Woodline 8PC Cool Blocks Bandsaw Blade Guide Block Size 1/2" x 1/2" 1" fits 14" JET, Grizzly, General, Reliant Craftsman, Rigid and most imports
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I believe they should, seeing as they are made to fit the majority of 14-inch TVs When band saws are used
In order to install them correctly, they should be installed in pairs near both sides of the blade (flat end to flat end). When facing the flat side of the blade, the block's flat side faces the blade's flat side The purpose is not to interfere with blade movement, but to stabilize a blade flexing in certain materials during cutting. A dollar bill is a good example. You will obtain an accurate measurement if you choose a thickness of .00042. Wrap the dollar bill around the blade so that it is facing the blade backwards. Placing the paper and blade between the blocks will result in a sharp edge. Moving the two blocks together while holding the paper folds and blade between the two blocks is your best method of achieving these results. A block that does not slide is too close to the paper. If you remove the paper, you should see a balanced amount of light between the two sides of the blade under each block. I hope you have a great cutting experience.
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A few blows from a hammer were needed to force the top blocks into place. Adding some to one side of the bottom block (one of the two is a very unique angled block that these will not fit) had to be trimmed so that it was thicker than the other side before it would slide Keeping the blade on track is much easier with them.
It's the right size and fits perfectly. My 14" Grizzly bearings are working great with these blocks, no seconds. Very nice quality. Taking a block by block approach.
I highly recommend these and the extra set seals the deal for me. Despite selling the band saw, I would not have had to buy blade guide blocks for many years if I hadn't.
The band saws may not fit all 14" Jet band saws. Three of them fit perfectly, but are too long to fit in the lower holder. One had to be cut by 3/16 to fit in that holder.
My Dad's 1963 band saw had to be lightly sanded on one side so it could fit in my I'd say this is better than the steel blocks that came with the saw.
I find this bandsaw to be a great fit for my Jet 14" bandsaw. There was a small amount of sanding to be done on a block of the lower guides (the one that is hard to reach). It's just a matter of finagling to get the rest of them in. Do yourself a favor and get these if you haven't already changed your original bandsaw guides (from the plastic ones).
To make these blocks true 1/2X1/2", I had to put a little off. They would not slide in unless they were slightly more than 1/4" thick.