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SpaceageCeramicGuideblocks.com is the source. Nick Osa is a fine and honest gentleman to deal with....Much like all in the SS community.

Doc

I have found the ceramic blocks the best add on to my band saw I could imagine. I think they are great. I had the "cool blocks"....no comparison.

Doc

I prefer to use my sled(s) whenever possible. My cuts come out dead square. I would recommend a tip that one of the TA instructors gave me years ago. The miter gauge and the sled both will have a little "slop" riding in the miter track. To eliminate the effect, apply a slight amount of to...

Go with a quality 10" thin kerf. I've a '54 Magna upgraded to a 520. A sharp thin kerf blade makes a world of difference even on my '99 520. DO however, get the correct guard and dust collection system. Keep your eye on eBay. You may have to upgrade to a 505 setup first. Ask one of the very co...

Depends on your definition of "decent". This cheap old soldier uses a dumpster dived old solid wooden desk, that is on casters. I can cover it with "sanding/router pads", pound on it, drill holes, store plans.....move it around the shop. Price was right....Zero. Size is big enou...

IMO those eccentrics are not worth the money. I purchased a set (555626) with my initial order only to return them for a refund. While they will allow you to keep the band saw mounted while placing the Mark V into "drill press", I found they allow for an unstable band saw table. The flat ...