I want to change from bearings to cool blocks on my G0555......

[Jack Gaskins]

Anyone know where I can purchase a cool block guide system for my Grizzly G0555? I cant seem to find any info through google.

[Chris Hester]

I'm not sure where to purchase the other guide system, but I was wondering what makes you want to lose the bearings for the cool blocks? I was under the impression that the bearings were the better system?

[Jack Gaskins]

I have had my G0555 since 2003 and since 2003 it has been a pain in the arsh. I have replaced more bearings than I can count. I now want to try cool block system as I have heard good things about them and I do not go over 1/4" on my blade size. Trying to make minute adjustments to the current bearing system I have on the BS is impossible. If I use only a 1/2" blade then I would only use bearing/euro guides.

[Brett Clark]

I switched to cool blocks to use a 1/4 blade as well. I got the parts I needed from Grizzly. I had to contact them directly as the parts weren't available through the website.

[glenn bradley]

At first I too was confused but, I would prefer cool blocks for 1/4" and under as well. Sounds like Brett has the info you need ;-)

[Jack Gaskins]

Great, I will give Grizzly a call tomorrow and see what I can get. Thanks.

[Harvey Melvin Richards]

I've used them all, and I prefer the ceramic blocks. For me, they offer the best support, with the least messing around. YMMV.

[Bill White]

I use Cool Blocks on my l'il old Magna (precurser of the Shopsmith brand) in addition to a bearing upgrade. Love 'em.
Bill

[David Hostetler]

On the blocks vs. bearings question. I swapped my block guides for an Accura aftermarket bearing guide set on my HF bandsaw at first. I was never happy with the lateral control I had over the blade, the eccentric screw that brought the guides in / out never got things lined up quite right, and caused trouble with the blade. I have since swapped my original block guide holders with Cool Blocks in, and couldn't be happier... I have used a G0555X that a friend has, when helping him on some rush projects for his church. (They were making a series of band saw boxes as fund raisers). The roller guides on that seemed to me to be identical to the Accura models I had. (Still have in a box in my shop). I just don't care for them. Others love them though... I guess it's the blue car versus green car or whatever thing. Whatever you like and works well for you, go that way...

[Jack Gaskins]

Called up Grizzly today and ordered the cool block supports, cool blocks and thumb screws. Cost with shipping came to $45. I might order a set of ceramic blocks next. Also want to get the Carter stabilizer for scrolling.

[Matt Mackinnon]

If you are looking to put the cool blocks onto the 513X2, you can either buy parts 132, 145, 147 (x4) & 150. Or you can purchase a complete assembly t21972

If you get the complete assembly, then you are paying for the euroguide blocks and holders (about $30) so I figured getting the 7 parts above was quite a bit cheaper.

[Karl Card]

I have to admit that I have often wondered what other woodworkers saw in the bearings. I hate mine. But I do not have a set of carter bearings either. But there is a guy on ebay selling some blocks that I might try. He sells the heck out of them and no negative feedback. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Graphite-band-saw-blade-guides-Delta-Jet-Grizzly-Sears-/190359388147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c524dbff3 I have no affiliation with this auction.

Now another setup that has me wondering to is this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-band-saw-guide-bearings-set-10-/310345476767?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4842082a9f I think the double bearings like that would help, any input welcome by all means....

[Neil Brooks]

I did it, on my G0555X, using the Grizzly parts. Somewhere, on SMC, I posted part #'s and prices ... I think.

Very happy with the change. Very simple, and excellent results. Re-sawing became pretty much a no-brainer.

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