Features:

• 6-inch riser block accessory for increasing the cutting capacity from 6-to-12 inches under the band saw blade guide
• Compatible with the Jet 14-inch band saw
• Fits in the frame just above the lower wheel
• Includes front and rear blade guards

Editorial Review:

Get the most from your band saw by increasing its cutting height capacity from 6" all the way up to 12"!
Comes complete with everything needed to convert your saw quickly and easily. Kit includes: Riser block, blade guard assembly, guide post, mounting hardware and instructions. Must be used with 105" bandsaw blades (sold serarately).

The Jet 6-Inch Riser Block accessory increases the cutting capacity from 6-to-12 inches under the blade guide. Other features include durable and lightweight aluminum construction, an included hold-down screw, and front and rear blade guards. The accessory is compatible with the Jet 14-inch band saw.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

an easy upgrade:

Installing this upgrade was a snap. The instruction sheet was barely useful, but the installation is simple. Alignment is unaffected by the riser and the increased resaw capacity is great.
The blade supplied didn't hold up, but with a good blade my Jet 14" cuts beautifully with the riser in place.

Jet JRB-14 6 inch riser:

Bought the riser along with the Jet 14" band saw. Needed help installing the riser as the upper portion of saw is heavy. Had no problem connecting the riser. All fit just fine.

Not compatible with Ridgid bandsaw:

Contrary to previous reviews, this riser block is not fully compatible with the Ridgid 14" bandsaw. It ends up placing the upper wheel about 1/4 inch out of alignment with the lower wheel despite the block's alignment pins, blade guards, etc matching up very well for assembly. The resulting setup will just work, but I sure wouldn't recommend it. The blade ends up riding on the very outer edge of the lower wheel while centered on the top wheel. You can't get the blade to really cut a straight kerf due to the... more info

Super riser:

This riser fits great and works just fine. The price was much lower than any I could find elsewhere. I makes resawing a breeze. I build guitars and this made my Jet band saw much more versitile.

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