Roller Guides
The most popular aftermarket bandsaw accessory is roller bearing guides but the
POWERMATIC PWBS-
14 Bandsaw includes full dual bearing upper and lower guides as standard
Full roller guides upper (left) and lower (right) are standard equipment. Both
equipment and takes this feature easy-to-adjust dials for making precise, tool-free adjustments of the side
concept a step further.and thrust bearings. Easy to use finger-
operated dials make ultra-precise positioning of the side and thrust bearings fast, simple and tool free. Adjusting the side clearances is also done quickly using a 3mm hex wrench.
When not in use the tremendous forces of a tensioned blade will shorten the life of the blade itself, drive wheel tires and bearings.
The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw comes with the legendary Carter quick release handle assembly that features three positions; full tension, relaxed tension and full release. You can move the Carter between all three positions without losing the tension setting. Use the relaxed tension position when the saw is not being used but when the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw is needed again, move the quick release lever into the operating position and the original blade tension is restored.
A Carter Quick Release lever (left) is standard on the Powermatic PWBS-14 and makes fully relaxing blade tension quick and easy. The Quick Release lever works independently of the blade tensioning block (right) so the setting is not lost between uses.
For bandsaw blades to perform correctly they must be properly tensioned. The POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw system allows precise blade tensioning of the blade according to its characteristics. Handy blade width markings on the tensioning block makes adjusting the POWERMATIC PWBS-14 Bandsaw for blade widths from 1/8”to ¾” fast and simple. The infinite adjusting system also lets you dial in the correct tension for specialty blades that may require non-standard tension settings.
An easy-to-use pushbutton on/off switch is mounted on the frame within easy reach from the normal operating position. To ease assembly, the electrical connections between the bandsaw itself and the closed stand involve a single three-pole plug.
Blade Tensioning