My Jet 14" bandsaw (JWBS-14CSW) has been getting very difficult to adjust for tracking and tensioning. Doing some research on the web looks like there is a frequent problem with many 14" bandsaws where the hinge bracket on the tracking mechanism is bending. I think that is the issue I'm having with my saw and was hoping someone on the board has repaired this issue in the past and could confirm that my bracket is the culprit.
Assuming this part is the problem, my second question is about the replacement part - I found a part on Ereplacements that is a direct replacement but also read about a part from Louis Iturra that has been beefed up. I can find reference to this part on a number of older posts but cannot find a current link to the part or their catalog. Looks like a number of places sell the Iturra tensioning spring but I couldn't ever find a link to this hinge bracket/assembly. Anyone have any knowledge for how to order from Loius Iturra?
My current Bracket (worn or bent)?
Here is the tracking screw - I can no longer get enough leverage as the star handle is hitting the wing nut (and I've already trimmed the wings).
Let me know if you have some insight to repairing this issue.
Thanks,
Rick
Assuming this part is the problem, my second question is about the replacement part - I found a part on Ereplacements that is a direct replacement but also read about a part from Louis Iturra that has been beefed up. I can find reference to this part on a number of older posts but cannot find a current link to the part or their catalog. Looks like a number of places sell the Iturra tensioning spring but I couldn't ever find a link to this hinge bracket/assembly. Anyone have any knowledge for how to order from Loius Iturra?
My current Bracket (worn or bent)?
Here is the tracking screw - I can no longer get enough leverage as the star handle is hitting the wing nut (and I've already trimmed the wings).
Let me know if you have some insight to repairing this issue.
Thanks,
Rick