1/8" Bandsaw Blade Guides

[Robert Reihsen]

I'm interested in trying my hand at making a bandsaw box. The plan I have recommends an eighth inch blade. My bandsaw has bearing guides, and I've heard that they don't work well with such a small blade. Can the bearing guides be made to work with this blade, or do I need to change to some other type of guide. If I need to change guides, is there some fairly inexpensive change, so that I can go back to my original guides when needed? Thanks in advance.

[tod evans]

try here.....02 tod

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=26314

[Brad Olson]

Ditto the link

BTW, you only need to do this on the upper or lower guide.

I use bearings on the upper guide and jatoba kerfed wood about 5" long on the bottom adn I can run 1/8" blades and 1/16" blades on my 20" bandsaw with great results.

[Charlie Kocourek]

I love it! I bought the cool blocks when I got the mini max, but I have never used them because I would have to change and re-adjust the whole guide. This looks easier and obviously cheaper too.

[Jim Becker]

Cool blocks to bury the blade or if compatible with your saw, the Carter guide specifically developed for scrolling with these narrow blades is a good choice.