Juan Rodriguez Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Has anyone tried the Carter Blade Stabilizer? Any options about it? Does it work as advertised? Thanks! Fish and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 I have one. It is not magic, but I think it works much better than not having one. Fish, OCtoolguy and Juan Rodriguez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 I have one on a 10" Rikon. It works ok and does help to make tighter turns. I keep the blade tension high when I use it with narrow blades. it is not a miracle worker. OCtoolguy and Juan Rodriguez 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Every situation has it's own requirements. The ability to adjust to them is what matters. Patience and a detailed study will give you answers and experience in learning. The day we quit learning is the day we get put into the Earth. Juan Rodriguez, OCtoolguy and John B 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 I bought one for my 14" Jet. I really like it, I use Carter blades too. Juan Rodriguez and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 I have one on a Shopsmith bandsaw. It works, but you can't set it up according to Cater's instructions. Shopsmith bandsaws do not work the same way as most other bandsaws. It takes some practice, and you will not get smooth cuts as a scroll saw. It is not going to turn your bandsaw into a Pegas scrolling bandsaw. With the Carter Stabilizer, you can cut much tighter turns with less risk of damaging your blade. The Carter Stabilizer is for use with narrow blades only. If you resaw, you must change the guides to use your resaw blade or have a second bandsaw. I have two bandsaws. I cut these with it. OCtoolguy, Juan Rodriguez, new2woodwrk and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 As always, I thank you all for the input and information. Yes, I know it won't be the same as a Pegas scrolling band saw. I was trying to get as close as possible with a minimum investment. I have a Grizzly G055 which I am trying to convert to cut finer cuts. Now I am in search of 1/16" band saw blades. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Juan Rodriguez said: As always, I thank you all for the input and information. Yes, I know it won't be the same as a Pegas scrolling band saw. I was trying to get as close as possible with a minimum investment. I have a Grizzly G055 which I am trying to convert to cut finer cuts. Now I am in search of 1/16" band saw blades. Have you tried Timber wolf blades? I use them now thanks to a recommendation I got here. They make them to your specs and reasonably priced Juan Rodriguez and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 I have one on my 14” bandsaw that Ouse exclusively with an 1/8” blade. I have a second bandsaw I use for resawing. Juan Rodriguez and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 I've had my Pegas Scroll band saw for about a week and love it. Juan Rodriguez and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 18 hours ago, Juan Rodriguez said: Now I am in search of 1/16" band saw blades. I would love to know if you find some 1/16-inch blades. The last time I looked about a year ago, none were available. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 10 hours ago, BadBob said: I would love to know if you find some 1/16-inch blades. The last time I looked about a year ago, none were available. I wonder if the Pegas blades will fit most 14" bandsaws. What is their length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 11 hours ago, BadBob said: I would love to know if you find some 1/16-inch blades. The last time I looked about a year ago, none were available. The smallest I've seen including Timberwolf is 1/8 which I have 2 and that is very small! OCtoolguy and BadBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted June 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 6 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: I wonder if the Pegas blades will fit most 14" bandsaws. What is their length? That is a good idea. From what I see the Pegas blades are 931/2" long, same size as my Grizzly band saw. I think I'll give them a try and see how it works after I order the stabilizer. OCtoolguy and BadBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted June 11, 2022 Report Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 12:35 PM, Juan Rodriguez said: As always, I thank you all for the input and information. Yes, I know it won't be the same as a Pegas scrolling band saw. I was trying to get as close as possible with a minimum investment. I have a Grizzly G055 which I am trying to convert to cut finer cuts. Now I am in search of 1/16" band saw blades. Juan, I also have a Grizzly G0555 14" band saw. I checked the Carter website for the stabilizers and it appears that they do not offer one for the 14" Grizzly bandsaws. Saw Blade Stabilizer - Band Saw Stabilizer | Carter Products Please let me know if you know of one for our bandsaws. Thurman OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 23 hours ago, TAIrving said: it appears that they do not offer one for the 14" Grizzly bandsaws Did you contact Carter? They have them for the Shopsmith bandsaw, so I can't imagine they would not have one that fits a Grizzly. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 7:02 AM, TAIrving said: Juan, I also have a Grizzly G0555 14" band saw. I checked the Carter website for the stabilizers and it appears that they do not offer one for the 14" Grizzly bandsaws. Saw Blade Stabilizer - Band Saw Stabilizer | Carter Products Please let me know if you know of one for our bandsaws. Thurman Thurman, I just visited the Carter Products web site. They have the CTR1 stabilizer for $82.95 to fit 14" to 18" band saws. I am calling them to see if it will fit my Grizzly. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted June 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 For those that have similar band saw as mine (Grizzly 14"), I just called Carter Products (888-622-7837) and spoke to Allan. I explained the specs. of my saw and the blade stabilizer I need is the STD1 model. I do not have to purchase any guides or any other parts. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted June 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 Oops! I just tried to order from Carter Products, they wanted $24.16 to ship it. Found theSTD1 at Hartvillehardware.com for $74.66 and no shipping charges. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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