Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block
by JET

List Price: $124.00
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• 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

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Description of Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block

Tools and Hardware Reviews of Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block

Customer Review: Worked for Craftsman with a few modifications!
Summary: 5 Stars

In order to proceed successfully, you need a handheld grinder and a table grinder with a decent wheel. You'll notice that while you're installing the kit the instructions are a bit off. You will need to remove the switch plate, but not unplug it as you would on the Jet. You have to do this in order to get at the screw hidden behind it. You also have to remove the 4 screws and take off the lower door to get at the lower plate. You need to grind off (or drill for new) studs that hold the top assembly to the base. There are 4 to grind - the ones on the new spacer block and the ones on the old block. It's pretty apparent, and you have to grind only about a half-inch from the 3/8" studs for the block to fit.

Once it's together (balance the screwhead/washer _inside_ the block while you carefully place the top, it will catch and hold the top upright while you tighten), you'll have to grind a 1/16" or so tenon about 1.5 inches up from the bottom of the saw-foot support column. You'll see what it looks like once you get the old one off. Once that's together, you're set, and can saw away. Mine's been holding up for awhile, even though I worried about the stability with the little studs gone. It's fine, and saws through 10" rounds like they were butter. As everyone else said, get a new blade right away. You'll be glad you did. A 105" 1/2" 3TPI blade works wonders for resawing.

This is a great deal, and gives you a whole new saw. You'll love it! I wish I could give it 10 stars! For [not very much money], I feel like I have a brand new [top of the line] saw.

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