That is the Carter Stabilizer I was talking about just today in another thread. One of the best things I put on my 14" bandsaw when I had it.
Help out the un-initiated please...I have a 14in Rikon that I've only used for resawing. After viewing video, I am inspired/motivated to try more complicated cuts (compound curves, etc....)
Please tell us more about Carter Stabilizer and guess what kinda blade that guy was using. 1/4in ?
Thanks,
Matt
Please tell us more about Carter Stabilizer and guess what kinda blade that guy was using. 1/4in ?
Thanks,
Matt
Here's a linky...http://www.carterproducts.com/product_list.asp?cat_id=14
And a review of the old model (just a different color I think) of it at Tom's website ... http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/carterstabilizrrvu.html
There really isn't much "magic" in it, just some good ol' innovation.
The way it works ... the upper guides are removed and the lower guides are pushed away. The Stabilizer is installed where the upper guides were. The Stabilizer has a grove in the one bearing that the blade rides "in" and then the Stabilizer is adjusted 1/8" or so forward causing some pressure into the groove. From there you are cutting curves quickly and accurately.
WR,
Great explanation and links!:icon_thum
Thanks.
Certainly on the short list of things to get!
... that operator skill, blade choice, tension and wood choice are bigger factors than the particular type of blade guide used ...
I guess I really don't understand what the stabilizer does.