Grizzly BS blade tensioner on a HF BS
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The ones he said were included, were not on mine. Maybe my screw assembly was missing parts? I had to order them separately. I have also somehow misplaced them since I received my second order."A fine beer may be judged with just one sip, but it is better to be thoroughly sure"Comment
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You were dead on right, stan was WRONG, well maybe not when he posted, and in all fairness, the grizzly rep I talked to goofed too... What a PITA...
Oh well, now to Ace Hardware to grab the misc fasteners...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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I was REALLY hoping I was wrong so they would send me the parts to replace the ones I ordered the second time and that disappeared into the wormhole. I have looked everywhere. Looks like I am going to have to re-re-order them!"A fine beer may be judged with just one sip, but it is better to be thoroughly sure"Comment
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33 P0555033A 1 Blade Adj. Screw Assy 7"
130A PSS05M 1 Setscrew M5-.8x10 (Get this from local hardware store if possible. I could not find these locally.)
130B PSS07M 1 Setscrew M5-.8x5 (Get this from local hardware store if possible. I could not find these locally.)
131A P0555131A 1 Fixed Spacer A.
131B P0555131B 1 Fixed Spacer B.
133 P0555133 1 Lever Rod
135 P0555135 1 Bushing
137 P0555137 1 Bracket
140 P0555140 2 Support Plate
141 P0555141 1 Fixed Base
Now the rest of this stuff SHOULD be findable at your local hardware store for a LOT less money than Grizzly sells it.
If you are wanting to go with the Metric to be 100% up to speed with Grizzly, the parts are...
132 PW04M 1 Flat Washer 10mm
134, PW01M 6 Flat Washer 8MM
136, PSB82M 1 Button Cap Screw M8-1.25x20
138, PB15M 2 Hex Bolt M8-1.25x40
139, P0555139 2 Nylon Nut M8-1.25
142, PLW04M 2 Lock Washer 8MM
143, PB09M 1 Hex Bolt M8-1.25x20
Following the original instructions, I am going with 5/16" SAE mostly because I have the SAE tap & die set from way back when... Those components are...
2 @ 5/16-18 bolts 1 1/2"
2 @ 5/15-18 bolts 3/4"
1 @ 5/16-18 button cap screw 3/4"
7 @ 5/16 flat washers
2 @ 5/16 lock washers
2 @ 5/16-18 nylon locking nuts
FWIW, I use a LOT of 5/16" hardware, and intend on picking mine up in full box quantities at Ace Hardware. My local Ace gives full box discounts...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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New info on this mod?
The original link is dead. I would love to add the grizzly blade tensioner to my saw.Comment
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I would HIGHLY recommend you read the text of this thread, then read the article I wrote on the subject HERE, and follow that up with reading my blog series (7 parts) on Hot Rodding a Harbor Freight bansaw that I put up on Lumberjocks a while back... It can be found HERE.
IF after all that, you still have questions, send me a private message with your email address and I will answer anything I can for you...
This is a very worth while modification, and it is very easy to do, but I do not recommend it for the mechanically squeamish as it DOES involve drilling into the frame of the saw... Any mistakes / breaking or messing up expensive parts is your responsibility...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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Thank you -exactly what I was looking for!
The links you provided are what I need to finish the mod. So far I have converted over to one speed and a new single belt - huge improvement! The saw came with a new 1HP motor and now I will be beefing up the wimpy motor mount. New graphite guide blocks are on the way along with a new fence and tires and blade from Carter. I will be ordering the Grizzly parts in the AM and will post pics as I do the mods. If I do the riser block I will be swapping the motor from my table saw over to the band-saw and adding a 2 or 3 Hp motor to the table-saw and moving the band-saw motor over to my underpowered drill press.
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I had originally planned on the motor upgrade, but haven't really needed to. I just run the saw on the fastest speed and it just hums along nicely... Then again, I am patient...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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I might have to get in on this as well, now that the riser is done.Comment
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Does this mod move the tension knob above the top of the wheel guard or is there something else to order from Griz? I hate having the tension knob stuck behind the top wheel and awkward to adjust.
Thx,
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doesn't carter have a "ratchet rod"? maybe the round handle can be replaced with a one arm crank. or even a ratchet handle from a socket wrench set.there's a solution to every problem.......you just have to be willing to find it.Comment
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Yes,l if you use the grizzly tension rod, then it is moved to the top of the upper wheel guard... I did this to mine about 2 or 3 years ago now... Look through my old threads, it's here somewhere...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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