Bandsaw rising

[woodArtz]

When I bought my Delta 14" bandsaw a few years ago, I got a free riser block in the deal. The riser has been sitting to the side since I didn't really know how or if it would help. The more I read these days about resawing, I see people mentioning this accessory. So... I was wondering if anyone had opinions on whether this is a good update for my saw. Once you install it do you leave it on or is it just for specific uses? Pardon my simple questions :-? .

 

[WoodWrangler]

I've gotten much more use out of my saw since installing the riser .. so I'd say "WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?" :lol:

Just remember you'll need all new blades though!

 

[NCPete]

and the patience to set it up right.

 

[JimmyC]

I installed the riser on my when I initially put it together, so I don't know what it's like without one, but I keep it on all of the time and it gets plenty of use.

Good Luck Bob.

Jimmy

 

[Wildwood]

Adding a riser block pretty much a one time modification.

Having help with lifting, holding, and aligning everything up a real plus.

 

[sapwood]

and the patience to set it up right.

Yep!

Having help with lifting, holding, and aligning everything up a real plus.

And yep!

My experience with adding riser to Powermatic 14" was not good, although others on this site (SteveD for one) had no problems. Last week I was perusing wood mags in Barnes & Noble and came across a BS review (Fine Woodworking IIRC). The article stated the PM was the only model they were unable to get wheels coplanar, even after shimming wheels :-(

That said, when it works the added height really adds versatility and value to a BS. And the 105" blades are only a few dollars more than the 93" :icon_thum

Roger

 

[cskipper]

LOML added a riser to his bandsaw and it has definitely been a good addition!

 

[Travis Porter]

It is good to have if you are resawing over 6" inches. Unfortunately, none of your blades will work with the attachment installed. You have to go to 105" blades. I would wear out every small blade I have on hand before making the switch.

 

[jeff...]

Bob install it man, you can always remove it if you don't like it but if you don't install it how will you know if you like it?

 

[woodArtz]

Thanks guys. I'm definitely going to do it. I actually picked up some 105s the other day. The downside is I may no longer be able reach the blade tensioning knob when I'm done :lol:.

 

[ScottM]

Thanks guys. I'm definitely going to do it. I actually picked up some 105s the other day. The downside is I may no longer be able reach the blade tensioning knob when I'm done :lol:.

I see a stool rising before the band saw rising. :rolf:

 

[Bas]

I see a stool rising before the band saw rising. :rolf:

No no no no - cream rises to the top, not stool.

That's actually an interesting thought. Someone should put together a design on building some kind of step using nothing but a bandsaw, the last project before you install the riser block.

Bas.