Thanks for following along on my bandsaw build! Please like and subscribe! Check out the 10x20 tiny workshop build - kzread.info/head/PLVw6tfKm-zsBHZzudK-4xufalUPCvAX7E See the electric fireplace mantel and bookshelves build - kzread.info/head/PLVw6tfKm-zsCVKn-HeVQ0JzZUxkH8odH7

Way to go man - I made all the same upgrades to mine, the last thing your going to want to upgrade is a higher horsepower motor so you can actually get your new resaw capacity without the motor bogging or stopping - I went to 2 HP and holy smokes it makes my saw function as well as a $1700 luguna.

@MakeitGoode1

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm loving this thing! I'd definitely want to look into upgrading the power at some point - do you have the info handy for the replacement motor you went with? Fairly straightforward swap? I appreciate the advice!

@michaelarbach

5 ай бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 id love to be able to tell you which motor to go with, but unfortunately I have a 14" central machinery bandsaw that is really close in design, but I know the pulley ratios will be way off, so you will want to look at the spec of your current motor and find the RPM. The RPM is what you will want to base your search with, then ensure you have the same size/type shaft and that its still at your desired voltage and eye ball your mounts the best you can, you may get lucky with one that fits like I did or you may have to drill some different mounting holes. Good luck!!! I'm hoping to see a follow up video! ;) keep up the good work

@MakeitGoode1

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelarbach Makes sense. Thanks!

I never knew bandsaw risers existed. Learn something new every day! Thanks, Jason!

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and I am appreciating the extra capacity. I spent an afternoon ripping down mulberry logs into turning blanks, so I should be ready to make some bowls on the lathe in 6-12 months with those! The saw cut through them no problem!

Great review. I have a HF bandsaw with a 6" riser and kit. I hope you enjoy it. Looks like a great machine and definitely an upgrade to your shop.

Thanks for this review. I had trouble finding any info on the Porter Cable riser block kit. Now I feel better about tackling it.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Great video. Riser blocks are awesome!!!! We use an old Delta 14" bandsaw with a 6" riser block. It gives us a 12" resaw capacity. The bandsaw is our favorite power tool in the shop by far.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the encouraging comments! Great to have you along!

I love upgrades to inexpensive tools. Keep making it good, Make it Goode.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much!

I been having mine for 3yrs , it cuts through anything I put on it . But it’s time for me to get an riser block an a fence . I’m glad i found ur channel.

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad this helped! I've enjoyed having the extra capacity, and the saw has handled everything I've thrown at it so far. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Just picked up a used one on Craigslist. The guy took great care of it and had upgraded to the kreg fence, mobile base, cool blocks blade guides, and urethane blade tires. Paid $500. Very happy so far.

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! That should work well.

This is the greatest youtube video I have ever watched. So crazy that you can add that amount of cut height to a bandsaw. Human beings are truly the most intelligent in the animal kingdom. Can you make another video on how to cast the riser out of a melted iron skillet?

@shiprecords

2 жыл бұрын

Also a lot of these 14" bandsaws are a ~93" blade. Does the 6" riser make it a 105"? Did you have any issues with blades?

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't have the equipment to do any iron casting, and that sounds like a waste of a good skillet! 😆

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 6" riser adds to the blade length, so you need to use the 105" blade. That size is readily available at most retailers. Here's the 2 I purchased: 105 inch bandsaw blade, 1/4" → amzn.to/3rr36BA 105 inch bandsaw blade, 1/2 → amzn.to/3G9d6Dx

Nice one. Lighting is great!! you should do some acoustic panels for the ceiling. Be a great video and help with the echo.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I will definitely be looking for solutions for the echo. I am considering horse stall mats for the flooring to make things easier on my feet, and hopefully cut down on the noise. Acoustic panels are a great idea, too! Thanks for the input!

