Tricked Out Bandsaws with Carter Guides

Cool guides but my completely "stock" Craftsman 14" Bandsaw has bearings that are sealed and re-packable and uses the barrel screws adjustment, granted they aren't 30,000 RPM bearings but since they will never spin that fast nor do they slow the blade down due to the lower efficiency I don't see how these guides can be all that much better.

I'm surprised that Alex still has all his fingertips!

NICE, love it man

I wonder how many reindeer he cut in his lifetime.

I bought the carter mag fence and fast system, they are both awesome! I am really digging that company.

As I watched this guy install these parts, I could quickly see the high level of dexterity and competence in his motions. Seeing him actually use the saw confirmed it. He has been around the block a few times.

You should always trust a guy with a neatly trimmed moustache. That's why I never trust anything Marc says, ..... his facial hair is a disaster.

Yeah because you need a 30,000rpm bearing. Lol

I'm lucky to have a couple of those Snodgrass reindeers in my shop.

Hello I would like to see if you can build a trabador for the band saw blades so I would get my teeth folded perfect porfa .. hehehe I liked your video ... greets you Argentina.

My mouth is agape at him cutting out that reindeer! Wow! Good video.

I don't know why I'm watching this, I don't even own a Bandsaw!!!!!

Whoa ... what's with the psycho eyes?

That thumbnail is only possible when you already got 400k subs

Thank you.

Please do another shop tour.

Great video! I'd love to get the pattern for that reindeer. Can't seem to find it anywhere. Does he have it online somewhere?

Thanks! Gary

With the different Bearings, are the saws less loud?

That deer at the end was pretty slick.

TOTAL DORK

I inherited an old reliant (junk brand I know) and seldom used it because of drift and vibration. I put carter guides and tires dust brush on it, and it cuts like a champ. There is no drift or vibration any more. It was worth every penny.

Alex Snodgrass has a very compelling way of explaining things that doesn't stand up to scrutiny. The "align the gullet with the top of the wheel" bit made me roll my eyes.

my rikon bandsaw , has the same operating system i see no difference to mine or this one , besides maybe higher rpm bearings . i like this guy , watched his vids on how to put the bandsaw blade right in the middle or the tire the gullet that is ! . have u had many nbandsaw blades break at the weld mark? just wondering if its just a shit blade or maybe its too tight?

is the bottom guides still set to. how u would normally set it , for a smaller size of blade? or was it removed like the top

well merry friggin Christmas!

How much do you make compared to what you are given?

do you have any brands of blades you prefer? and what size blade is he using to cut that awesome reindeer?

Will those work with a skil band saw that’s all I have

Excellent video Thanks a lot but I have a question I'm interesting to cut a balsa tree to a thickness of 1.5 mm (size 100 * 100 mm) What kind of saw I need to get a smooth slice

I've got a Laguna 16, (Meber 400) , spent the big bucks on the Carter guides, ( which have cam type side rollers) what a project , are you serious? 5 different size hex keys to adjust them ! Their showman Alex suggests removing the table to make it easier, maybe, but not easy to reinstall it. After an hr and a half I'm ready to cut some wood, just hoping I don't have to switch to a different width blade and have to start over

OUTSTANDING!

I have a 14 inch delta and tried everything on utube to get a straight cut and no good, had the drift going on so bad I was going to sell it and then I met Alex at a wood show and watched his work and had a long talk with him, he set me up with the guide kit and showed me what to do and man I can cut paper thin sheets of any kind of wood, I was so excited I went back to the show the next day to shake his hand and picked up the guide for tight tunes and it works great, it’s like having a new saw, I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t buy this it is like magic, I’m using my bad saw more than my table saw, it’s unbelievable

Awesome video thanks for the information. I had a chance to meet Alex at the Chantilly Virginia woodworking show. I have a video of him on my channel doing a demonstration of a bandsaw box and cutting out a reindeer. Amazing how quickly he works.

I have a Sceppach Basa 1 Bandsaw. Is it worth getting a Carter stabiliser for it?

Exactly what I needed. My bandsaw needs a new life!!

Not all bandsaws are made like yours , so you aren't helping me at all

Mark how do I contact Alex snodges?

what's that goofy look on your face..... constipation?

I look into to the Carter guide kit for my 14" bandsaw and after considering the price I decided instead order a brand new seal bearings and blade and fallow Alex tips about the correct way to set up you machine and put my saw to the test and the results were remarkable so I will stay with the original blade guide and just invest on new well sharp blades is much chipre and the results are the same .

Which carter guide replacement fits the PM1500? I didn't see one on their website & I like the carter barrel-nut design vs the standard PM guide on that saw.

Thanks guys. I watched Alex's video and reset my Laguna 14" and for the first time in a long long time there was no drift! I wish I could afford the Carter bearings. Keep up the great info.

Question for those in the know.

When putting a 3/4" blade on the same 14" Powermatic how is it possible to center gullets on top wheel when the standard thrust bearings wont adjust back far enough?

CAN YOU PUT THIS UP GRADE KIT FOR A PORTE CABLE SAW???

JUST TO BAD < THEY DO NOT SHIP TO Canada 🇨🇦

Alex snodgrass is so awsome thanks for the post

Why do guys make such ridiculously embarrassing thumbnails. Remember about telling a book by it’s cover. Your material looks foolish, and unprofessional at first glance.

You have to remove the table to adjust the rear guide,so why not show It?

Wish I could find a really good independent review of Carter guides. I am sure they are quality made but are they really worth the price? Sure, if you have a bunch of cash to spend then paying the price for a bit of an improvement might be worth it, but is the improvement you get really worth nearly $400 (Laguna 14/12).