Craftsman 12 Inch Band Saw Carter Upgrade Review pros and cons
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You don't need to add the spacer. Simply loosen the set screw on the body of the upper guide and reverse the stem that goes from the guide body back. It moves the roller over about the distance of your spacer. I just figured this out while fighting the same problem. It isn't documented.
Thank you so very much!!
My upper thrust bearing did the exact same thing. I remedied it by removing thrust bearing and adding washers to move bearing out more. Very happy how new Carter guides work. You did a good job on the video.
Thank you and thanks for the tip👍
One last thing for anyone else doing this upgrade. I don't understand why there is nothing to fix that lower bladed guide from moving forward and backward either. I used Jam nuts the same way as shown here. Anyone looking for the nuts, they are 3/8-16 and Lowes (in my are a anyway) sells them coated black for .35 each - Item # 1339819. Thanks to Spindles Workshop for posting this, it did make it easier to take the plunge.
Very helpful tips Thank you for sharing 👍
We had one of those from mid 70's, excellent saw. Wish we still had it. Would be nice for this upgrade.
Hello,
Sometimes the older stuff is built better 👍
Thank you for your support 👍
Glad you were able to make work for you. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome upgrade I just ordered a rikon 14 inch resaw bandsaw can't wait till it gets here it will help so much
That sounds so cool. Can't wait to see you demonstrate it!
Thanks for the shoutout. Glad those Carter guides helped you out. I love mine.
No problem my pleasure.
They really seem very nice
Top guide.. behind thrust bearing; the square rod with a slot in it, spin that rod 180°. It’s concentric, moves the bearing over a bit. Worked for me. No shim.
I will have to check that out,
Thanks 👍😎
Updating the bandsaw! Nice! Shirt looks good on you.
thanks its fun updating stuff and the shirt has a cool design on it, so glad bob shared it with me
I have the same saw! It was my father’s, and I inherited his whole shop. I use it for my smaller, finer projects since I also now have a Laguna 14-12 for cutting large turning blanks from green wood.
Wow that sounds like you have some great tools. Thanks for watching and commenting I'm hoping to upgrade some day but this should work for years to come👍😎
@@spindlesworkshop9744 Do you have the 1/4” sanding belt? Do not know if they are still available, but I do have just one.
@@valeriehenschel1590 I do not have one and I haven't ever tried to locate one🤔
@@spindlesworkshop9744 Googled. Found several options. About $3.00 each in a 5 pack. Different grits too. Now need to decide which ones I want to get!
I had the floor model version of that same bandsaw that I bought at a garage sale. I just wasn't happy with it, so I sold it and bought a new 14 inch Jet and I love it!
Yes I would love to get a new saw...someday 👍🤞😎 thanks for watching and commenting
Holy cow! That upgrade kit sure arrived in a hurry. I’m glad it made a difference for you. Great review, Luie! 👍👍👍🇨🇦😃🇨🇦
Yeah I was happy with how quickly it came. It reallly makes a huge difference glad I ordered it 👍
G'Day Luie. Great review and repair. MY THEORY is: The newer the product, the less likely things will line up when repaired. A bit of Bush Mechanics always works. Now to fix mine!!!! 👍😀 Rob
All and all I was very happy with the product
Hi Luie... great review and that looks like a big improvement... I recently re set and re did all the adjustments on my bandsaw... it makes such a difference... now I use them so much more... and I think you will too... great video... take care...All the best.....Andy
Thanks , I think I will get a lot more use out of it now it was getting pretty bad and the few times I have used it I can tell the difference for sure
Good review Luie, my saw has roller bearing guides but like yours needed some tweeking to get them all in the right position. I also reset the guides every time I change blades. STay safe, John
So glad to have you stop by and comment👍
Good review Luie I hope your saw works well for you from now on! I have heard lots of good things about Carter products and maybe those items were just missed by whoever put your kit together! Thanks and have a great day!
Cheers Al
I think that the saw was made for so many years that there may be couple of different variations.
Thank you so much for commenting
Nice review Luie , I must say the blade guides are superior to what I have on my machine .
Thank you so much for your support ! so far I love the upgrade
Nice upgrade!
Thanks its working great so far👍
Very Cool Luie!
Thank you so much!
great job luie . i got the same problem mine wont cut a straight line but i think i just need a different blade . again great job buddy
could be the blade...try that first, Thanks for stopping by and commenting
Great review Luie, Nice video
thank you sir!
Hi Luie, Great video. I have the blocks on my bandsaw and as far as I'm aware I can't get rollers for it. It's a DeWaldt 3501. As you said I'm surprised you didn't get the back bearing for the lower guide and the left hand bottom roller should have be adjustable. Great upgrade and I hope it serves you well for a long time. Take care Luie. Cheers, Huw
Thank you for watching and commenting
It truly is a very good upgrade even with its couple of "flaws" I believe it will serve me well. Only time will tell and it was less expensive than buying a newer saw👍🤞
Great review Luie, I had a Craftsman band saw like that from the early 1960's. I bought it at a garage sale and used it for years. Great little saw. Same guides and I never upgraded it.
