Dan Case LR
07-22-2013, 5:14 PM
I have a Grizzly G1019 14" bandsaw that I bought new in 2001. I replaced the threaded rod in the tension crank mechanism several years ago with a piece of threaded rod and a shop-made crank handle, and the rod and nut are pretty much toast now (surprised it lasted that long, to tell you the truth).
I want to replace this with something that has an Acme thread. I'm looking at two commercial replacement options around $50 -- the Carter Ratchet-Rod:
http://www.carterproducts.com/product.asp?product_id=456&cat_id=16
and this one from Highland Woodworking:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/Bandsaw-Tensioning--Crank--Heavy--Duty.aspx
haven't found anything less pricey that uses an Acme thread. If there's something I missed feel free to educate me.
Has anyone here used either of these? I like parts of both--the Carter's ability to be adjusted with a 3/8" ratchet is really cool. The ratcheting handle that comes with it is a bit less exciting. I like the 5" hand crank on the Highland unit. Anyone have actual experience with either of these?
Of course, there is one other option. I could always buy a piece of acme threaded rod and a matching square nut from McMaster-Carr and then find a low-priced handwheel with a 3/8" hole. Given that I've seen these saws sell for well under $200, putting as little cash into it as possible seems like a good idea.
D.
I want to replace this with something that has an Acme thread. I'm looking at two commercial replacement options around $50 -- the Carter Ratchet-Rod:
http://www.carterproducts.com/product.asp?product_id=456&cat_id=16
and this one from Highland Woodworking:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/Bandsaw-Tensioning--Crank--Heavy--Duty.aspx
haven't found anything less pricey that uses an Acme thread. If there's something I missed feel free to educate me.
Has anyone here used either of these? I like parts of both--the Carter's ability to be adjusted with a 3/8" ratchet is really cool. The ratcheting handle that comes with it is a bit less exciting. I like the 5" hand crank on the Highland unit. Anyone have actual experience with either of these?
Of course, there is one other option. I could always buy a piece of acme threaded rod and a matching square nut from McMaster-Carr and then find a low-priced handwheel with a 3/8" hole. Given that I've seen these saws sell for well under $200, putting as little cash into it as possible seems like a good idea.
D.