Jet10-Inch Variable-Speed Wet Sharpener, 150 RPM, 120V 1Ph (Model JWS-10)

Jet is a quality brand that I didn’t mind spending the extra money on. At the ripe old age of 27, I just want quality tools. Buy once cry once. Both wheels spun true and worked great. I sharpened a knife free hand and then I cut a whole chicken in half. Effortlessly sliced thru bone and everything, and I didn’t even hone it. That was just the 220 grit wheel, using water of course.Things I did not expect:Size. This thing sits 12 7/8 inches (32.7 cm) from counter top to top of 220 grit wheel.It comes with buffing compound which is a must have for honing. It also comes with lots of attachments and a dressing stone so you can keep your wheel flat and spinning true.Last thing is this thing spins slow which is what you want for sharpening. As your wheel wears down you can also turn the RPM up(Revolutions Per Minute). That makes it so you get consistent speeds throughout the wheel life.

I used a Tormek T-7 wet sharpener, and really liked it: but they are expensive. The JET JWS-10 appeared to be the best of the ‘copy’ versions, with good reviews, at a much lower price. So I ordered it.The lower build quality / feel of the main unit, and the jigs / fixtures, is apparent.The User’s Manual provides limited information and instructions on use, and contains many errors; such as incorrectly identifying parts on the illustrated parts list ( IPL), or referring to figures which are not there. Good ‘exploded diagrams’ of the optional jigs / fixtures.The included DVD provides some user instruction. I ended up buying a used copy of the Tormek manual, which provided much more detail.The unit I received was defective, which could probably been fixed with some replacement parts. But the manufacturer said all claims had to go through Amazon, and they only offered a return / refund. So I returned it.If I received a properly working unit, or suitable repair parts, I likely would have kept it as a ‘good value’ option.

This machine is really been great. The disk that came with it was very helpful. There is an accessory in the video which is an optional base with drawers but can’t find it to order anywhere. Either they stoped making it or it hasn’t been in production. The video explains trueing up the stone as they said all needed doing. My stone out of the box is perfect nothing needed to be done. Very happy. I was torn about going 10” Tormek but saving $5-600 I had to try this one. I did try another in the same price range but had to send it back. Easy thanks to being a prime member.Found the accessory drawer base.

Excellent value ,sharpening everything from knives to axes to chisels. Fast consistentI’d like to have two. One for kitchen knives and one for the shop.

Quick review. I am a hand tool user. Mostly Japanese style hand tools.Needed a mechanized way to remove deep nicks or chips in blades.Bought the Jet grinder on sale for $260. It's worth about that. No hard feelings.Not pleased that a stone leveling tool was not provided with grinder , it's essential to "round" the wheel. Buy the Triton stone leveler is only $4 and is exactly same item as the Jet brand.The provided wheel doesn't cut fast. Obtusely slow for removing a chip in a blade. I can hand sharpen faster and more accurately. I only really intend to use this on chisels and plane blades and only for bulk removal of material, i.e. chips and such damage on edges.I will need to get a better wheel. I may send the grinder back and buy the Makita which seemed over priced. But a flat horizontal wheel allows for hand holding the blade on the wheel much better than a vertical wheel grinder. We'll see.... For the money it's ok at $260, the Jet. But no wheel dressing jig , and slow cutting wheel is no good. I don't think any other brand in this price range will get you better. So I would prefer the Jet over the other cheaper grinders. The Triton I think may be the same tool with minor differences. All the triton attachments fit the Jet. And all the Tormek attachments fit the Jet.

The plastic liner in the included jig instantly, and constantly fell out making the jig unusable until I had to super glue it in place. Only then could I use it at all. See picture above. None of the holders for the jig support were square to the stone. What started out as a squared chisel became an unsquared chisel skew because of the misalignment of the jig support arm. I see no way to correct this at all on the machine.I have a shop full of jet tools. When I got an opportunity to add a tool that I needed at a good price, I jumped at the opportunity. I'm sending this back. As far as I'm concerned, all of the fancy features don't mean a thing if I cannot get a good square sharp edge on my tools. I have done far better with a grinder and a hand honing jig like Veritas.Do not buy this thinking that you are saving money over the Tormek. Hopefully you can learn from my mistake.

Strong. Does the job