I've been reading up on various site regarding the use of riser blocks
to provide more cutting height capacity. The saw I've been looking at is
the Jet JWBS, which gives a 6" cutting capacity. The available riser
block would increase that to 12".

Obviously, having more cut-height capacity is great, but my concern is
that the longer blades would introduce some 'wobble' .. however slight.

Has anyone experienced this at all? That is, did you install a riser
block and find that it caused any cutting accuracy problems?

Or conversely, did you find that the riser block did not introduce any
problems at all?

Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should I
get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

Jack

No wobble on my Delta, however my riser block exacerbated a slight
alignment issue with the bearings and blocks, so I shimmed it. I
should think the one horse would be plenty, but if you're cutting 11+
inches of ironwood, an extra 1/4 probably won't help. Tom

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" writes:

Or conversely, did you find that the riser block did not introduce any
problems at all?

I bought the Jet deluxe 14" and immediately added the riser, so I never
experiences it without the riser.

I'm using it to resaw 11" wide wood.


Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should
I get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

The deluxe also has the 9 spoke wheel, and improved guides, and a
quick release tension. I'm glad I got the deluxe, for the quick
release ( or rather - quick loosener, and it won't fully release the
3/4" blade) but if I could afford it, I'd save up and get the
Powermatic. This has REAL Carter quick release, fence, miter, light,
etc. Adding these options later would cost much more that the $200
increase in price over the 14" deluxe.

I also suggest you get the Iturra catalog. This is a wonderful resource for
bandsaw owners.


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Either way you go, it is relatively difficult to switch because the
blades for riser vs. no riser are different lengths.

I have a riser installed on my Jet bandsaw, but have considered
removing it. I haven't noticed any alignment problems. However, the
riser reduces the throat capacity and I run into that limitation more
often than the resaw height. Also, I have a 6" jointer and to resaw,
you really need to have one side flat and the edge 90 degrees to that
side, so that effectively limits me to 6", anyway. If I had an 8"
jointer, I would probably use the riser block capacity much more.

Mark

I have a Delta & added the riser the same day I made the purchase. I
have not noticed any wobble .... I did add the Iturra Designs spring
about a year later.

JJS

mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net wrote:
I've been reading up on various site regarding the use of riser blocks
to provide more cutting height capacity. The saw I've been looking at is
the Jet JWBS, which gives a 6" cutting capacity. The available riser
block would increase that to 12".

Obviously, having more cut-height capacity is great, but my concern is
that the longer blades would introduce some 'wobble' .. however slight.

Has anyone experienced this at all? That is, did you install a riser
block and find that it caused any cutting accuracy problems?

Or conversely, did you find that the riser block did not introduce any
problems at all?

Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should I
get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

Jack

On 19 Aug 2005 11:34:02 GMT, Bruce Barnett
wrote:

I also suggest you get the Iturra catalog. This is a wonderful resource for
bandsaw owners.

Agree, it's free and beside it contain lots of info. and aftermarket parts.

Does Iturra Designs have a website? I can't find it.

WD wrote:
On 19 Aug 2005 11:34:02 GMT, Bruce Barnett
wrote:


I also suggest you get the Iturra catalog. This is a wonderful resource for
bandsaw owners.


Agree, it's free and beside it contain lots of info. and aftermarket parts.

On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:18:54 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote:

I've been reading up on various site regarding the use of riser blocks
to provide more cutting height capacity. The saw I've been looking at is
the Jet JWBS, which gives a 6" cutting capacity. The available riser
block would increase that to 12".

Obviously, having more cut-height capacity is great, but my concern is
that the longer blades would introduce some 'wobble' .. however slight.

Has anyone experienced this at all? That is, did you install a riser
block and find that it caused any cutting accuracy problems?

Or conversely, did you find that the riser block did not introduce any
problems at all?

Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should I
get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

Jack


I don't know if all riser kits are the same, but on the Griz/Rigid, you get more
than the riser block..
You also change your blade guards and guide bar, so that the blade (also
included) is fully supported..

I used the saw for about a month before adding the riser kit and like it a lot
more after adding the kit... (though it looks funny with that griz green block
in it)


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

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Does Iturra Designs have a website? I can't find it.


No - you call, and leave a message asking for a catalog to be sent to your
address. Then wait. Took a while for me to receive it, but worth the wait!

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in :


Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should I
get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

As others said - there's probably better reasons to opt for the Deluxe
version than the extra 1/4HP.

I've got the non-delux version and am not very worried about HP when I get
around to adding the riser.

About the only reason I see to get the riser from Day 1 (instead of later)
is you'll not have a bunch of 93 1/2" blades lying around.

On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:59:01 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote:

Does Iturra Designs have a website? I can't find it.

I do not believe they have a website. Their phone/email:
Iturra - 888-722-7078, email .

BTW, you may have to wait for a few mths for the 218 pg.
Catalog and it worth waiting for it. Their bandsaw blades
are reasonable price and good.

Disclaimer: No relationship whatsoever with Iturra.

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote:

I've been reading up on various site regarding the use of riser blocks
to provide more cutting height capacity. The saw I've been looking at is
the Jet JWBS, which gives a 6" cutting capacity. The available riser
block would increase that to 12".

Obviously, having more cut-height capacity is great, but my concern is
that the longer blades would introduce some 'wobble' .. however slight.

Has anyone experienced this at all? That is, did you install a riser
block and find that it caused any cutting accuracy problems?

Or conversely, did you find that the riser block did not introduce any
problems at all?

Also - if I do go with the Jet and opt for using a riser block, should I
get the deluxe model? It's 1 1/4 HP vs. 1HP for the JWBS.

Jack

I have a HF 14" BS with riser blocks. Works great. The additional height
is a real advantage, the 3/4hp motor handles a 1/2" blade, cutting 9"
stock, with no problem and unlike the Jet, there was no reduction in throat
depth.

Deb

Delbert Freeman writes:

I have a HF 14" BS with riser blocks. Works great. The additional height
is a real advantage, the 3/4hp motor handles a 1/2" blade, cutting 9"
stock, with no problem and unlike the Jet, there was no reduction in throat
depth.

I was curious, and on Jet 14" my throat is about 13 inches with the riser block.
If I didn't have it, I'd gain about 3/4" more.

This isn't usually a problem for me.

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