I see a powermatic 143 14" wood/metal bandsaw for sale near me. Can this saw be raised for resawing? All I can find is how to raise the blade guard. Or raising blocks for newer model 14" saws.
BillD.
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I see a powermatic 143 14" wood/metal bandsaw for sale near me. Can this saw be raised for resawing? All I can find is how to raise the blade guard. Or raising blocks for newer model 14" saws.
BillD.
Looking at pictures of one, it looks like the main upper/lower casting is one piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Dufour
Older 141,143 Powermatic bandsaws had a solid 1 piece cast iron frame. They cannot be made taller for more resawing height. That being said a 143 is a very good saw. Buy it quick before someone else does.
I have one too, no riser. Part of the reason it’s stiffer than a Delta. If you need more resaw height consider a bigger bandsaw. If it’s just for bowl blanks, maybe a chainsaw.
I seen one other day FS price at 1100.00 yes it’s high but they very seldom come up FS at fair price as any other PM machines from years past