Juan Rodriguez Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 I have a 14" Grizzly band saw. I installed a Carte Stabilizer(CS)) on it. I was watching Jeff Vollmer's videos where he was cutting boxes and puzzles using a 1/16" blade. And wondered if I could run a 1/16" blade with a CS? So I decided to experiment... The blades are hard to find because of the size. I found out that Pegas makes the blades and called Bearwoods Supply, a distributor for Pegas. I spoke to the rep. who was very helpful and informative and ordered the blade (#14). The blade appears to be 931/2" in length. It fitted well on the groove of the CS with the teeth of the blade clearing the groove. My first cut was a large puzzle. The cut was very clean and smooth (not as smooth as a scroll saw blade). I was very happy with the results, it was fast and accurate. I plan to use this method to cut the outside perimeter of the puzzles and cut the intricate parts of the puzzles with a scroll saw blade to save time. I also plan to use this method for cutting boxes. TAIrving, NC Scroller, Scrappile and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Thanks for the info. I have "eyed up" the CS. I will put that on a "gift list". OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 I have looked at the CS and other Carter products many times. I think I would use my bandsaw more if I had them, but I just can not bring myself to spend the money. Thanks for the info. barb.j.enders and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli_av8tor Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 How wide and deep is the groove in the Carter Stabilizer bearing? Thanks, OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 I really don't know. But is wide and deep enough to accommodate the 1/16" blade. You can call Carter Products and they will tell you the exact measurements. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Rodriguez Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 Scrappile, I had the same sentiments. I was able to find one at Circle Saw Builders Supply in Houston, TX for less and the shipping was around $7.00. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) 4 hours ago, Juan Rodriguez said: Scrappile, I had the same sentiments. I was able to find one at Circle Saw Builders Supply in Houston, TX for less and the shipping was around $7.00. I bought the CS for my Jet saw about 4 years ago but haven't installed it yet. Mine cost about $80. Edited February 28 by Dan OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Dan, I think you mis-read that post. It was $7 shipping.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) I have one I use at times on my 10" Rikon band saw. It works ok for me but that impressive. Edited February 29 by Sycamore67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 33 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: Dan, I think you mis-read that post. It was $7 shipping.. Thanks, Ray. I put my glasses on and now see the decimal point. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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