Hi,
I have got the ceramic bandsaw blade guides now. Working very nicely! As is mentioned in http://www.ssug.org also, Bill Mayo is carrying these guides now and can set you up.
Ceramic Blade Guides for the Bandsaw
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buying ceramic guides
Chris
IDH's Featherboard fence face
Idh
Are these your design?
Any plans/specs/dimensions available of the triple featherboard?
Thanks
Edmo
Are these your design?
Any plans/specs/dimensions available of the triple featherboard?
Thanks
Edmo
Ed Mo
I'm interested in what is stirring up the interest in ceramic guide bushings. It is not like they are new, I've had some for at least about 12 years now and have since went to the carter sets which I personally like MUCH better then any of the other guides I've had on the saw. I should also mention I don't own a shopsmith bandsaw so I can't comment on it's performance with any of the guides on the market.
So again why all the new interest in these guides?
Ed
So again why all the new interest in these guides?
Ed
{Knight of the Shopsmith} [Hero's don't wear capes, they wear dog tags]
Ed,
I have a Delta bandsaw with the Carter Bearings and they do work quite well, but you should really try a Shopsmith bandsaw with the ceramic guides or the Carter Bearings (only recently available) along with the other modifications for a feel of what a Shopsmith bandsaw can do. I think my Shopsmith saws circles around my Delta, just wish I had the 12" resaw capability.
ldh
I have a Delta bandsaw with the Carter Bearings and they do work quite well, but you should really try a Shopsmith bandsaw with the ceramic guides or the Carter Bearings (only recently available) along with the other modifications for a feel of what a Shopsmith bandsaw can do. I think my Shopsmith saws circles around my Delta, just wish I had the 12" resaw capability.
ldh
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Reiblereible wrote:I'm interested in what is stirring up the interest in ceramic guide bushings. It is not like they are new, I've had some for at least about 12 years now and have since went to the carter sets which I personally like MUCH better then any of the other guides I've had on the saw. I should also mention I don't own a shopsmith bandsaw so I can't comment on it's performance with any of the guides on the market.
So again why all the new interest in these guides?
Ed
I don't know but I think this is another 'he said they are better so it must be better' type of thing. Bill Mayo who sells them says they are adjusted to blade much like the steel guides but last longer. I don't see them improving tracking.
The logic behind the graphite design was two fold first they could be mounted tighter to the blade and second they could actually be moved to include the blade teeth. Both of these measures are said to hold the blade more secure and thus improve tracking. To me it makes sense.
I would think roller guides which also could be mounted tighter to the blade would have one of these advantages. Add to that the reduced friction of the roller and you have another plus.
The only plus I see with the ceramic and I may be very wrong is they should last longer. But I have never worn out either my graphite or steel guides yet.
Ed in Tampa
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Edmo,edmo51 wrote:Idh
Are these your design?
Any plans/specs/dimensions available of the triple featherboard?
Thanks
Edmo
The design for the featherboard was Nick's idea, I just made a couple of little modification in that I used the table extension bar as the adjuster and clamp.
The higher fence board seems to help also. The saw has several modifications that I have made to it and does a very good job of resawing.
I have posted most of the modifications in several posts relating to the bandsaw.
ldh
I have been trying to get a hold of Bill. How do you get a hold of him? Do you have to call him? If so what is his number? I have tried to send a message via the forum and also e-mails to his e-mail address on his web site. I have not heard back from him, so I figure I must be doing something wrong????
He's busy out buying up ALL the chuck keys he can find. 
Probably just hasn't checked PM's and email for a couple days.
Probably just hasn't checked PM's and email for a couple days.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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(re / Ed in Tampa:)
Yes, the ceramic blocks are set-up almost identically to the stock blocks. However you should be able to snug them closer to the blade without binding it in operation. The differences are subtle, yes. I'd call it a pretty nifty gadget but not a gigantic difference. The operation sound is less harsh, for sure. I like mine as my preferred set-up for the 1/2" blade. For a tiny blade the Cool Blocks would probably be better.
Yes, the ceramic blocks are set-up almost identically to the stock blocks. However you should be able to snug them closer to the blade without binding it in operation. The differences are subtle, yes. I'd call it a pretty nifty gadget but not a gigantic difference. The operation sound is less harsh, for sure. I like mine as my preferred set-up for the 1/2" blade. For a tiny blade the Cool Blocks would probably be better.
Chris