I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5" blade.
The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
completely stock.
The factory blade worked well enough, but the Timberwolf was larger in
diameter, and there was no spring adjustment that could compensate for the
increased circumference.
Are Timberwolf blades normally long? I attempted to measure, but I suspect
that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling an
octopus.
I am unsure how to proceed. If I monkey with the adjustment mechanism, I
can't depend on this working with other blades. It would also nix any
benefits from the quick-release mechanism.
"phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> (The 105 inch is for the Delta 14" bandsaws, and clones, with the 4 inch
> re-saw height adapter)
6" resaw block, I believe. And, just to confirm Jet is a clone, the Jet 14",
with a 6" resaw block is also moved up to 105" blades.
With tongue way into cheek:
You don't suppose box stated 93.5 inch but inside was a 105" resaw blade?
Not that someone could make a mistake and put the wrong product in the box
ya'know.
(The 105 inch is for the Delta 14" bandsaws, and clones, with the 4 inch
re-saw height adapter)
Phil
"Woody" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5"
blade.
> The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
> completely stock.
>
> The factory blade worked well enough, but the Timberwolf was larger in
> diameter, and there was no spring adjustment that could compensate for the
> increased circumference.
>
> Are Timberwolf blades normally long? I attempted to measure, but I suspect
> that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling
an
> octopus.
>
> I am unsure how to proceed. If I monkey with the adjustment mechanism, I
> can't depend on this working with other blades. It would also nix any
> benefits from the quick-release mechanism.
>
>
Wrap a wire around your bandsaw wheels. Then measure the wire. If it is
93.5" plus or minus 1", call up Timberwolf and tell them they sent you the
wrong blade. Otherwise call up Timberwolf and buy a blade of the right
length.
"Woody" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5"
blade.
> The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
> completely stock.
>
> The factory blade worked well enough, but the Timberwolf was larger in
> diameter, and there was no spring adjustment that could compensate for the
> increased circumference.
>
> Are Timberwolf blades normally long? I attempted to measure, but I suspect
> that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling
an
> octopus.
>
> I am unsure how to proceed. If I monkey with the adjustment mechanism, I
> can't depend on this working with other blades. It would also nix any
> benefits from the quick-release mechanism.
>
>
In article <[email protected]>, "Woody" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5" blade.
>The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
>completely stock.
>
>The factory blade worked well enough, but the Timberwolf was larger in
>diameter, and there was no spring adjustment that could compensate for the
>increased circumference.
I'm guessing they sent you the wrong size by mistake.
>
>Are Timberwolf blades normally long?
Nope. I have half a dozen or so, and they all fit perfectly.
>I attempted to measure, but I suspect
>that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling an
>octopus.
Coil it up and measure the diameter of the coil. If it's really a 93.5" blade,
when coiled triple the diameter of the coil should measure a bit under 10".
If it's significantly different from 10", multiply the diameter of the coil by
9.42 to get the length of the blade.
> I am unsure how to proceed. If I monkey with the adjustment mechanism, I
>can't depend on this working with other blades. It would also nix any
>benefits from the quick-release mechanism.
Verify the blade size first -- I bet somebody goofed up at the factory, and
put the wrong size blade in the package.
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Ooops,
you're correct, it is 6"
as in 105-93=12 and 12/2=6
and if I had measured, it would still be a 6" riser.
Now if I knew where I got the 4" from ....
GraybeardPhil
"patrick conroy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> >
> > (The 105 inch is for the Delta 14" bandsaws, and clones, with the 4 inch
> > re-saw height adapter)
>
> 6" resaw block, I believe. And, just to confirm Jet is a clone, the Jet
14",
> with a 6" resaw block is also moved up to 105" blades.
>
>
Try a 92.5
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"Woody" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5"
blade.
> The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
> completely stock.
>
> The factory blade worked well enough, but the Timberwolf was larger in
> diameter, and there was no spring adjustment that could compensate for the
> increased circumference.
>
> Are Timberwolf blades normally long? I attempted to measure, but I suspect
> that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling
an
> octopus.
>
> I am unsure how to proceed. If I monkey with the adjustment mechanism, I
> can't depend on this working with other blades. It would also nix any
> benefits from the quick-release mechanism.
>
>
"Woody" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> Are Timberwolf blades normally long? I attempted to measure, but I suspect
> that requires better equipment than I have, besides it is like wrestling
an
> octopus.
You don't have an 8' tape measure? Just put a piece of duct tape or masking
tape or a paper clip on the blade to mark a starting point. Roll the blade
right along with an extended tape measure until you reach the mark. Just a
simple hand over hand method.
"Woody" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> I recently purchased a Jet 14" bandsaw, and a Timberwolf 10TPI 93.5"
blade.
> The Jet is the new quick-release type. I have not modified the saw, it is
> completely stock.
I have the normal closed stand Jet 14". Nope - the three Suffolk saw blades
I ordered all fit fine.
On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 19:21:03 -0400, "phil" <[email protected]> wrote:
>With tongue way into cheek:
Oh, god, don't do that. with all the trolling lately some humor
impaired idiot is likely to read you the riot act.
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