Customer Reviews
Another Great Jet Tool 
2006-10-17
I recently bought this Jet sander, and it is, like any Jet tool, a great piece. At 3/4 horse, it is very powerful. Dust collection is very effective, I like the 4" dust port, many other sanders have only a 2 or 2 1/2" port. The base looked a little shaky in the photos, but it is very solid. While other manufacturers have resorted to plastic and aluminum for critical pieces, Jet still used old time cast iron and steel, resulting in a tool that weighs 128 pounds. This helps the tools stability. If you are looking for the best belt/disc sander at any price, look at the Jet sanders.
Tool is Terrific! Amazon is Not The Place to Buy It! 
2006-06-13
First order arrived broken (plate on disc sander cracked). Broke a vertebrae getting it all loaded up and returned (had to get to a loading dock!).
Took another month for the second sander to arrive. It was missing 2 stand parts, so I had to build a separate stand. Amazon never shipped the new parts.
Sander goes together easy, works well. Powerful. Buy it at one of the many other good tool sites. My last Amazon tool purchase.
When the graphite platen pad needs relacement 2006-02-22
I love the Jet belt/disc sander. It is my 4th Jet tool. However, a word to the wise.....if you find the need to replace the graphite platen pad, which I recently did, give Woodworker's Supply a try. Not Jet (WMH Tool Group) Jet's price is higher, the shipping rate is ridiculous, and I am still waiting for my order. I wish that Amazon carried them!!!
great sander 2006-02-20
I Bought this three days ago and it works great.No problems with assembly and sands hard maple without bogging the motor down at all.I keep seeing bad reviews on amazons shipping practices and the condition the merchandise is in when customers receive it.I guess I'm the only lucky one that has a retailer close by that sells woodworking machinery.I personally have never bought any machinery over the internet just for the fact that i like to inspect what i am buying before i take it home to put it to use,it sure seems that taking that approach to shopping would alleviate alot of peoples problems.I really think I see more complaints about shipping problems on the reviews on this site than actual reviews of the merchandise advertised here.
Great tool - easy setup 2006-01-17
I've put several shop machines together over the past couple of months and this JET by far has been the easiest! All the parts were clearly described in the manual and everything fit together without need of persuasion. The machine was up and running out of the box in about 25 minutes and I was sanding in about 30. All pieces are heavy duty and I'm looking forward to a long life with this tool.
Jet Sander 2008-05-18
Almost a screwup. The shipping company had the wrong phone number (I don't know where they got it), they were unable to contact me for delivery. I called them to check and fortunately, the warehouse was close, so I went and picked it up. I don't know what would have happened if I had not called.
I suggest that the order process include a contact phone number, especially for items shipped by trucking company. Also advise the customer that the trucking company will call for delivery coordination.
Quiet-Smooth-Excellent 2008-04-24
I love this. I normally use my Shopsmith 12 inch disc sander but for smaller operations the 9 inch is great. Tracking and operation of the disc sander was smooth and effortless. Absolutely love it so far. Set up of stand and all was a breeze. I added casters to the base. Watch it is you add after the fact as the sander is heavier in one direction. Buck
Best sander for the price 2008-02-11
The JET JSG-960G is built to run hard. After a thorough search of 6x48 belt sanders that met my needs I choose the Jet JSG-960G and haven't a single regret with my purchase. I looked at Grizzly, Sears, you name it I looked at it. With free shipping from Amazon.com this sander is a bargain. Well built, sturdy legs (even w/o a shelf), plenty of power, very effective dust collection, great tracking that's easy to adjust and lock. I was at first concerned with the plastic base but the base is very thick with molded reinforcement, very sturdy indeed. If you've got the extra $125- or so to blow I would choose this over any other cheaper 6x48 sander. I realize hard earned $$ are tough to part with but you will be glad you did.
Decent sander, packaging needs work 
2007-01-25
I bought this from my local wood working store. When I got it home I found that the 9" cast plate was broken. It was not just cracked, it was fractured. It was likely damaged in shipping. Another person mentioned that his sander arrived with a broken disk as well.
I bought it locally because I felt that the chances I would receive a broken tool were less --- WRONG! Jet probably should work on their packaging a little bit more.
Other than that initial bad experience I am fairly happy with it.
The dust collection could be a little better, but it does a fairly decent job.
UPDATE: I wrote a note to Jet describing my trouble with the first unit, and they sent me some abrasives for my trouble. Jet's customer service is quite good in my opinion.
Good Sander -- Flimsy Stand 
2007-01-04
I own many Jet tools, but this is the first to come with an open stand and no lower cross supports. When you push or pull the machine, the stand flexes badly. The holes are there on the lower legs, but Jet doesn't provide the hardware.
Also, the dust collection is not very efficient. When I hook up my four inch Jet dust collector I still get significant blow-by and dust build up in the wheels and housing.
Like most Jet tools, it does a good job, but the stand and dust collection are sub-standard.
