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(12 customer reviews) 31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
This is the way to go...,
August 31, 2003 KRASSEL (SPANAWAY, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jet 708127 JRBG-14 Band Saw Roller Bearing Blade Guide Set (Tools & Home Improvement)
I make a lot of bandsaw box's, so blade adjustment is pretty critical, especially with the smaller blades. This guide system is the way to go. The kit came with good instructions and only took twenty minutes to install. The added support that the guides give to the blade is worth every penny. I looked at the Carter set and the Jet set side by side and really couldn't tell the differance. So based on price I purchased the Jet guide set and am very pleased with it's performance. Adjustments are fast and easy to make even under the table. I bought another set to give to one of my friends as a birthday gift, and would reccomend them to anyone.
Update...I read somewhere that these guides are not suited for small blades...I have to differ with that opinion. I use 3/16" blades a lot, and have no difficulty adjusting these guides to the blade. I like the way they support the blade, especially in tight radius cuts. It's true that with cool blocks you don't have to be very precise in your...Read more
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Perfect addition to the Jet Bandsaw,
January 13, 2005 S. Ignatz (Keystone State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jet 708127 JRBG-14 Band Saw Roller Bearing Blade Guide Set (Tools & Home Improvement)
The Carter-style roller bearings were very simple to install and adjust. I was able to go through the entire process in about 45 minutes (and that included cleaning the sawdust from the parts of the saw I haven't seen in years). Changing adjustments for different blades is also a snap.
The saw now cuts perfectly. The saw stays on the line and cuts exactly where I want it to. Jet ought to make this device standard equipment for their bandsaws.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Forget giving Carter $150 for basically the same thing.,
April 21, 2007 vinman "vin--man" (IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jet 708127 JRBG-14 Band Saw Roller Bearing Blade Guide Set (Tools & Home Improvement)
This is a very nice setup and works very well. Easy to install and adjustments are simple but do require an allen wrench. I got these on Amazon and used a program/promotional code, so they were even cheaper than they are listed, roughly half of what Carter charges for their ball bearing guides. If you are considering the Carter system, save the money, buy these and upgrade your spring and get a quick release with the difference. You won't regret buying these.
