Easy
15-30 minutes
It is a genuine OEM upper support that is designed for Jet and Powermatic band saws. The component helps to secure parts on the equipment. If it is damaged or is missing, this will provide an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty item that was installed on a new unit. Check the appropriate diagrams for your model for the exact location and the correct installation. One durable metal part is included. Note, the hardware to secure it is sold separately. To perform this repair you will need a wrench set to remove the old component and resecure the new one.
Upper Support PWBS14-226
OEM part for: Powermatic, Jet
Part Number: PWBS14-226
$42.73
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Compatibility
This Upper Support will fit the following 3 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Powermatic
Jet
This item works with the following types of products:
- Band Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
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It worked
I received the part in a timely manner and it all worked perfect.
Guest -
January 20, 2022
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Works great for a Ridgid Bandsaw replacement
I bought this part for my Ridgid bandsaw because Ridgid doesn't make the parts anymore. Someone posted that this part was a perfect fit for Jet and Ridgid. It didn't quite fit "perfectly" but close enough to make my bandsaw sing again. Thanks for the other peoples comments and thanks to e-replacement parts for saving me the cost of a new bandsaw.
Guest -
October 19, 2021
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Great service!
Exactly what I needed.
Guest -
March 30, 2021
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Great part.
Hi, bought this for my Ridgid 14002 bandsaw. The original part 823601(b52 on the diagram) is discontinued and there was no replacement. Well, this has been tried and tested, It's the same but better quality then the original.
iGlobal -
February 4, 2021
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Worked perfectly
This part was no longer available from Rigid Tools. This part fit and works perfectly.
Guest -
January 19, 2021
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Good replacement part for 14" Ridgid bandsaw.
I have a Ridgid 14" bandsaw for which this part is out of production. Other than having to file a bit of an existing piece to fit, everything was perfect.
Guest -
November 17, 2020
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Rigid upper support discontinued
Upper support discountinued ordered for a jet band saw. One area I had to file a little but works great. Thankful I found your website
Guest -
August 25, 2020
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Broken upper support
Peter - December 2, 2015
👍 18 of 19 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Tap and Die set
Parts Used
The upper support cracked and Ridgid does not carry that part. I was able to get it here. It was an exact replacement that bolted right up. I did have to clean up the threads in one hole with a tap, other than that it was a very fast fix that makes a bandsaw that was unusable like new.
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Ridgid 14" Bandsaw, Mod. BS14002, 6 years old. The post support bracket p/n 823601 was cracked. Contacted Ridgid, was told that they no longer carry this part, due to its "antiquity." 6 years old.
Marc - April 1, 2017
👍 8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench, Allen wrench
Parts Used
1. Removed broken bracket.
2. Took off other parts one at a time and put them on new Jet/Powermatic bracket.
3. Installed back on bandsaw.
4. Re-calibrated roller, blade alignment, etc...
5. Vowed to never purchase anything from Ridgid again.
On various chat-boards, a couple people said they had to ream and re-thread a couple bolt holes.
I did not, all old bolts fit just fine.
2. Took off other parts one at a time and put them on new Jet/Powermatic bracket.
3. Installed back on bandsaw.
4. Re-calibrated roller, blade alignment, etc...
5. Vowed to never purchase anything from Ridgid again.
On various chat-boards, a couple people said they had to ream and re-thread a couple bolt holes.
I did not, all old bolts fit just fine.
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Upper arm support broke at set screw, had to use another item from a different band saw. The replacement part fit great and was easy to install
Bob - January 30, 2016
👍 7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
I was discouraged when I found out Rigid discontunied the part, but after reading your website from that the Jet saw had a matching part. Once receiving the replacement part I took off one section at a time. It was easy to replace.
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Original upper support bracket fell apart.
Donald - October 31, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Replaced with the ordered part.
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Upper bracket cracked
harry - October 23, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Easy to do! Jut removed the hardware from the broken one and attacked to the new one......any one can do this!
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The upper support for my band saw broke
Susan - April 23, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
The part was no longer available but ereplacementparts recommended another part. After reading other experiences replacing the upper support with this part, I ordered it. We had some issues figuring how to take the old one apart and then realized we needed a longer machine screw to hold it on. Once we purchased a longer screw, all was perfect.
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Guide Bracket replacement
JAMES - December 15, 2022
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Metal file
Parts Used
I had to remove the guide bracket and all the components from it.
Fitted the new bracket and most parts fit but I had to file the guide bracket so that the upper blade guide would fit into the slot in the guide bracket.
I also ran a tap through the screw threads to clean them up.
Reassembled the saw and adjusted. All works well!
Fitted the new bracket and most parts fit but I had to file the guide bracket so that the upper blade guide would fit into the slot in the guide bracket.
I also ran a tap through the screw threads to clean them up.
Reassembled the saw and adjusted. All works well!
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Support broke in use.
David - September 9, 2018
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Took old part off
Took out bearings and support
Installed All in new casting
Installed casting
Made guard adjustments and bearing location
Done
Took out bearings and support
Installed All in new casting
Installed casting
Made guard adjustments and bearing location
Done
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The part that holds in the guides and guard actually cracked. So the saw was unusable.
Michael - July 6, 2018
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, 4 mm Allen wrench
Parts Used
I looked online to see if I could get a replacement part. Their website said that that part was no longer manufactured. I then came across a blog which listed your replacement part as a substitute.
So I ordered it. When it came in, I sat it down side by side with the broken part. Then one piece at a time started removing parts from the broken piece and attaching it to the new part. I then just had to attach it to the saw and everything worked.
So I ordered it. When it came in, I sat it down side by side with the broken part. Then one piece at a time started removing parts from the broken piece and attaching it to the new part. I then just had to attach it to the saw and everything worked.
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Upper bandsaw guide cracked and fell on the floor
Gary - September 21, 2017
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Allen wrenches, box end wrenches
Parts Used
Transferred the blade guide holders, guard and aligned adjusted tracking of saw blade test cut perfect 20 minutes start to finish.
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