Hi all. Long-time listener, first-time caller.
I just got the "new" Harbor Freight 14" bandsaw (Item #60564, the one with the battleship-grey paint) and I've been eyeing this mod. But in doing the background research, I noticed that the updated versions of the Grizzly G0555 (including the LX and the Anniversary Edition) feature a different tensioner assembly:
Source: http://jayscustomcreations.com/2013/...5lanv-bandsaw/
Comparing the parts diagrams of the G0555, G0555LX, and the Central Machinery 60564, it looks like the newer tension-release clutch on the G0555LX could be fitted to the 60564 with no more work that is required by the lever mod described in this thread. It looks like the tops of the guideposts would need to be tapped and threaded, but the existing process already requires tapping and threading the sides of at least one of them anyway.
Also, it looks like the newer assembly would require fewer parts and lower total cost than the lever-based mod.
From what I can tell, the required parts (excluding bolts, washers, and other similar hardware that can be purchased locally) would be one each of the following:
P0555LX140 - CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET ($8.50)
P0555LX135 - UPPER CLUTCH ($3.50)
P0555LX214 - LOWER CLUTCH ($4.50)
P0555LX134 - PLASTIC HANDLE 3/8-16 ($1.00)
P0555LX133 - STUD-UDE 3/8-16 X 10 1, 3/4 ($1.50)
P0555LX033 - TENSION BOLT 3/8-16 X 11-5/8 ($7.00)
Merchandise: $26.00
Shipping: $9.95
Subtotal: $35.95
Has anyone ever tried this? Or does anyone who has done the lever mod agree that this looks doable?
I just got the "new" Harbor Freight 14" bandsaw (Item #60564, the one with the battleship-grey paint) and I've been eyeing this mod. But in doing the background research, I noticed that the updated versions of the Grizzly G0555 (including the LX and the Anniversary Edition) feature a different tensioner assembly:
Source: http://jayscustomcreations.com/2013/...5lanv-bandsaw/
Comparing the parts diagrams of the G0555, G0555LX, and the Central Machinery 60564, it looks like the newer tension-release clutch on the G0555LX could be fitted to the 60564 with no more work that is required by the lever mod described in this thread. It looks like the tops of the guideposts would need to be tapped and threaded, but the existing process already requires tapping and threading the sides of at least one of them anyway.
Also, it looks like the newer assembly would require fewer parts and lower total cost than the lever-based mod.
From what I can tell, the required parts (excluding bolts, washers, and other similar hardware that can be purchased locally) would be one each of the following:
P0555LX140 - CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET ($8.50)
P0555LX135 - UPPER CLUTCH ($3.50)
P0555LX214 - LOWER CLUTCH ($4.50)
P0555LX134 - PLASTIC HANDLE 3/8-16 ($1.00)
P0555LX133 - STUD-UDE 3/8-16 X 10 1, 3/4 ($1.50)
P0555LX033 - TENSION BOLT 3/8-16 X 11-5/8 ($7.00)
Merchandise: $26.00
Shipping: $9.95
Subtotal: $35.95
Has anyone ever tried this? Or does anyone who has done the lever mod agree that this looks doable?
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