Affordable bandsaw fix

[Dan Drager]

My auction bought Taiwan 14" bandsaw has an issue that I need a little help with. The cast collar on the upper guide crumbled on me. My tool budget for the year has been used up and i need a cheap fix that will last me till next year when I plan on a new BS. Where can I get a new complete upper guide assembly for a reasonable price?

Thanks for any help.....

[Mike Weaver]

Louis Iturra may be able to help
1-888-722-7078

In any case, get his catalog - a *GREAT* source of info on bandsaws and worth the read.

Hope that helps,
-Mike

[Tyler Howell]

Carter guides???
All the WW resellers have them.
Another vote for Lou.
Good stuff!

[Dan Drager]

I've got the Iturra catalog on it's way. Thanks. The Carter stuff is too exspensive for this bandsaw, but definately something I'll look at hard when I get my new BS next year.

Thanks for the help.

[Jon Shively]

January 5th, and you have blown this year's tool budget already?
Either you need to post a picture of your new tool or get a bigger budget! grin. It is gonna be a long year for you isn't it!?

[Dan Drager]

Yes Jon, the budget was blown by a Performax 22-44 plus. I've been putting off the gloat post. Look for it soon.

[Pete Bradley]

Some import saws were sold under many different brands, including Grizzly. You might check the Grizzly catalog to see if you can get the part for it.

Pete

[Wes Bischel]

Some import saws were sold under many different brands, including Grizzly. You might check the Grizzly catalog to see if you can get the part for it.

Pete

I did find a new wheel for my no-name BS a while back at Grizzly as Pete suggests. Also, post a note in the classified section. I picked up guides from someone here that upgraded to Carter guides - his were just taking up space so to speak. (thanks again Mike C.!)

Wes

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Many of the Taiwan copies are made from almost identical parts. Take a pic and send it to Grizley. Likely they have a part that will fit.