Ridgid BS14002 Bandsaw Riser

I just purchased a Ridgid band-saw myself. Will be interested with any responses you receive. Any reason you want a jet riser rather than a Ridgid ?, Cost ?, Availability ?
God bless

-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

I’ve got the Ridgid BS. It’s a great little band saw, or at least it has been for me. However, after resawing some 6” heart pine, which is not quite as hard as red oak, I abandoned the idea of putting a riser block on the thing as it was a painfull thing to watch. At 3/4 hp, it just doesn’t have the oomph to do much resawing in the 6-12” capacity. This thing is great for making adirondack chairs and generally cutting 1” and 2” stock. The Jet riser block will fit it I understand, but my limited experience with resawing, I think you’re going to be dissapointed. Just my humble opinion. As soon as I take care of taxes this year, I’m going to get me something in the 2 or 3 hp range. Good luck!

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

There is a riser block kit for the Ridgid up for auction on Ebay right now. Check it out.

-- Tony, Ohio

Thanks for all the information but im still getting half saying it will work but being not powerful enough to make use of the extra height. and some saying it wont work. Im so confused LOL

-- Doug Cedar Log Furniture, www.cedar-stuff.com

I’m new to this site and not quite sure how to reply to all the great emails, but thanks
one mentioned a riser block on ebay , i searched for it and couldnt find it.do you have the page info.

-- Doug Cedar Log Furniture, www.cedar-stuff.com