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Olson® Cool Blocks® for Band Saw

Olson® Cool Blocks® for Band Saw

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Average Rating: Customer Review Rating: 3.0  (4 customer reviews)




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Improve your band saw performance with the blade guide blocks recommended by professionals! Cool Blocks replace your standard upper and lower side blade guides, allowing blades to run cooler, quieter and last longer.
  • Four guide blocks per set.
  • Made from non-metallic composite material.
  • Made in USA.
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Olson® Cool Blocks® for Band Saw

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1) Submitted by Larry Newman, from Winter Springs, FL on 9/12/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
I used these on an old Ohio Forge 14" bandsaw.
It had what appeared to be metal blocks, some of which were missing. The Cool Blocks run more quietly, fit perfectly, and were quick and easy to install. I determined correct sizing by measuring the holders on my saw, and looking up the Cool Blocks product number info on the web.
2) Submitted by Ken, from Elgin, OR on 5/18/2011
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 1.0
Product states it's 1/2" x 1/2". When I attempted to install them on my 14" Delta, they were very loose - so loose they could not be tightened in place without installing a shim. The metal blade guides I removed from my saw were exactly .500" and fit very snug in the blade guide assembly. The cool blocks measured .450". I contacted Olson Saw regarding this problem. They told me I needed to tighten them down. I'll be returning these as they're of no use to me. Maybe I'll try the Ceramic Guide Blocks. I'd love to install some Carter bearing guides, but I just put $200 into my Vintage 1945 Delta, getting it tuned up. Cuts straight with no blade drift! Right now, I need some other things before I put another $140 into it.
3) Submitted by Maine Woodworker, from Sanford, ME on 10/7/2012
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 3.0

I normally run Lignum Vitae guide blocks in my saw that I cut myself, and they work really, really well. But I was given a set of these by a friend and decided to try them in my saw {a 1940's 12" Walker-Turner, awesome saw!}. They work about as well as my wooden blocks did at a substantially higher price. I guess if you just want something to plop right in, these would be the way to go.

4) Submitted by Robert Issel, from Elk Grove, IL. on 3/17/2008
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 3.0
But did not fit my Ryobi 9" bandsaw may need new holders for these cool blocks.
 
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25997 Cool Blocks for 14'' JET, Grizzly, General, Reliant Craftsman
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$17.49 Each
29699 Cool Blocks for 14'' Delta
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$16.79 Each



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