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VBS-18MW, 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

VBS-18MW, 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

VBS-18MW, 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw

Product catalog summary
Overview: The JET 18" Wood/Metal Vertical Bandsaw is designed for versatility, capable of cutting both wood and metal. It features a heavy-duty gear box with a lever for quick speed changes between high and low settings. The drive belt can be adjusted across three pulley diameters for additional speed configurations.
Key Features:
  • Quick-release, precision T-square style rip fence for accurate cuts.
  • Built-in cutting height scale and easy-to-read upper blade guide height.
  • Large 19" x 19" cast iron table for stability.
  • Tool-free speed changes for convenience.
  • Ball bearing guide system to reduce friction and extend blade life.
  • Fully guarded saw blade with easy access for blade changes.
  • Lower blade wheel brush and dust collection port for maintenance.
Standard Equipment:
  • Heavy-duty gear box
  • Roller bearing guides
  • Miter gauge
  • Fence and rail assembly
  • 4" dust chute
  • 3/4" carbon steel blade
Specifications:
  • Cutting Capacity: Max height 12 inches, Max throat 18 inches
  • Rip capacity left of blade with fence: 16-1/2 inches
  • Blade Length: Approximately 137 inches
  • Blade Width: 1/8 – 1-1/2 inches for wood, 1/8 – 1 inch for metal
  • Blade Speeds: Low (80, 150, 265 SFPM), High (1000, 1800, 3200 SFPM)
  • Table Size: 19 x 19 inches
  • Table Tilt: Right 45°, Left 10°
  • Table Height at 90°: 37-1/2 inches
  • Motor: 1-3/4HP, 115/230V, 1Ph, Prewired 115V
  • Net Weight: 440 lbs
Additional Features:
  • Precision roller bearing blade guides
  • Blade guide height adjustment
  • Miter gauge
  • 4" dust port
  • Blade tension handwheel
  • Precision T-style fence with resaw post
  • Dual tapered, one-piece steel support column
  • Blade tracking adjustment window
Optional Accessories:
  • Mobile Base (708119)
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Catalog excerpts

VBS-18MW, 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw-1

18" WOOD/METAL VERTICAL BANDSAW The JET 18" Bandsaw has been equipped with a heavy-duty gear box allowing it to cut both wood and metal. A lever on the gear box allows for quick indexing between high and low speeds. Additional speeds can be configured under each gear by advancing the drive belt among the three pulley diameters. The pivoting motor and gear box assembly with tension release handle makes advancing the drive belt quick and easy. Additional features include blade tracking adjustment window, precision roller bearing blade guides, and a precision T-square style fence. STOCK NO. 900489 10M 09/06 ©2006 WMH TOOL GROUP, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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VBS-18MW, 18" Metal/Wood Vertical Bandsaw-2

18" WOOD/METAL VERTICAL BANDSAW 18" WOOD/METAL VERTICAL BANDSAW Blade Tracking Adjustment Window • Exclusive quick-release, precision T-square style rip fence • Built-in cutting height scale, easy to read upper blade guide height • Extra large 19" x 19" cast iron table • Convenient speed changes with no tools required Blade Tension Handwheel • Ball bearing guide system reduces friction for longer blade life Blade Guide Height Adjustment • Saw blade completely guarded with easy access for blade changing • Lower blade wheel brush and dust collection port STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Heavy-duty gear box...

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