Overview
The secret is in the material! These guide blocks are made of Aluminum-Oxide - the same material used to make ceramic products for NASA. They create far less friction to provide a cooler running blade and truer tracking. You'll get guide block seat tolerance of +/-.005. Outlasts every other guideblock on the market!
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trying to upgrade my band saw. My guide blocks are metal
Douglas T
on Apr 13, 2018
I am rebuilding a 1939-1940 Delta Machine CO. Band saw Model 890.
Hoping the ceramic blocks will work better then metal blocks. Rockler is a reliable company.
Hoping the ceramic blocks will work better then metal blocks. Rockler is a reliable company.
Neil S
on May 21, 2017
trying to upgrade my band saw. My guide blocks are metal
Douglas T
on Apr 13, 2018
The stock hard plastic guide blocks on my 14" Jet bandsaw tend to get eaten a bit so I hope these solve that.
Michael S
on Dec 18, 2017
Can I make these fit model vbs 1408 ?
BEST ANSWER: Not that I can see just out of package. Perhaps with modification of bracket and the blocks this could be done. But again just out of package I don't believe they would work.
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- Jeri J on Jan 8, 2016
- Purchased on Oct 3, 2014
Will these fit the vans 1408 ?
BEST ANSWER: Sorry, but I don't know. They were perfect in my Jet bandsaw. If you have the manual for your tool, see if it lists the guideblocks' dimensions and check against the dimensions of these. Also, I believe the guide blocks would be fairly standard for a 14: bandsaw. Good Luck!
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- Christine M S on Jan 8, 2016
- Purchased on Aug 12, 2014
Which set fits the powermatic bandsaws?
BEST ANSWER: Sorry Stan,
I have a Jet Band saw and don't really know which blocks can be used on a Powermatic.
I have a Jet Band saw and don't really know which blocks can be used on a Powermatic.
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- Terry M on Jan 4, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2014
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Ceramic guide blocks just work!
After putting up with the stock hard plastic guide blocks that came with my 14" Jet bandsaw, having to turn them to get a smooth side after using once or twice (since they tend to get chopped up pretty easy), these are fantastic to use and do the job. They spark some when the blade comes in contact due to user error but better than what I was used to. Love these!
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A great, but not expensive, investment
I upgraded my Delta 1960-vintage 14" bandsaw with these ceramic guide blocks. Easy to install and, using a automotive-type sparkplug gauge, I was able to set them with a .002" clearance. The first benefit I noticed was the accuracy in resawing boards. Saw blade doesn't twist. I definitely recommend these.
My 1960 vintage Delta 14" bandsaw. Very easy to install and able to set at a .002" clearance.
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Super Blocks
Super improvement the over std guide blocks. Had contemplated these and the ball bearing blocks. Could not imagine how the ball bearing guides could over any improvement for the money difference.
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Excellent Guides
Swapped out the old style for these ceramic guides and the saw is once again precise and silky smooth.
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Replaced the original guides
Replaced the original guides after 30 yrs and now wondering what took me so long. So far so good. They pointed out I need to keep up with blades and stop the rusting long storage times.
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These are great
Been using these guide blocks for years on 14" Jet. They work great and never wear, run cool. Recommended to anyone far all sawing.
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These are better than roller guides...
We retrofitted our Laguna 18" saw with ceramic guides from SpaceAge Ceramics (which we got from Rockler). We have used various saws and guides in the past, but these are great. There is no heat buildup, they are quiet, less expensive than rollers, never wear, and don't clog up with sap.
They also have thrust bearings made of ceramic that are quiet and they don't spin - they are stationary - so they don't wear out like rollers.
They also have thrust bearings made of ceramic that are quiet and they don't spin - they are stationary - so they don't wear out like rollers.
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ceramic band saw blocks
I did a complete band saw tune-up including ceramic blocks and so far so good. Very straight cuts
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