This question may be more appropriate for the power tools forum, but since I don't follow that forum and I'm sure people here will have a good answer, I'll post here.
I recently bought a real gloat of a bandsaw on Craigslist: a Jet 14-inch from the original purchaser, reportedly used only a few times and then left to sit in an unconditioned shop, with only some minor rust that cleaned up easily, for $200. It's the open base model with the 3/4 HP motor and 6-inch resaw capacity. Before I start buying new blades, I'm wondering whether I should buy a riser block - I don't want to re-purchase new blades if I buy a riser block later on.
My question, then, is whether the motor is powerful enough to warrant the riser block. Will three-quarters of a pony be enough to resaw up to 12" lumber? I have no specific plans to do anything like this, but it would be nice to have the option in the future.
Thanks!