Manufacturer: JET
Model: 708717
Rating: 
(25 reviews)
| List Price: Offer Price: $58.32 |
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Features:
- 6-inch riser block accessory for increasing the cutting capacity from 6-to-12 inches under the band saw blade guide
- Compatible with the Jet 14-inch band saw
- Fits in the frame just above the lower wheel
- Includes front and rear blade guards
- Includes the hold-down screw
Amazon.com Product Description
The Jet 6-Inch Riser Block accessory increases the cutting capacity from 6-to-12 inches under the blade guide. Other features include durable and lightweight aluminum construction, an included hold-down screw, and front and rear blade guards. The accessory is compatible with the Jet 14-inch band saw.
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5 Comments
I easily installed this on my Rigid 14″ bandsaw without any modifications- everything lined up well the first time. As with most items like this, the blade that comes supplied with it should be replaced with a better blade.
Bought this believing it would fit the Rigid 1400 bandsaw and it did. Once seated, you can see it is not an “exact” match as the riser is slightly different dimensions, but it does fit. I painted the Jet Yellow riser block with some Hammered Grey spray paint to match the Rigid and assembled. The fit was tight, but a few taps with block of wood (never metal on metal) and it seated. The guide assembly works fine but the material is a little flimsy on the blade guard. I don’t believe safety is compromised. For the money, this deal is hard to beat.
This riser fits great and works just fine. The price was much lower than any I could find elsewhere. I makes resawing a breeze. I build guitars and this made my Jet band saw much more versitile.
Contrary to previous reviews, this riser block is not fully compatible with the Ridgid 14″ bandsaw. It ends up placing the upper wheel about 1/4 inch out of alignment with the lower wheel despite the block’s alignment pins, blade guards, etc matching up very well for assembly. The resulting setup will just work, but I sure wouldn’t recommend it. The blade ends up riding on the very outer edge of the lower wheel while centered on the top wheel. You can’t get the blade to really cut a straight kerf due to the slight twist this imparts, and the twist also messes up good guide block clearance. I’m going to return the item if I can. Why 4-stars — because quality and fit of the product for a Jet user seems that it would be very good. FYI, I’m a very experienced woodworker, have a well equiped shop, and am quite used to working on such equipment.
Bought the riser along with the Jet 14″ band saw. Needed help installing the riser as the upper portion of saw is heavy. Had no problem connecting the riser. All fit just fine.