The kindest words I can muster for JMS...

[drf256]

Guys,

This post ain't meant to put another nail in the coffin. I think it's closed already here.

If you've had a saw built by JMS, you should pull the cylinder and have the machine work inspected and trued up if needed.

Even if the saw runs fine, I'd recommend it.

We finally got to checking the o46 jug on the OP's saw.

It was out .008 side to side. This was done with his lathe.

I can't even imagine what tolerances he got using a belt sander.

Sorry guys. Hopefully a few guys here will step up to help you out.

Al

 

[Moparmyway]

Guys,

This post ain't meant to put another nail in the coffin. I think it's closed already here.

If you've had a saw built by JMS, you should pull the cylinder and have the machine work inspected and trued up if needed.

Even if the saw runs fine, I'd recommend it.

We finally got to checking the o46 jug on the OP's saw.

It was out .008 side to side. This was done with his lathe.

I can't even imagine what tolerances he got using a belt sander.

Sorry guys. Hopefully a few guys here will step up to help you out.

Al

I'll check and if needed, true up any cylinder that members here have paid their hard earned cabbage for that was done by Jason.
PM me, we will make it right

 

[drf256]

I'll check and true up any cylinder that members here have paid their hard earned cabbage for that was done by Jason.
PM me, we will make it right

Good man right here.

Proud to be part of this community here with members like this.

 

[BrokenSVT]

Guys,

This post ain't meant to put another nail in the coffin. I think it's closed already here.

If you've had a saw built by JMS, you should pull the cylinder and have the machine work inspected and trued up if needed.

Even if the saw runs fine, I'd recommend it.

We finally got to checking the o46 jug on the OP's saw.

It was out .008 side to side. This was done with his lathe.

I can't even imagine what tolerances he got using a belt sander.

Sorry guys. Hopefully a few guys here will step up to help you out.

Al

That's more side-to-side tolerance than I allow the wife, if you know what I mean...

Sorry, a little humor at my own expense.

 

[Moparmyway]

First, I made a new mandrel for this, as I couldnt find the other one I made, this guaranfriggintees that this cylinder is dead nutz as the mandrel was cut and the cylinder spun without removing it from the chuck. It doesnt get any truer than that

Took 0.009 to clean up the base.

 

[drf256]

Nice belt sander Kev.

 

[Moparmyway]

Nice belt sander Kev.

It does have a belt, and I have sanded things in it ....................

 

[BrokenSVT]

I've come to grips with how desperate, ignorant, dishonest, etc that Jason is; but damn, the amount of *f-word ups in one saw are unbelievable.

 

[Mastermind]

Been following this JMS thing for a while now. As I read through some of the comments in this thread, I can't help but be reminded of where I was when searching for a builder for the first time. I had no past experience with this sort of thing as I'm just your average wood cutter.

I don't have a large network of friends on the wood forums (nearly zero), so I reached out by private message to different members asking questions about the various builders. I was nervous how the whole process worked and wanted to up my odds that the builder I picked would be honest and good at what he does.

One member tried to steer me away from @Mastermind saying he was overrated, expensive, etc. This member was really belligerent when discussing Randy. He agreed that Randy did quality work but emphasized that others did quality work as well and for less money. It was almost like he was resentful how much "positive press" Randy was always receiving.

I read every pertinent thread I could get my hands on and talked to as many different people as I could through private message. In the end, I narrowed my choices down to two people. One I eliminated not because he wasn't honest or good at what he did but rather because I felt he was an arrogant A-hole (and a hypocrite). My money went to Randy because (from what I gathered) he was down to earth, honest, and did quality work. I've never regretted that decision.

Oh, and one more thing...the person I mentioned that was belligerent when discussing Randy: He has posted in this thread more than once...and he owns a JMS saw. Funny how things work sometimes, ain't it.

