I have a 1940 Delta 14" which has been restored and works like a dream. Any comments on the Carter quick release addon? Using the saw a lot it seems like a good idea or is it one of those nice to haves? Thanks
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Can't comment on the Carter quick release because I'm too cheap. Instead, I replaced the knob and rod with a piece of all thread rod and put a crank on the top instead of a knob. Three turns and it is tight, or vice versa.
That's similar to mine and it works great. Made a crank from pallet wood and did not permanently modify the Delta drill press in any way. Wasn't about to spend $140 on a quick release.
I have a version of this
Get the Iturra catalog - They have several options - including the Carter.
I have a quick-release on the Jet Deluxe - it's nice, but the Carter might be better. My Jet version just "loosens" the blade - it does not release it. I always loosen the tension when finished. It's qucik and easy.
Any chance of you posting a picture of your adaptation?
Two pics posted in ABPW
Thanks for the replies. Will go the make my own crank route.
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I didn't see this amidst all the spam, and I'll admit that given my druthers I'd go with a handmade version.
However, I have a to-do list that's a few miles long and last year I unexpectedly came into a sum of money that got my bills paid up, some to save, and some splurge money left over. So I bought a Carter quick release.
It was fairly easy to install although I did have to do some drilling and finagling. Once done it did exactly what it was supposed to, and having that big red handle sticking up like a flag is an easy way to reassure myself that I remembered to release the blade.And it makes changing the blade easy.
I still think it's too expensive. The purchase was an unashamed splurge. I should have bought something less of a luxury. But it is one of the things I don't regret buying, use all the time, and it after way over a year still feels very solid. If I want to kick myself over spending too much money on something I don't need, I have to look for somewhere else.
I don't have to look far, just somewhere else.
I hate it when that happens!
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For me, having a quick release is a must have. It was the first feature I looked for on the two bandsaws I own. When I use one of the saws, I want to just pull the lever to set the tension and then make the cuts I need to. When I'm through using the saw, I just push the lever the other way and I'm done. No need to remember how many turns it takes to put the tension on, or how many turns to undo it.
From what I've seen, the Carter quick release costs about $155. If you don't mind the cost, I'd say go for it as it makes the process of adding and removing tension on the blade a simple, quick and painless process.
I will go the extended crank route first but your 'having used one' comments are noted. Thanks
******Phil
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