Riser blocks

[mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.ne]

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

[tom]

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

[Bruce Barnett]

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.

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.

[Mark Wells]

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

[No-One]

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:

[WD]

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

[mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.ne]

[mac davis]

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

[Patrick Conroy]

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in news: [e-mail]:

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!

[Patrick Conroy]

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote in news: [e-mail]:

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.

[WD]

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

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.

[Delbert Freeman]

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

[Bruce Barnett]

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.