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Dunno if this has been posted before, but I've found another HF BS upgrade. I was jealous of the guys that can cut dovetails on their BS (tails anyway), and mine won't let me due to accuracy/blade movement. Since the HF BS is a Jet clone, I wanted to order some new guides. The carter guides were a bit spendy, so i found the jet roller guides (P/N JRBG-14), best price at: http://woodworkersshop.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=758 .
Anyway, these guides fit and work great! The one adapter you need will be a 7/8" OD, 3/4" ID bushing or sleeve bearing, 3/4-1" long (or so) to adapt the upper guide to the adjustment rod. Drill a hole in the bushing for the set screw, add super glue and voila! High end guides that hold your blade MUCH better than the stock ones. Haven't cut dovetails yet, but I think I have a fighting chance now. Cutting tenons may also become a reality.
Anyway, these guides fit and work great! The one adapter you need will be a 7/8" OD, 3/4" ID bushing or sleeve bearing, 3/4-1" long (or so) to adapt the upper guide to the adjustment rod. Drill a hole in the bushing for the set screw, add super glue and voila! High end guides that hold your blade MUCH better than the stock ones. Haven't cut dovetails yet, but I think I have a fighting chance now. Cutting tenons may also become a reality.
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