Carter guides

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:00 am

What's everyone's opinion on these guides as opposed to cool blocks or wood?
I do a lot of re-sawing and a lot of work with a 1/8" blade. I like capturing the small blades in the blocks. Just wondering if the Carter retrofit would give the same amount of support.
Thanks.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:24 am

I've read here that people are happier with the ceramic blocks for the bandsaw. Our own Bill Mayo sells them for a total of $16.50.

"I have almost any Shopsmith part/item available for sale it you have any Shopsmith wants or needs."
Bill http://www.billstoolz.com

ldh · Post by **ldh** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:28 am

Gene,
I have the Carter Guides on one of my SS bandsaws and they work great, but I would not use them with a blade under ¼". I also use the ceramic guides and they work just as well as the Carter Guides with the same restrictions. When you use blades under ¼" the Cool Blocks are the only way to go.
ldh

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:09 pm

Thanks everyone for the info.

reible · Post by **reible** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:40 pm

Hi,

If you look along the top you will find a search function, if you put carter guides in the box you will find what else has been said about them. This is one has a picture and a bit more information:
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showthr ... ter+guides

But feel free to check out some of the other threads.

Ed

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:45 am

Thanks Ed. I did as you suggested. I think I'll stick with my homemade teak guides for the small blades and order some ceramic guides from Bill...maybe.