On Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:40:03 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I am in the market for a bandsaw. I am looking at the 14” models like
the Grizzly’s, Jet’s & Deltas with riser blocks mainly because I need
to cut some back splats for dining chairs that are 8” wide – so they
will effectively be resawed in order to get the correct curve.
Anyway, I have also looked at saws like the Jet 14DXPRO which is a 14”
with 12” or so resaw and no riser blocks.

I’ve read this & that about riser blocks, flexing etc. Do the 14" saws
with riser blocks really flex that much to affect performance? I don’t
expect to do tremendous amounts of resawing, and (Leon) I'd love have
a Laguna, but it is simply not possible financially right now.

Thoughts?
Cheers

I'd recommend them.. shop around and you'll find a deal..
I put the grizzly riser kit on my Ridgid 14" and it works great..

Besides resawing, having that extra 6" also adds open area for light and
clearance for add-on tables and jigs..

I've cut hundreds of bowl blanks on it, mostly green wood, and no more flex than
without the lift..

Also remember that it's not just an iron block, it's also replacement blade
guards and the bar that your upper guides mount on..

See if you have a saw shop in your area... I have all my blades made up at the
shop, so it's no problem getting whatever size you want..
I think it's about a dollar more for 105" than 93" in our local shop..


mac

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