stop adjustments for making dado or repetitive cuts, extended tables, and an increased left-side bevel angle range.
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Jet also says that both saws are being introduced at much lower retail prices than the previous versions.
Compared to their previous 10″ and 12″ sliding miter saws, the new models are 4 lbs and 16 lbs lighter, respectively. Jet says that they maintained both saws’ durability through the use of cast aluminum construction.
Jet 10″ Miter Saw JMS-10X
- 10″ blade size
- 4200 RPM blade speed
- Dual bevel range, 45° left and right
- Miter range 52° left, 60° right
- Cut capacity at 90°: 3-9/16″ x 12″
- Cut capacity at 45° miter: 3-9/16″ x 8-1/2″ left and right
- Cut capacity at 45° bevel: 1-9/16″ x 12″ left, 1″ x 12″ right
- Red laser cutline indicator
- Overhead LED light
- Weighs 47 lbs
- Comes with 40T blade, dust bag, 2-1/2″ shop vacuum adapter, hold-down clamp
Price: $500
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Jet 12″ Miter Saw JMS-12X
- 12″ blade size
- 4200 RPM blade speed
- Dual bevel range, 45° left and right
- Miter range 52° left, 60° right
- Cut capacity at 90°: 4″ x 14″
- Cut capacity at 45° miter: 4″ x 10″ left and right
- Cut capacity at 45° bevel: 2″ x 14″ left, 1-3/8″ x 14″ right
- Red laser cutline indicator
- Overhead LED light
- Weighs 56 lbs
- Comes with 48T blade, dust bag, 2-1/2″ shop vacuum adapter, hold-down clamp
Price: $600
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Discussion
What do these new Jet miter saws do differently compared to other brands’ 10″ and 12″ sliding miter saws?
One of the more interesting features in my opinion is the 2-1/2″ dust port adapter, allowing for larger sized shop vacuums hoses to be connected for dust collection. Normally, miter saws have teeny tiny ports that connect to rubbery connection ports typically meant for handheld power tool dust collection. You could always use an adapter if you’re willing to play the trial and error game.
I don’t see any mention of dust collection efficiency, and the under-blade dust collection chute doesn’t look very big, but would expect for at least average dust collection capabilities.
The laser and LED worklight options also caught my attention. These types of features aren’t always useful, and so it’s nice to see independent switches for the two functions.
Jet’s previous 10″ sliding miter saw was priced at $600 (via Amazon), and so the new 10″ saw, at $500, is indeed less expensive.
Nathan
In my mind LED shadow cutline indication is now the gold standard so to see that missing on this seems to be a shame especially considering the cost of them.
Intro vs 3 month later pricing might make it more competitive but that’s rarely the case with JET stuff. To say it’s more durable than others I don’t know but that might have a leg. They seem better than the previous offering so there is that.
Is it safe to assume they have a slide lock as well – some do some don’t
and curious will the LED worklight happen to be a shadow cut line. Would be interesting if they had both options but the marketing words don’t say that.
Anyway competition is good The bases look very stable
Stuart
Me too. But, I have seen some instances where it can be hard to see in direct sunlight.
Also, the sharpest shadow is only achievable when the blade is brought down close.
Personally, I prefer LED shadow cutline systems.
From the marketing language, it seems to me that the LED is a worklight to help illuminate pencil or knife marks, and the laser is for blade placement visualization.
Christian R
Stuart, have you used Festool’s dual laser marking before (that has two beams projected on the left and right side of the kerf made by the wood cutting?
Stuart
Not yet.
Jim
Festool definitely has the most accurate laser on the market. There are screws on the side of the saw to adjust the angle, pitch, and the yaw of each laser independently. It is as accurate as you make it. They also shine from the front of the saw so if your markings are on the edge of your board, you do not need to transpose them to the top, adding for more accuracy. They are even accurate when mitering and beveling.
I definitely suggest you get your hands on one Stuart, and give us a review on Toolguyd!
ToolGuyDan
I’d love to see a shootout comparison between this and the other two top 12″ options (IMHO): Dewalt DWS780 and the Festool Kapex.
