axminster 350N blade length mystery

[sunnybob]

I've used my 350N for 18 months now, and am very pleased. Last week, for the first time since I got it, I happened to notice a sticker on the back with specifications.
It gave the blade length as 2490 mm.

Huh? I had just measured one of my blades to confirm length for a new order. The blade was 2610 mm.

I rolled that blade along the ground three more times, marking the start of the weld on the floor with a pencil, and again when the weld came round again. yup, 2610 every time.

Today, I swapped blades, so I measured the blade about to go in. 2614 mm. It went in fine and it cuts fine.
There is still loads of room above the top wheel. I think if I tried to fit a 2490 the top wheel would foul the bottom of the cabinet.

Weds-Thurs-Fri????????????

My gast is completely flabbered. i have no concept of whats happening.
Has anyone else got a 350N and have you actually measured your blade length?

 

[CHJ]

Axminster web site quotes 2,616mm (103") blade length.

 

[sunnybob]

I'll take a picture tomorrow and see if I can paste it here.
I contacted Ian at tuff saws, and he said he had 2490 as the length for the 3560N. I checked axminster site when I discovered this and the site gave 2490, so I emailed the manager at basingstoke where I got it from. I did not get a reply but have just checked now said that and the size has been amended.

 

[sunnybob]

Posting the pic of my bandsaw specs.
Anyone who has a 350 N should check blade length.

Hmm, thats come out smaller than I expected, maybe someone can zoom in and show the blade length just for future reference?