Another Bandsaw question

[Jamie Schmitz]

So I just picked up a used 14" Jet and it does not have a lower blade guide and I cannot see where one would even mount so I am wondering if maybe this particular saw does not have one? Also the tensioner drifts when I put it under even slight pressure. The bolt does not seem bent- to me it seems like having an indentation for it would be nice. The upper guide is cracked bad so I am off to ebay I guess, unless others have another source I am not sure if this particular part is universal. Thanks a bunch everybody.
275813 275814
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-14-bandsaw-guide-support-bracket-/380770428793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58a7afa779

[Matt Day]

Looking at your pic it does not look delta-ish. What about those two bolt holes in between the trunnion, are they for the lower guides? Have you checked the manual (I'm sure it is available online if you don't have it) to see if there is supposed to be one?

When you say drift, do you mean the tension bolt wonders around a bit when turned as you increase tension? I think my 14" delta has kind if worn a dimple into the cast iron and stays put. You could probably make a dimple for it to settle into.

[Brian Myers]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CIkBEBYwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww4.uwm.edu%2Fletsci%2Fpsycholog y%2Ffacilities%2Fupload%2FJet-Bandsaw-Model-JWBS-14CS.pdf&ei=82KVUoDyHK3ZsATl54GYBQ&usg=AFQjCNHsPvQZYir5sqe88iFD3_EyWmgypg&sig2=2QFCgi5pwcLQdNRxFpYOug&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cWc

Check page 9 for what their lower guide assembly looks like.

[Andrew Fleck]

Those two holes between the trunnions are for your lower guide. I have a Grizzly 14" which is basically the same saw and that is where mine mounts. Jet still carries parts for a lot of their equipment. You can probably get replacement parts from them.

[Jamie Schmitz]

Thanks for all the info everyone. I called the guy I purchased the saw from and he found the missing lower guide and so I went and picked it up. It seems to help a bit but I do feel like I need to install a new blade to really check out how much drift this saw will cut with. I drilled a pilot hole for the tensioner and it now works as it should.

Quick rant- ereplacement needs to have higher res images of there parts schematics.

[phil harold]

the tension needs to be cranked up
that should help the drifting...

[Myk Rian]

With no lower guide, the PO might have had a Carter guide on it, then removed it for re-sale.
At least he found it for you.