About 3 1/2 years ago I bought that same saw used from a tool consignment shop a few towns over. It had the Kreg fence & I paid about 1/2 the retail price because it was used. I stuck it in my garage & knew I wouldn't be able to really use it till I got the garage into shape. It's taken me all this time to upgrade the garage into a small (12x17) but well equipped wood working shop. I love this band saw! My background is 45 years building sail boats in a fully equipped shop with full size everything, & I still love this saw. I never knew Porter Cable offered a riser block! I had looked online & found one that said would fit with some drilling & taping ......... NO THANK YOU! As soon as I send this message I'm going to the PC site & getting my own. Do they have an upgrade for the blade guides? The cool blocks work well but bearings would be much better. The only thing I don't like is the dust collection but I can deal with it.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Bill, I was not able to find much information on how to order the riser block online - this is how I ordered mine, and I posted this in the description: To order the Porter cable bandsaw riser block kit, contact Porter Cable customer service at 1-888-609-9779 and request part number XOJX. As far as the blade guides, I have seen folks use Jet blade guides - amzn.to/3JLLTJ4 I have these saved in my Amazon cart for when I'm ready to upgrade.

Perfect timing. I've been trying to figure out the best option for a bandsaw as well. I'll need to modify the base to put some casters on it. But otherwise looks solid. Hope the dust extraction is working out for you...important in a small shop.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Here are the casters I bought. They work pretty well. Installing the WEN Mobile Tool Base on my Band Saw kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4uezJl-hrirqJs.html

@hansangb

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 appreciate it

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Dust extraction is ok. My Dust Deputy/Shop Vac does well for the most part. With the bandsaw, it gets most of the output, but there is a decent amount of debris left behind. Easy enough to pick up afterword, just not as effective as I would like.

@hansangb

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 TY. I guess I'll make another jig for better dust collection 😂

That was a nice video. Well Done ✔️ ✔️

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I have this same saw, riser and fence. Of note, you really should make sure your wheels are in alignment before tightening everything down. There is a lot of wiggle room with those blocks and misaligned wheels can really negatively affect the cut quality and performance of the saw. Especially if you go to bigger 3/4" blades (not recommend by Porter Cable) that push the capacity of the tires.

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip! I've not run into any issues with alignment, but could certainly see how that would be an issue. The biggest blade I'm currently running is a 1/2" rip blade, and it does an awesome job. I just set ripped a 11.5" x 24" piece of mahogany and it performed exactly as expected. Looking at the setup, I could certainly increase the width of the blade on this saw.

@joelrybacki2603

Жыл бұрын

@Make it Goode 3/4" is about the biggest you can go and that is pushing it both blade capacity and power, and only if you adhere to the center of the blade on the center of the tire alignment philosophy. If you try to run the gullets center of tire, you won't have enough room to adjust the guides back far enough unless you upgrade to the Carter guides (I think, I don't own a set - yet). All-in-all, great saw for the price but I do envy my co-worker's 17" with a 1.5" carbide blade running off a 5hp motor....

Great video. One question, will you measure the dia. of the new guide rod where it slips into the blade guide? I bought Jet bearing guide rollers for my Porter Cable to test fit them on the rod before I purchase the PC riser. The jet riser kits rod is 7/8" all the way down the length. Porter cable rod I have has a small step down where the guide attaches .822". If the PC's new rod has a step down, the I'm going to purchase the Jet kit so the guide fits tighter. Thanks again.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Russell, yes, the longer PC guide rod has the same step-down as the original. That leads to my question on whether the Jet rollers have a set screw or compression ring to hold them onto the rod? I've been considering the same ones and may have to reconsider depending on how they attach. Thanks!

@russellbowen227

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 thinking now of going with the jet riser block kit and the extra work to make it fit. It dosent look that hard but at least the bearing guides will be in line.

Great video, I have the same saw and just purchased the Kreg fence, do you know what size and thread bolts you used to mount it so I can save a few extra trips to the store, thanks in advance.

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If memory serves it was the M6-1 x 30mm hex head bolts that were too long, so I used 20mm bolts instead.

@kevinihde226

Жыл бұрын

Great, thank you so much!

That is the EXACT combo I bought and set up last year, saw, riser and Kreg fence. Greta value for the price. At some point I will probably upgrade the guides to a set of Carter bearing guides. But GREAT review?

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, I've got the saw tuned up and it's working well, however, I do think I'll upgrade the guides at some point, too. Thanks for following along!