Opinions are never constant......and I'm cool with that. Sounds like I just need to up my game a bit. LOL

 

[hseII]

Opinions are never constant......and I'm cool with that. Sounds like I just need to up my game a bit. LOL

 

[RI Chevy]

Double tap post

 

[RI Chevy]

Opinions are never constant......and I'm cool with that. Sounds like I just need to up my game a bit. LOL

Lower your prices too! Lol. [emoji23]
Maybe you'll get some work on your bench. Lol

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[angelo c]

Been following this JMS thing for a while now. As I read through some of the comments in this thread, I can't help but be reminded of where I was when searching for a builder for the first time. I had no past experience with this sort of thing as I'm just your average wood cutter.

I don't have a large network of friends on the wood forums (nearly zero), so I reached out by private message to different members asking questions about the various builders. I was nervous how the whole process worked and wanted to up my odds that the builder I picked would be honest and good at what he does.

One member tried to steer me away from @Mastermind saying he was overrated, expensive, etc. This member was really belligerent when discussing Randy. He agreed that Randy did quality work but emphasized that others did quality work as well and for less money. It was almost like he was resentful how much "positive press" Randy was always receiving.

I read every pertinent thread I could get my hands on and talked to as many different people as I could through private message. In the end, I narrowed my choices down to two people. One I eliminated not because he wasn't honest or good at what he did but rather because I felt he was an arrogant A-hole (and a hypocrite). My money went to Randy because (from what I gathered) he was down to earth, honest, and did quality work. I've never regretted that decision.

Oh, and one more thing...the person I mentioned that was belligerent when discussing Randy: He has posted in this thread more than once...and he owns a JMS saw. Funny how things work sometimes, ain't it.

What does belligerent mean ?
Well if it means "talks with a southern accent" then yes. Almost all deez summabeaches porter dudes are "belligerent" .
Heck almost all the posters on these dang saw forums are "belligerent"
... cept fer me and Al....we be da only guyz what ain't got No Accents.
We talk real " Merican" !!!!

 

[RI Chevy]

C'mon man. Yuse guyz are good dudes!

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[sawmikaze]

Been following this JMS thing for a while now. As I read through some of the comments in this thread, I can't help but be reminded of where I was when searching for a builder for the first time. I had no past experience with this sort of thing as I'm just your average wood cutter.

I don't have a large network of friends on the wood forums (nearly zero), so I reached out by private message to different members asking questions about the various builders. I was nervous how the whole process worked and wanted to up my odds that the builder I picked would be honest and good at what he does.

One member tried to steer me away from @Mastermind saying he was overrated, expensive, etc. This member was really belligerent when discussing Randy. He agreed that Randy did quality work but emphasized that others did quality work as well and for less money. It was almost like he was resentful how much "positive press" Randy was always receiving.

I read every pertinent thread I could get my hands on and talked to as many different people as I could through private message. In the end, I narrowed my choices down to two people. One I eliminated not because he wasn't honest or good at what he did but rather because I felt he was an arrogant A-hole (and a hypocrite). My money went to Randy because (from what I gathered) he was down to earth, honest, and did quality work. I've never regretted that decision.

Oh, and one more thing...the person I mentioned that was belligerent when discussing Randy: He has posted in this thread more than once...and he owns a JMS saw. Funny how things work sometimes, ain't it.

Who's the cheapest builder these days ?

Im on a budget now.

I paid jason what ive paid anyone else..seems like 300 or so is the going rate.

 

[tree monkey]

Who's the cheapest builder these days ?

Im on a budget now.

I paid jason what ive paid anyone else..seems like 300 or so is the going rate.

ted

 

[CR888]

They say it takes a village to raise a child.......it takes a whole forum to fix a JMS forked-up-saw.lol

 

[GCJenks204]

What does belligerent mean ?
Well if it means "talks with a southern accent" then yes. Almost all deez summabeaches porter dudes are "belligerent" .
Heck almost all the posters on these dang saw forums are "belligerent"
... cept fer me and Al....we be da only guyz what ain't got No Accents.
We talk real " Merican" !!!!

Don't forget Scott. He doesn't have one of those belligerent southern accents...

 

[sawmikaze]

I feel cheated that everyone else got a cheap price from strapon..i paid stumpy/brad/dan/terry and i forget who else the same price.

 

[dall]

I have my PayPal receipts I paid 275 plus another 110 for shipping clutch and aftermarket muffler cover