I spent a while on the phone with sears today. Trying to get the part number for the riser kit. The rep had no idea what a riser kit was. Silly me, I tried to explain that is increased the resaw height. His comment was 'aren't we talking about a band saw'.
So if you can get me a part number or link to the place an order for I would be much obliged.
Originally posted by Jeffrey Schronce
Was at Lowes a few months back for $125 or so. Just search the Bargin Alerts forum.
Resaw capacity is not a issue with this saw other than HP. There is a 6" direct mount riser kit marketed by Sears that fits this directly. I think it is around $60. See the link for the Hitachi Forum that I posted above for ordering details. You are going to have to have a great blade and lots of patience to resaw a 12" hardwood with this 3/4 HP saw.
If you go to the Hitachi CB13F forum, there is some information on a riser kit for the Hitachi. If the Craftsman is the same, the riser should work as well. It is not sold through Hitachi or Sears, but through some other company. It would be worth calling to get information at least.
Jim
Originally posted by ScottGolden
Jeff,
I spent a while on the phone with sears today. Trying to get the part number for the riser kit. The rep had no idea what a riser kit was. Silly me, I tried to explain that is increased the resaw height. His comment was 'aren't we talking about a band saw'.
So if you can get me a part number or link to the place an order for I would be much obliged.
Please find the part number and ordering information for the riser block to fit your model Hitachi band saw...
X16U - Riser Block Kit - $69.99
Shipping & Handling - based upon your shipping address - please provide this information
You can purchase this by Master Card or Visa, Check or Money Order. To purchase this by credit card, please reply with the card number and expiration date or call in your order at 1-800-243-5114 x221. If you wish to purchase this by Check or Money Order, please send a copy of this email along with payment to the address below.
If you reside in the state of Connecticut, please add a 6% tax to the total amount of parts ordered.
Joe Borgatti
Customer Service Manager
Power Tool Specialists, Inc.
3 Craftsman Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
T: 860-654-1761 x233
F: 860-654-1937
E: Tradesmanjoe@aol.com
Did you find one? I you did I will scan the receipt for you.
Scott
Scott, you probably missed it since we're on page 2 now! ... but YES I could definitely use a receipt if you can post it or I sent you a PM w/ my email if you prefer it.
Jeffery; thanks for the info on riser block. I'll call Joe on Monday and see what gives for the Craftsman. I loke the saw except for the useable height for resawing. Thanks again.
RuffSawn
Nothin' smells better than fresh sawdust!
Spotted one in the clearance section at the Montgomery Mall store tonight. I don't want/need it...so I thought I'd pass the info along. Montgomeryville, PA 18936
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