Make you own Bandsaw Cool Blocks?

Here Dan, Try these guys, http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/coolblocksfordelta14bandsaw.aspx
Give them a call, they are pretty knowledgeable, and although you can use maple, the actual material is a resin compound designed to remove heat and cool quickly.

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If you can get a good measurement of the blocks, you can order them from Woodcraft’s web site. Cool Blocks aren’t particularly expensive, and work exceptionally well… I wouldn’t bother making my own. Not worth the time when Cool Blocks are so cheap…

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i have an older 12” craftmen bs with 1/4” round guides that are not available any more. i use maple that i soak in cutting board finish ( mineral oil and beeswax). they work very well.

-- jerryw-wva.

Check out this webpage on how to make your own wooden cool blocks with some Cherry and WD-40. I’ve used this method with good success on my resaw bandsaw.

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Thanks for the link. and this message thread. I never liked the metal blocks on my Delta, but didn’t even think to use wood. I have some ebony scraps, and they will soon be on my saw…after soaking them in WD40

-- Steve-- http://www.urbanexteriors.biz

I used Ipe instead, and they are sweet.

-- Steve-- http://www.urbanexteriors.biz

I make my own from Maple. I use a procedure that I came across on another forum. They work great.

The article is here.
http://www.woodcentral.com/articles/powertools/articles_104.shtml

Regards,