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#1 ·
I recently bought a used 14 inch jet bandsaw model no jbs14cs this is is my first bandsaw having never used a bandsaw before i dont know what some of the knobs do if anyone out there has a manual for this saw i would apprecite some help.its model jbs14cs(708314) thankyou:help:
 
#4 · (Edited)
I have uploaded a manual for a 14" Jet band saw here in the tool manual section. It covers your model.
http://www.routerforums.com/jet-manuals/30804-jwbs-14os-jwbs-14cs.html

In your other thread concerning the tracking problem you have with the same band saw, I posted there suggesting you hand rotate the top wheel while adjusting the tracking. Others suggested you find the Snodgrass band saw setup on YouTube.
 
#6 ·
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what size af blade does a 14 inch jet bandsaw use i bought a 93.5 inch quater inch 4 tpi blade for some reason i cannot get blaade to tension enough even though i turn the knob ontop of the BS as far as it would go what am i doing wrong any help would be greatly appreciated
 
#7 · (Edited)
what size af blade does a 14 inch jet bandsaw use i bought a 93.5 inch quater inch 4 tpi blade for some reason i cannot get blaade to tension enough even though i turn the knob ontop of the BS as far as it would go what am i doing wrong any help would be greatly appreciated
93 1/2" is correct length.
If you cannot get tension something is either wrong with installing the blade or the band saw.
Could the blade be slipping off the bottom (or top) wheel when you begin to apply tension?

Can you post a picture of the bottom and top wheels?
 
#17 ·
If you are referring to the tires that are on the wheels, they need to be replaced.
You can find replacements at Carter products as well as a variety of places.
Even Ebay (search for Jet band saw tires).

Urethane tires will need to be heated in near boiling water and stretched onto the wheels. The wheels must be cleaned prior. Wear gloves and let your inner Hulk out.

Rubber tires, if chosen, must be glued onto the wheels. Again, after the wheels are cleaned of any gunk etc.

Any questions? post them in this thread please.
 
#11 · (Edited)
Why are we talking plural? Belts. There is only one V belt: from the motor's pulley to the pulley that drives the lower wheel. Reference pages 8 and 12 of the manual.

The condition of the tires is another question.
 
#13 · (Edited)
I had to go back and edit my use of "belt" and change it to "blade".
I ran down to my band saw and took two pictures of the back. First one is with tension and the second is without tension.
 

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#15 ·
When not in use, band saw blades should be de-tensioned.
Leaving a blade tensioned can press in a bend in that part of the blade that is on the wheel. This can lead to premature blade breakage.

The smaller the band saw, the more important this is due to the smaller wheels mean the blade is bending around a smaller arc/radius.
 
#18 ·
Since the manuals (in this case Jet) state tension throughout, I think it makes sense to continue to use that term.

In the pictures I uploaded, the word tension is clearly seen.