Joe Von Kaenel
01-08-2009, 12:08 PM
Hello,
Last evening I added a Grizzly Riser block set to my RIDGID bandsaw. The G0580 and RIDGID are basically the same saw branded differently. The reason I chose the Grizzly Riser block is it was $59 and the RIDGID kit is $135. Several SMC people have used the Grizzly.
My question is regarding the Guidepost. The groove in the guidepost is a little rougher than the original guidepost. It does move up an down, just not as smoothly. Both saws use a ball bearing on top of a spring held in place by a set screw and above this the knob to tighten against the guidepost. I was afraid to sand the groove, not wanting an uneven surface, flat spots and rust. Can I use a little lithium grease in the groove. AS long as the guidepost and blade are parallel to each other and 90° to the table is this ok? Thanks
Joe
Last evening I added a Grizzly Riser block set to my RIDGID bandsaw. The G0580 and RIDGID are basically the same saw branded differently. The reason I chose the Grizzly Riser block is it was $59 and the RIDGID kit is $135. Several SMC people have used the Grizzly.
My question is regarding the Guidepost. The groove in the guidepost is a little rougher than the original guidepost. It does move up an down, just not as smoothly. Both saws use a ball bearing on top of a spring held in place by a set screw and above this the knob to tighten against the guidepost. I was afraid to sand the groove, not wanting an uneven surface, flat spots and rust. Can I use a little lithium grease in the groove. AS long as the guidepost and blade are parallel to each other and 90° to the table is this ok? Thanks
Joe