Upgrading with a delta 14 inch bandsaw riser block kit
I finally decided to install a delta 14 inch bandsaw riser block kit because I was tired of hitting that 6-inch ceiling every time I wanted to resaw a nice piece of walnut. If you've spent any time with a standard 14-inch cast-iron bandsaw, you know the drill. It's a workhorse for curves and general shop tasks, but that limited throat height feels like a leash the second you want to slice your own veneers or bookmatch a thick board. Adding a riser block is probably the most common "big" modification people do to these saws, and for good reason—it essentially doubles your vertical capacity. ...