I have a Delta 14 inch from about 1948 with similar guides and have been wanting to upgrade them. After seeing your video I am not so sure. That lower bearing on the left should be adjustable. And I am surprised it did not come with the rear bearing as well.
Your video is very helpful because I now know to check and make sure the kit does everything.
I also doubt if your bandsaw is out of whack and needed a shim to get it to line up. If it was messed up it would change as you raised and lowered it.
Thanks for the video!
Gary
Thanks for watching and commenting. yes I agree the saw is not out of wrack I just wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. like I said it was easily remedied and the saw runs much much better than it did
@@spindlesworkshop9744 I suppose the fact they made that 12 inch band saw for many years there could have been small changes here and there. Lucky it was where you had to shim rather than remove material to get it lined up.
@@ThePapa1947 true other wise it could of been a bigger pain
Sweet!
thanks !!
that is a good review i cant use my bandsaw right now the belt broke and i cant get a new one i look online they don't have any
what type of belt? you just need to know size and type? hope you find one
thanks for watching and commenting
Nice video,👍👍
Thanks
The bottom inside wheel not adjusting is very disappointing given the cost for the upgrade. I have the same saw. Thanks for the review.
Agreed
Thanks for watching 👍😎
Like 52 👍👍👍great t- shirt👏interesting machine ✨like 52 👍👍👍✨
Thank you so much for your support and kind words 👍😎
Hey, have you had to deal with alignment issues on these ever? I got mine with saw dust all over it and noticed the upper guide mout is slightly rotated, causing me to have to shim the upper bearing to get it to align correctly.
Hey,
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I had that one line up issue with the new kit that was quickly remedied in the video. but besides that no I haven't had any alignment issues
Hello I have the same bandsaw it seems to stop mid cut what might be the problem? its not even big stock I'm cutting
Well I can’t be certain without being there to see but maybe it needs new tire or if your blade is dull or perhaps the v belt that goes to the motor.
Those are my initial thoughts
But again I can’t be certain because I am not there.
I hope that gives you a place to start
Let me know if you figure it out 👍
Hey Luie!
I have the same model band saw I bought and it was not yet assembled. I am having some trouble assembling it together. Is there any chance you can help with this? It didnt come with a stand.
I'm not sure what exactly you need help with?
If you ask specific questions I will try to help👍
@@spindlesworkshop9744 do you know where I can purchase a stand for it? I am having trouble mounting the motor and finishing the assembly. I can send some photos if you have email
Did you really see a big difference in its performance. How much did the up grade cost. I have the same saw. Also garage sale item. Just tuned it up and found a cracked pulley and a keeper clip that wasn't on properly. Is it worth it to replace wareblocks with rollers?
I absolutely would recommend the rollers to me it was night and day! as far as the cost I think I paid $160 bucks for it but I believe it runs closer to $200 now
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
The upgrade cost twice what I gave for the saw! 😊
Did you end up replacing that stock lower bearing?
No I am still running the stock piece
It’s been working fine 👍😎
👍👍👍
don't patronize me👍🤣😎
Hi! I need to find the parts to upgrade my Craftsman 12” band saw!
Could you indicateme where!
Thanks and best regards Grimaldo Costa Rica!
Hello,
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I bought my upgrade kit at
carterproducts.com/?SID=f7356f9da5a7719c3b58a7eb9abe39b5
What is the model of the guide? Please
where did you get your parts from , to redo your band saw
Carter products web site
What makes it a sander? 12” craftsman bandsaw-sander. I see some for for sale and was trying to figure out what the sander part means
Hello,
I believe you can get a sandpaper belt and mount it creating a sander?.?.
I have never done that
Thanks for stopping by and commenting 👍😎
Thank you for the feed back that is what I figured just not sure it do me any good but definitely need to get a bandsaw
Are the bearing upgrade worth the money it’s $209 on there website idk if that old saw worth spending that much money in it
For me the upgrade was totally worth it. Made the saw much more enjoyable to use.
@@spindlesworkshop9744 how bout the tires you still running the rubber tires or have you upgraded them to the urethane style iv been seeing either blue or orange tires people are getting but no one really says anything about how they are holding up or the difference between the orange and blue ones or if they are even worth the change
@@barryhebert5839 I still have the rubber.
I was actually looking at the new style tires but have not pulled the trigger yet.
Perhaps I will order them and do a video about them 🤔
Thanks for the idea
Olá amigo você tem as medidas original da lâmina de serra dessa serra fita craftsman 12" tem como mandar pra mim obrigado amigo abraço do Cássio de Brasília do canal freijó nobre
Hello,
80”
Is that what you are looking for?
@@spindlesworkshop9744 obrigado amigo
Dude I assume you are not into preciseness? Exactly how much is “back it off a hair “ what is the gap?
You want the guide not to touch the blade while running.
While the machine is off apply small amount of pressure on blade and the blade should touch guide.
I hope that makes sense.