Looking through the archives on bandsaw discussions is mind bogglingly (is that a word?) confusing and so I do apologize for being lazy and asking this question ...
I'm still debating which bandsaw to get, but perhaps an equally important question to knock off first is one about the optional riser blocks offered for several models.
I'm looking at the Grizzly G0555, the Jet 710115K, and the Powermatic
1791216K. I'm also looking at the Grizzly G0570. The prices between these models vary from $425 to $900. Yikes! I know I should probably go for the most power I can afford, but I'm leaning towards the middle end.Okay ... so anyway, these models give a cutting clearance of about 6". With a riser block, that's increased to 12" (or so).
My question is this -- assuming that MOST of the cutting I do never requires that extra clearance, am I giving up anything by having it there? I mean, does having the riser block in any way lessen the accuracy of the cut or something like that?
It seems to me that if the riser block doesn't take anything away, then it makes sense to have it ... even if I only use it now and then. I know that if I start buying blades without it, it'll be too costly to replace the blades at a later date to accomodate the extra length.
Any help would be appreciated!
Jack