bassman Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 I have no idea how they are setup on a bandsaw and have not been able to find a photo of them in use on the net. I am curious because I have an old Dayton 14" bandsaw, and while I am sure there are not risers available for it (being at least 25 years old and all) I am wondering if it might be possible to build such a system. Having the ability to resaw wide lumber if very inviting. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmbeers Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Here is a link to a picture of one. All you do is unbolt the back of the frame and bolt the riser in, thus raising the overall height of the machine. This bandsaw from grizzly will give 12" (height) cut with a riser block installed. Grizzly? Hope this helps. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Make sure to take note that "kit" also has a longer gaurd for the blade, a longer guide rod and a longer gaurd extension near the guides. It is not only the cast steel block. These kits are slick I use one and that extra cutting height is great. Happy Holidays, Fryguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted December 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 I suppose this requires the use of a longer blade and different tension settings. Thanks for the info, what I am really looking for is a picture of one is use, before/after pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmbeers Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Here is a link of one installed. Riser Block Scroll down about halfway and you will see the photo of the installed riser block. Yes, you will need a longer blade. Hope this helps, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_urr_A Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 (edited) I'm not sure when or where, but LGM made a tutorial in which he built a riser block for his Delta bandsaw (I think). Search around on these forums and on his site, and you should be able to find it. [Edit] Apparently I was wrong. From what I could find, it was Lex Luthier that made a riser, and it wasn't really approved of from a safety point of view, so I guess it's not really worth a try. So sorry about the first part of the post. Edited December 26, 2004 by G_urr_A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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