@hansangb

2 жыл бұрын

Do they make them for Porter Cable? I didn't see it listed. Unless you're talking about the Universal kit?

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

@@hansangb Yes, I provided the Porter Cable information in the description: To order the Porter cable bandsaw riser block kit, contact Porter Cable customer service at 1-888-609-9779 and request part number XOJX. I hope this helps!

@hansangb

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 thanks. I meant the Carter bearings. I'll definitely order the height extension kit.

@fordgt55

Жыл бұрын

Carter says that the JET 14RIS kit will fit the Porter Cable 14 inch $219 There is a set on eBay for $148. I put it on my watch list and jus got an offer for $102 so I am going to give it a try.

Trying to find a like for the riser block kit you purchased??

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking you meant a link? I was not able to find a direct link to the riser block kit. After some research I found the correct part number and customer service number I listed in the description: To order the Porter cable bandsaw riser block kit, contact Porter Cable customer service at 1-888-609-9779 and request part number XOJX. I hope this helps. Thanks for following along!

How much was the Riser block kit? I didnt see it in the comments or overlooked it

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

It was roughly $100 plus shipping

Have you resawed any wood with that 1/2" blade? I'm thinking of getting the 5/8" version to minimize blade drift. However, if the 1/2" one is good I may get it.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

I have not. I installed the 1/4" blade and have been using that almost every time I'm in the shop, but haven't done any resawing yet. The Porter Cable specs call for 1/2" as the max blade width, though the tires look plenty wide enough to accommodate a larger size. I've got some resawing work coming up, so I'll see how the 1/2" blade does and report back.

@johnpeters211

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 That would be great, thanks much! It looks like it will take a pretty wide blade, and the motor is plenty powerful enough. The tension adjuster even has markings up to 3/4" blade. I'm going to instal my riser block next week.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, I agree a larger width blade should be ok. Let me know how it all goes!

I got this Bandsaw on clearance for 191.00 at Lowes the other day. Best bang for your buck ever on a band saw I believe. Just order the Riser block and that same fence cause of this video. Why did you decide on the Kreg fence instead of the Porter Cable one? Thank you.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a heck of a deal! I paid pretty much full price for mine, then they started going on sale and selling floor models not long after. Oh well - I still love it and use it almost every time I'm in the shop. I bought the Kreg fence because it was available, and well-reviewed. There are some quirks with it, but it's doing well for my needs. Thanks for stopping by, and I'm glad the video was helpful.

@stirfriedpanda5278

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 Are you thinking of getting a miter gauge for it?

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to get a miter gauge to share between this and my table saw.

@stirfriedpanda5278

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeitGoode1 I'm sure you will make a video when you do which would be great!

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

I'll make sure to feature it once I purchase one.

so what length blade does it use now?

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

105 inch. Here are the ones I bought: 105 inch bandsaw blade, 1/4" → amzn.to/3rr36BA 105 inch bandsaw blade, 1/2 → amzn.to/3G9d6Dx

So I just went and bought this saw. Call PC and they acted like I was crazy. Could you give me the number you called and the part numbers for the riser block kit.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Did you call the number and use the part number I listed in the video description? When I called, they were friendly and helpful and knew just what I was requesting. "To order the Porter cable bandsaw riser block kit, contact Porter Cable customer service at 1-888-609-9779 and request part number XOJX. " Please let me know what you find out with this - I want to make sure I'm still listing the correct information. Thanks!

@justinluckey5930

2 жыл бұрын

Just used this phone number. Parts are on the way. Thank you!

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinluckey5930 I'm glad that worked out well for you! Feel free to reach out with any other questions.

How much ($) is the riser kit?

@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

It was around $90-100.

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@MakeitGoode1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great review. I have a HF bandsaw with a 6" riser and kit. I hope you enjoy it. Looks like a great machine and definitely an upgrade to your shop.

Great review. I have a HF bandsaw with a 6" riser and kit. I hope you enjoy it. Looks like a great machine and definitely an upgrade to your shop.

@MakeitGoode1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm looking forward to throwing some sawdust! 😃