7 New JET Tools That Make a Serious Shop More Affordable

If you work with JET tools, you know they’re worth every dime. Expensive? Yes. But they get the job done.

Well, JET just dropped some new products, and for once, it might not cost an arm and a leg.

JET has built its reputation on dependable woodworking and metalworking equipment. What makes this release interesting is the price. Five of these seven products are listed at $329 or less, giving homeowners and smaller shops a more affordable way into the JET lineup.

These are compact shop machines, not replacements for JET’s heavy industrial equipment. However, they cover the jobs most of us actually need to complete in a garage or home workshop.

Prices shown are Acme Tools preorder prices as of Aug. 21, 2026 and may change.

These replacement knives are made specifically for the JET JWP-13BTK 13-inch planer.

What you need to know:

1. Three straight planer knives are included.
2. Designed for consistent cutting in hardwood and softwood.
3. Useful for replacing dull or damaged knives.
4. Helps restore clean material removal and a smoother finish.

This is obviously not something every shop needs. If you own the compatible planer, though, keeping a spare set nearby can prevent one chipped knife from shutting down an entire project.

Why buy two sanding machines when one can handle both jobs?

What you need to know:

1. Edge-sanding side handles longer, flatter workpieces.
2. Spindle side works on curves and inside profiles.
3. Oscillating action helps limit heat and uneven abrasive wear.
4. Worktable tilts from zero to 45 degrees.
5. A 2-inch dust port helps control sanding debris.
6. 2,000 RPM spindle speed for sanding, shaping and finishing

If you’re building furniture, trimming things up, or just want to get fancy with some curves, this thing is a no-brainer. And at $329, it’s way less scary than some of JET’s big-league sanders.

This might be the best value of the group.

What you need to know:

1. A 1/2-horsepower motor reaches 3,450 RPM.
2. Dual grinding wheels support shaping and finishing.
3. Adjustable tool rests provide better control.
4. Wheel guards and eye shields are included.
5. Mounting holes allow it to be secured to a bench.

Use it to sharpen mower blades and shop tools, clean up rough metal edges or remove material from small parts. For $149, it is a practical addition that can earn its bench space quickly.

The 3-knife planer is the lower-priced option for anyone who wants to start milling lumber at home.

What you need to know:

1. Handles boards up to 13 inches wide.
2. A 2-horsepower motor powers three straight knives.
3. Folding infeed and outfeed tables support longer boards.
4. A depth stop helps with repeatable thicknesses.
5. Compact benchtop construction fits smaller workshops.

It is useful for flattening rough lumber, matching board thicknesses and preparing stock for furniture, cabinets or weekend projects. Nobody buys a planer just to look at it. This one is meant to make usable lumber.

Yeah, this one’s the priciest on the list, but it’s for the folks who want the Cadillac of cutting systems.

What you need to know:

1. A true helical cutterhead uses 30 indexed carbide inserts.
2. The 13-inch capacity works for common boards and panels.
3. Helical cutting can provide a smoother finish with less noise.
4. Individual inserts can be rotated when an edge becomes worn.
5. A 2-horsepower motor handles demanding material removal.

Choose this model if you regularly work with hardwood, difficult grain or lumber that deserves a cleaner finish straight out of the planer. It costs more upfront, but the carbide inserts may make more sense for frequent use.

Handheld drills are great until you realize your holes aren't straight or centered.

What you need to know:

1. Five speeds range from 630 to 3,300 RPM.
2. The table tilts up to 45 degrees for angled drilling.
3. A depth stop supports repeatable holes.
4. An integrated laser and work light assist with alignment.
5. Its benchtop footprint works in smaller garages.

This drill press is useful for woodworking, metalworking, hardware installation and any project where “close enough” is no longer close enough. At $249, it is a reasonable step up from drilling everything by hand.

The new 9-inch bandsaw brings curved cutting to the shop without demanding half the garage.

What you need to know:

1. Offers a 9-inch throat and up to 3-1/2 inches of cutting height.
2. The table tilts up to 45 degrees.
3. Adjustable blade tracking and tension support accurate setup.
4. A fence and miter gauge are included.
5. A 2-1/2-inch dust port helps manage sawdust.

It is a strong fit for cutting curves, trimming small parts and building furniture, decorations or other detailed woodworking projects. The compact size also makes it easier to place in a crowded shop.

The biggest story here is not one groundbreaking machine. It is that JET is making several premium shop tools available at easier-to-swallow prices.

Sure, these new tools aren’t the industrial beasts, but they’ll handle real work. Toss in a five-year warranty and suddenly these are looking pretty sweet for homeowners, DIY warriors, and small shops.

If you have wanted a JET planer, grinder, bandsaw, drill press or sander but could never justify the usual investment, now is the time.