Converting block guides to roller guides on the Bandsaw

No. Especially if you're cutting green wood. You'll have to pay constant attention to stay ahead of sap clogging and rust. Try the ceramic guides. They wear forever, and run cool, while providing support for the blade.

Do you think this is a good idea?

I have no feedback on the bandrollers that Woodcraft sells. If you have access to Fine Woodworking, you might read the article that appeared there a couple of years ago on bandsaw guides. The article tested and reviewed just about everything that was on the market at that time with suggestions as to what was appropriate for any given use.

If memory serves, (a really big IF)the conclusion of the article was that for general use with just about any blade except a very narrow one a block type guide (whether phenolic, Cool Blocks, steel or wood) will do a fine job if adjusted properly. Proper adjustment is just as big a factor with ball bearing guides as well.

Hope this helps.

Bill

Do you think this is a good idea?> > Thanks,

I think bandsaw roller guides are much better than blade guide blocks, except for really small blades, like 1/8" wide blades. I changed to rollers several years ago and have been very happy with them and I use my bandsaw every day.

Kev>

I use Cool Blocks on my Grizzly 14 incher and they do just fine. I use my band saw for everything from green wood with bark still on it to finished boards when I attempt to make "furniture" and they have provided good service. A friend of mine loves his rollers though but switches out to Cool Blocks when he is doing wet wood. I haven't felt the need for the rollers but if you really do then get a set of Cool Blocks for when you cut wet wood, takes just a few seconds to change out and your rollers don't get messed up. Have fun and be safe, Guy

?yvind Riise wrote: : Hi.

: In my cheap bandsaw I have blade guide blocks. : Woodcraft sell rollers to fit into where the blocks are: :

Do you think this is a good idea? Yes. I have them on a Jet 14" bandsaw, and they improved cutting significantly. The bearings are sealed, so dust and gunk buildup isn't a problem.

-- Andy Barss