I am thinking of purchasing these, but am concerned by what others have said about ball bearing guides catching sawdust, and also howling. The bandrollers are a bit different.
Anybody have first/second hand experience?
Thanks, Harvey
Yep, I've got a set. I have a Delta 14" with riser. the bandrollers are great. I haven't had anyproblems with sawdust buildup on the rollers (and I use the bandsaw to trim green bowl blanks). When resawing, they're great. Easy to set up, easy to adjust (with blade changes).…
Read the full replyI am thinking of purchasing these, but am concerned by what others have said about ball bearing guides catching sawdust, and also howling. The bandrollers are a bit different.
Anybody have first/second hand experience?
Thanks, Harvey
Yep, I've got a set. I have a Delta 14" with riser. the bandrollers are great. I haven't had anyproblems with sawdust buildup on the rollers (and I use the bandsaw to trim green bowl blanks). When resawing, they're great.
Easy to set up, easy to adjust (with blade changes). Nothing but good to say about them
--JD
Thanks for the reply. I think they are going on my birthday list!
Harvey
jd wrote:
jd wrote: : Yep, I've got a set. I have a Delta 14" with riser. the bandrollers are : great. I haven't had anyproblems with sawdust buildup on the rollers (and I : use the bandsaw to trim green bowl blanks). When resawing, they're great.
: Easy to set up, easy to adjust (with blade changes). Nothing but good to say : about them
I agree. I have them on a Jet 14", and they work great, are silent, and I haven't had any trouble with sawdust buildup.
-- Andy Barss
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