Reply To: Band Saw Clinic with Alex Snodgrass (bandsaw)
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Sorry I am coming to this conversation late.
@crance:
The Carter guides, by specification and reputation, should be much higher quality bearings, and will last forever, but I am doubtful that they will perform much better – unless your bearings are not spinning freely or if the thrust bearing is scored on the surface. I think money would be better spent on a quality bi-metal carbide blade like a Lennox.
For my second hand $250 Rockwell 1/2HP saw, $175 bearings make no financial sense…
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My reactions to the video:
1) I will have to give Snodgrasses’ blade position tip a try to see if I can get smoother cuts. My saw is working pretty well right now, but there is always room for improvement.
2) No doubt he has done this thousands of times, but Snodgrasses’ speed at the bandsaw looks dangerous, as well as how he leaves it running when checking for square. I hope no one tries to emulate that practice. Made me wince a few times.
3) That stabilizer guide looks like it is worth the money if I made bandsawn boxes or snakes. I did not even know snakes were a thing…