New 14” Jet band saw question

I’m pretty sure that the blade should be 105” for the Jet. You should measure it to be sure. Just start from the weld.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I have that saw with the riser. It is a 105.

HTH

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

I have the same set up and have had some problems like you mention. It will fit but the best I remember I had to start the blade on the wheel and then roll it on by turning the wheel by hand. It is a tight fit, I also suggest you invent some new words while working on it. They won’t help the fit but they seem to help your attitude.

-- Dan in Central Oklahoma, Able to turn good wood into saw dust in the blink of an eye!

I used to have a 14” Jet+riser but sold it about 3 years ago. If I recall I had a similar problem after installing the riser. I think I had to loosen up the top wheel to get the blade on. Not the tensioner (tho that needs to be as loose as possible too) but the one on the back side #91 on the parts diagram http://woodworking.jettools.com/PartDetails.aspx?BDID=409
then readjust after getting the blade on.

-- Use the fence Luke

First, it is a 105 blade.. second, you will have to loosen to lower the top wheel to get the blade on. I had the same challenge with my powermatic. Powermatic is the same saw but comes with arter guides and tension system.

-- making sawdust....

Any chance of getting a blade that is a 1/2” longer? This would give room to slide it on and adjust it? Not sure if this would work, but maybe a good solution.