For Ridgid bandsaw owners

[hi ho sliver]

How many would prefer having a small crank on top of the bandsaw in place of the knob for tensioning?
Would speed up tensioning quite a bit.

[Buzz]

that would be better. But using the band saw smile.gif has probally saved my fingers

[michshooter]

I would prefer to see a tension quick release lever instead of a crank. I can live with the knob, but the lever would sure make it eaiser to release tension on the blade between uses. smile.gif

....Michshooter

[UO_Woody]

I'm all for the quick release lever myself. It's available as an aftermarket item from Carter.
http://www.carterproducts.com/
Not to boast about other brands, but Look at Grizzly's new 14" bandsaw, G0555. Roller guides, quick release, and a price that drops your jaw.
If I was in the market for a new bandsaw something would really have to tip the scales to buy the Ridgid over the Grizzly.
I rarley release the pressure on the blade because alot of times I make quick single cuts on the bandsaw and it takes more time to fiddle with blade tension than the cut itself.

[rbl2]

I'm just a tad bit on the short side..... ok ok i'm really short :eek: So far i haven't put my riser block extension on simply because I know it would be very difficult for me to reach the adjusting knob. I'd be all in favor of some way to remedy that ;)

[UO_Woody]

Milk Crates.
I too am not of basketball stature. I have 6 milk crates parked around my shop to reach things most people do flat foot.
couldn't live without my riser block, and sometimes..ok, most the time.. I stand on a milk crate to use the bandsaw.
Could always take off the leg stand and let it sit on the floor I guess.

[rbl2]

I'm a 1/4" shy of being 5'5" and have already decided to modify the stands on my tools when I get a more permanent shop.