Subject: Re: Bandsaw Vibration (Jet 14") and new question

From: Les Bartel <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 07:45:38 -0600

All replies deleted, subject stands for itself.

I added levelling legs to my Jet 14".  That seems to help with vibration
a bit - it ensures that the saw is stable on my slightly uneven floor.

Now for another question:

Is it just me or are the guide blocks junk?  After only a little sawing
with my 1/4" blade, the upper blocks are worn quite badly, allowing the
blade to twist as I make a curved cut.  Trueing them up on my belt
sander helps until the wear again.  A 3/8 blade works better.  I've
built a roller bearing guide to replace the upper blocks.  I haven't
used it enough yet to know how well it will stand up.  When I took the
block holder off, I noticed that it might be bent - the line formed by
the casting molds was a bit crooked.  Is this correct or bent?

 - les

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From: damian drewek <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 08:37:57 -0600

> the casting molds was a bit crooked.  Is this correct or bent?

Not sure on holder, might want to call Jet.  One thing I know is the
guide blocks are not metal.  I understand this as good.  They are like
the cool blocks and if your blade touches them they will wear.