14" Bandsaw w/6 1/16" riser block: blades don't fit

Bruce Barnett · 2004-05-29T20:23:06+00:00

I just assembled a Jet 14" (Deluxe) Bandsaw with a Riser block.I can't get the 105" blades to fit onto the saw. I loosened/lowered the blades, and tried the one that came with the kit, along with a Timberwolf blade.The saw wheels are aligned properly. The blade ALMOST fits on the wheels.I was unable to find any adjustment besides the blade tension knob.Am I missing something?I measured the riser block, and it's 6 1/16" high. That adds an 1/8"of an inch extra length necessary to the blade. Is this the problem?I'll call Jet Tuesday, but I was wondering if anyone have some suggestions.

May 29, 2004 22 Replies

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Tony Manella 22 years ago

Lee Valley's blades are Viking brand and are NOT made by Timberwolf. I bought a viking, which broke the first time I used it. Being under the impression I had a Timberwolf I called Suffolk. I got quite a rude response from the customer service there who told me to call that (*&$#) Canadian company. I won't buy a Timberwolf due to this ignoramus. The Viking are a good blade though and you always have the great customer service of Lee Valley (who exchanged blades for me without question) behind them.

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WD 22 years ago

The blade still cut, but drift excessivly, before that I tested it and the drift is ZERO.

Beside Timberwolf, have you tried Wilke bandsaw blades?

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WD 22 years ago

I have to agree with you on their customer service, I prefer buying from Lee Valley. I am sure they will stand behind what they sold.

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