Carter DEL14

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14 Nov 2005 for those who own a rockwell/delta hex post saw I had been looking at carter guides for some time before I bought them but was reluctant to go ahead because I have a hex post saw which poses some interesting problems. This kit will not fit on your hex post and althought carter makes a special kit for hex post saws you should not buy it because it has a number of problems. If you were to buy the special hex post kit it does not have acomidations for a blade guard (they suggest you rig your own), the mounting bracket uses a strange offset pin... –P. Cirincionefrom Amazon.com
30 Apr 2005 The Kindest Cut I have a fairly recent 14" Delta bandsaw which has been pretty accurate through most of its life. Until, out of the blue, is snapped the upper wheel mount. Delta cheerfully replaced the part, but for some reason, the blade suddenly developed a tendency to yaw when resawing under full steam. I decided that, if I was going to go through all the adjustment hassle I might as well extend the height as well. To my surprise and delight, this worked, but the blade would intermittently wander, and th... –Marc Ruby™from Amazon.com
11 Jan 2005 Stablized the blade on my Delta 14" bandsaw After becoming dissatisfied with the lack of blade control using Delta's blade guides, I tried "cool blocks". Unfortunately, after they wore just a little, the blade wandered so much it was too difficult to accurately cut on a line. The Carter rollers keep the blade from twisting, and as a result, cutting on a line, straight or curved, is significanly easier. So, once the roller bearings are adjusted, they perform as advertised. (I haven't tried 1/8" blades, where one reviewer said they don'... –Victor H. Agrestifrom Amazon.com

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