I received my high tension spring from Iturra this week to replace the original, not-so-springy-anymore, spring on my Jet 14" BS. The process was mostly uneventful, once I realized I had to remove the top wheel to get enough clearance to get the new spring in.
I also ordered the replacement tensioner rod with its acme threads for better load-bearing. I've heard that it's not uncommon for the threads on the original to strip under heavy load. In the photo, the old rod is placed next to the new one for comparison:
Then, I figured it's time to make a new crank handle for the tensioner to replace the original black knob (which I refer to as the carpal tunnelizer). All I can say is, I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS YEARS AGO!!! The crank is only 4.5" long, total, with 2.75" from rod to knob.
The new rod has a detent in it, which the small screw is run into.
I can't believe how such a small lever arm is plenty for easy cranking. I could easily de-tension after a bandsaw session, instead of just at the end of a shop session.
Regards,
Tom
I also ordered the replacement tensioner rod with its acme threads for better load-bearing. I've heard that it's not uncommon for the threads on the original to strip under heavy load. In the photo, the old rod is placed next to the new one for comparison:
Then, I figured it's time to make a new crank handle for the tensioner to replace the original black knob (which I refer to as the carpal tunnelizer). All I can say is, I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS YEARS AGO!!! The crank is only 4.5" long, total, with 2.75" from rod to knob.
The new rod has a detent in it, which the small screw is run into.
I can't believe how such a small lever arm is plenty for easy cranking. I could easily de-tension after a bandsaw session, instead of just at the end of a shop session.
Regards,
Tom
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