Peachtree Woodworking Band Saw Insert 3 Pack for Jet Models PW1749

The title says it all.

Fit the Jet 18" just fine. Work well with fine blades and minimize splintering of soft pine. Kind of tricky to get the initial slot cut 'just right' but make a jig and it works great.

Good product.

I have a JWBS-16 and these worked perfectly. They are of decent strength and I'm sure will hold up well. I will utilize a different insert for each blade, however haven't had a need to change the blade since purchasing these. Only complaint is dust collection is much worse using these in place of a non-zero clearance (which is common with all zero clearance bandsaw inserts)A few reviews have said that it's not that easy to cut the slot for the blade, I didn't have it's not 100% straight, but pretty darn close. Lower the hand guard/top guide as low as it will let the insert fit underneath, then With the saw running - I positioned the insert so that the notches at 9 and 3 O'clock were on my index fingers with both hands, and my thumbs holding the 6 o'clock using the table to stable my hands I VERY slowly moved the insert towards the blade in a straight motion towards my thumbs, while keeping my hands in contact with the table stopping when I got to the halfway point. I then turned off the saw and positioned the insert in place and started the saw. If there was a little variance the blade quickly resolved that problem. I'll include pictures when I have a chance to take them.

I have a Jet JWBS-14SFX and these throat plates were too small for the opening.

I have a PORTER-CABLE 13.625-in 10-Amp Stationary Band Saw (Model #PCB330BS) and other than applying some duct tape (2 layers to be exact) to the bottom of the insert to level it to the table, it was a perfect fit. I couldn't happier.

Doent fit jet. I'll send pictures if needed.

Certainly "zero clearance" is an upgrade from the standard band saw table insert, so no complaints there. I've got a Jet band saw, but I had to put masking tape shims under this replacement insert for it to sit flush with the table. There are no instructions included; in particular there are no instructions on how to cut the initial curf on the insert. After some internet research, I just freehanded it (not especially pretty). The insert does have a little notch in it to fit the table so it has to go in a certain way, which means if you cut the curf crooked, you'll get to recut it before the insert will go in properly. Overall, a decent purchase, but I may try making my own next time.