Your 555LX could easily handle a riser block. Most of it has been turning blanks where accuracy was not critical, but I've also cut some square stuff where it was.Īl, the tension on a 105" blade is no different than the tension on a 93" blade. Granted, a larger, more powerful saw will resaw more accurately, but I've cut a LOT of stuff on my bandsaw that was taller than 6". The 1 hp motor isn't going to cut through 11" or 12" of material as quickly as it does 3" or 4", but it's still capable of doing it. If the bolt from Western Tool seems borderline, it shouldn't be too hard to find a beefier replacement at a good bolt supply shop.Īl, the tension on a 105" blade is no different than the tension on a 93" blade.
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(Although I bought the Shop Fox riser because my local dealer had a great price on it.) And also as Larry said, the strength is in the bolt, not the block. I would have no qualms about using a different brand on my Shop Fox 14" saw. I'll bet a steak dinner that all of the 6" riser blocks for the typical Asian 14" bandsaw are coming out of the same foundry. PS This was discussed previously on FWW ( ). The quality of the casting, on a product this cheaply priced, is critical & the quality of process, materials & inspections may, or may not be up to acceptable standards. Frankly, I would be more comfortable with a riser block kit from the same manufacturer as the bans saw itself.
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Also, if cutting a 12" thick piece of hardwood, would the HP be adequate? These are questions that I don't have answers to, perhaps have better, first hand knowledge of this product,īuying a riser block at this price is not much of a risk in itself, but the risk to your safety & work should be considered. Frankly, I have my concerns about how well the riser block would be able to properly tension a 105" blade vs. I was tempted at one time to get one to provide a 12" cutting capacity for re-saw, or whatever, on my GO555XL, but couldn't get myself to do it as I didn't know enough about it, other than it had been made in China & read where it was a knock-off. I have no idea of the quality, functionality, or appropriateness of this riser block kit for any band saw. Don't know if this response is appropriate, but I've seen this one advertised as fitting the Delta & Grizzly 14" band saws ( ).