Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block

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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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Jet 6" riser block. Fits Jet 14" Bandsaws

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• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223N9
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• Item model number: 708717
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,263 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #34 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Saw Accessories > Band Saw Accessories

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84 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jet Riser Block, July 30, 2000

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S. Boris "borisbadinov" (Waukesha, Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased a Jet 14 inch closed base bandsaw. It works great. Before I ordered any blades for it, I decided to get the Riser block first. The Riser block increases your cutting height from 6 to 12 inches. Your band saw blade size will then go from 93 1/2 inches to 105 inches. If you need this, get it before you buy any blades because your old blades will be too short. This is not an item that you can take off at any time. It is a permanent option. The Riser Block was very easy to install. You remove the big bolt that holds the top wheel support the the bottom and add the Riser block and use the new bolt to secure it. The kit comes with a metal rear blade guard. The one that came with my saw was plastic. The only tricky part was lifting off the upper wheel and reattaching it. Since it is fastened at the back, it wanted to tip forward. With me Riser installed, I can resaw fire wood and thick beams into boards. Think of all the flavors of wood you can now use for projects.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Added versatility can't be beat, June 28, 2002

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David J. Wilga (Rhode Island, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block (Tools & Home Improvement)

...no matter where I looked, Including JET's own site, I could not come up with a listing of included parts, and the tiny picture of kit found on everyone's web site is nearly useless. Sure I trust JET -- but only to a point. For those like me who have modified their bandsaw with accessories like the Carter de-tensioner, or roller bearings, rest assured this kit will still fit, and you won't lose any functionality.

The parts in my kit were as follows:

1. Rear blade guard (metal, not the cheezy plastic that came with the saw)

2. Longer v-grooved shaft for the front/upper blade guard, enabling your upper guides to extend all the way to the table-top. Read the instructions carefully to install this one, or you'll be chasing a very small ball-bearing around your shop.

3. Front Blade Guard -- sheet metal, just like the original, but with an adjustable extension. Mine didn't quite fit the bolt holes, even on the OEM guide, but a couple passes with a file fixed it in short order.

4. Cast Aluminum Riser Block and hold-down screw.

5. 105" saw blade -- toss it out and buy a TimberWolf brand.

Assembly was a snap. Mine went together in about 20 minutes. The hardest part was balancing the upper roller assembly while tightening the hold-down screw. Not really too big of an issue, but a third hand to hold the bolt steady while you hand-tighten the nut would be helpful. Alternately, you could do as I did and use a piece of tape on the bolt head to keep it from turning as you snug the nut.

After it's all set according to included instructions, you may want to go one step further and tap a 10-32 hole in the back of the original lower cast aluminum bracket. It will allow you to re-use the original power cable loom (W shaped bracket) and thus keep the power cords from chafing on the lower blade door. The instructions don't call for this, but it's never a good idea to allow power cords to rub against sheet metal.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let the Resawing begin, December 27, 2000

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John Young (Easton, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block (Tools & Home Improvement)

I added the riser block to the 14" closed stand Jet bandsaw. The installation was easy, the instructions straightforward. With the added height, I can now resaw some serious wood! Just a note, if you are thinking of buying this, you will need all new blades. The standard ones will not fit after you put in the riser.