When my Rikon needed new bearings I ordered skateboard bearings form Amazon.
I think a 10 pack was around $10. Back then, haven't used all of them yet. Takes six for my saw.
They are sealed so the dust doesn't get to them as bad as some.
This order was in 2011so they have lasted far longer than the originals.
10 Bearing 608ZZ Shielded 8x22x7 Miniature Ball Bearings VXB Brand: Deep Groove Ball Bearings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
10 Bearing 608ZZ Shielded 8x22x7 Miniature Ball Bearings VXB Brand: Deep Groove Ball Bearings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientificsmile.amazon.com
What didn't you like about the original guides? How have the Carter guides improved your saw?I attempted to go with Laguna for mu Jet 18. It was a total disaster. The pieces did not align and their tech department solution was to drill new screw holes in my saw frame. It was a horrible experience making the return and took 3 months to get my money back
purchased Carter and it less than 1 hour, my saw was up and running. Everything fit perfectly andI could not be happier.