Though to be honest I’m still going to get a DWS779 unless there’s some new feature I didn’t realize I needed; at roughly $300 with coupon for a 779, it’s hard to justify the extra $150, $250, or roughly $500 for a 780, this Jet saw, or a Kapex, respectively.
Eugenio
I keep mentioning this but you can get a 779 and esentially make it a 780 by buying and intalling the 780’s handle with the shadow line and switch for around $80.
Also, what coupon are we talking about here?
Adam
They sell for $350 often. Use a 10% off, and maybe buy gift cards at a discount? I get all my gift cards at 10% off, so right around $300. I could also see this saw dropping to $300 pre-coupons as their is so much cordless competition coming out.
Not as good as when Amazon shipped me a 780 after the 779 took forever to get in stock, plus stand, for an unrepeatable price.
Stuart
DWS780 vs Kapex is a hard comparison.
On one hand, the Kapex is said to have vastly superior dust collection. On the other hand, I’ve heard of Kapex motors deconstructing, and I’ve heard some contractors complain about its largely plastic construction. But, if the plastic if for weight-savings purposes and doesn’t compromise strength, it’s not a downside.
Hmm. I’ll keep this in the back of my mind, perhaps for after the winter holiday season.
Eugenio
I’m going to get a lot of heat over this but to me it seems that Festool is a lot like Apple/Bose. Overpriced in most cases, overhyped in even more. Outside of fanboy forums, the reviews for that $1500 miter saw are actually pretty bad.
Eric
Amen!
Stuart
You have fanboys and also baseless critics.
As a Festool tool owner, I would say some tools are definitely worth it. I have some additional tool samples, and some I like, others I don’t.
I will probably buy more Festool tools in the future when they make sense for my needs and budget.
Hoser
The Kapex is a 10” saw, not a 12”. Either way, the 780 is a much better saw.
Robert Travalent
Menards has the Identical saw badged as a Masterforce house brand.
Harbor freight sells it as a Brauer brand.
So who manufactures these miter saws. Thank you
Kent
No way am I paying more for Jet than a really great DeWalt.
I just don’t get it.
Robert L
I don’t get the pricing – You have Dewalt 779’s and Hitachi sliders for less, and Bosch and Makita – even Skillsaw up in this range, all with unique features. (Arguable if those are great or needed features, but…:)
Julian Tracy
The new Makita design, (first introduced in their 10” cordless) easily has equal the dust collection of the Kapex.
I bought a kapex and used it for one job – couldn’t stand the trigger guard interlock design. Sold it after that job.
Dewalt makes good mitersaws, but I think the new Makita design is the go to right now with their excellent dust collection, great accuracy and space saving rails. Drawback is the weight of course. My 10” cordless is 71 lbs: plain ridiculous!
You’d have to be a fool to buy a Jet mitersaw. No reason in the world to think their entries in this product category have any compelling reason to purchase. They just look like cheap ass Craftsman mitersaws
Frank D
Honest question:
Is JET just a rebrand of sorts?
As the saws in the picture look very much like a non-JET I have used, apart from color and a few extra doodads, like the red clips around the feet and slide.
bwh
After their terrible design on a spindle sander and a band saw that had the motor fail twice, I will never recommend jet tools for any purpose.
They’re utter trash with terrible support and customer service.
Blythe
I’m guessing this is squarely aimed at industrial buyers, that’s the only arena that this price makes sense. But even then, the factories I do maintenance and repairs in have dewalt chop saws in every department.
Hard to beat the value and performance, and local availability in a pinch
Frank D
A lot of these saws look suspiciously alike, and if I’m allowed to guess, the Jets would be a rebrand / parts share with many others, so nothing special.
If I were spending fair money on a new miter saw, it would be an upgraded style without the space robbing slide arms. Think Delta Cruzer or similar from other brands.
Gephas
where can we get this these tools in Kenya -East Africa
Stuart
I’m sorry, but you will have to check with Jet or a regional Jet dealer.