If you can buld an entire bandsaw out of wood and not have trouble with it being out of alignment when the wood moves, why would a riser block out of wood not work. The stress differences between cast iron & wood is big, If you use a 3/8 or 1/2 inch blade and tension it right the wood may hold it but IMPO not for long. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c… 1908 Wood & LumberDifferent wood requires different woodworking strategies – from cutting to finishing.
“What you need is a riser block-a simple extension that fits between the base and arm of a typical cast-iron bandsaw frame. Not all saws accept a riser block, but many popular 14” models do. Your riser block kit should also include a longer guide post, connector bolt, blade, and blade guards. Next, follow the steps shown here to install the riser block kit.
I think making a taller wooden riser block is also feasible, though not for the timid. In Canada, tuftooth.com is a good place to order bandsaw blades. “I only made a very short riser block but, inspired by my experiment, this guy made a wooden 6” riser bock for his bandsaw.
I recently bought a bandsaw and before i start investing in blades I would like to make/buy a riser. I was thinking of using an alluminum I beam or steel/aluminum tubing, or a steel/aluminum bar and weld a plate of steel to it.
“I recently bought a 12” Delta bandsaw with a 1 hp motor off Craigslist for $80. Not too much money and then I realized I didn’t get much capacity either. It’s throat depth is only 5.5 inches and I want to cut a thicker blank. In any case, I’ve searched to the end of the Internet hoping to find a commercial riser block o fit this model and it doesn’t look like one is available for this saw(probably because Delta doesn’t think it’s a good idea), which leads me to wondering if/how I can make my own.
how to make a bandsaw riser block Related Question:
How high can a bandsaw cut?
The resaw capacity is the maximum height (thickness) that can be cut. For the small shop furniture maker, go with 14″ as the minimum for a bandsaw, though 16″ is better. Those doing larger work might even want 18″ or 20″ machines. Just make sure you have a minimum resaw height of 12″ for versatility.