Startrite bandit guide system, need help.

[Legardwoodcraft]

Can anyone help with what kind of system I can buy to replace this guide on a band saw bandit?
not sure how much to spend and what is compatible?

 

[Myfordman]

What/why do you want to change it? I've the ball bearing version on my startrite 18-s-1 (similar vintage to your bandit) as I use it for metal and wood but most woodworkers seem to prefer the solid block type guide.
If your blocks are worn then making some new ones is easy enough.

 

[Ttrees]

What's wrong with the guides...if badly scored, have you tried dressing them.
Guides are expensive, and most not interchangable.
Those ones look made to last.

Looks like it is mounted with the rod, and the thrust guide fits over it.
Nothing made today that I've seen is remotely similar, maybe Northfield in USA
Not much aftermarket bandsaw guides can you buy...
Bedford tool and co in UK make some for Elektra Beckum saws...
Axminster make another type of kit
As far as I've seen the only type of horizontally mounted guides is for Wadkin and Italian /Italian styled machines.
i.e ceramic blade guides for Laguna or GL 456 guides which mount much further back
behind the blade about 2 or 3", so not possible.
Not sure if there is much other types to chose from, maybe spares from RP is available?
Sorry can't help you much.

Tom

 

[LJM]

Try speaking to Conway Woodworking Machinery

https://www.conwaysaw.co.uk/product-category/band-saw-guides/

 

[JimmyStartrite]

Bandits only came with 1 complete upper and lower guide system, please see link

BLADE GUIDES - Machine Spares

Or the upper tool post would take any of the guide systems for the bigger machines in that range, which you have (guide option 4)

STARTRITE 14,18,20,24 & 30 V, T, R & S SERIES - Machine Spares

All still available, and made in England

Guide Option 2 is the most suited for wood cutting.

 

[Legardwoodcraft]

What/why do you want to change it? I've the ball bearing version on my startrite 18-s-1 (similar vintage to your bandit) as I use it for metal and wood but most woodworkers seem to prefer the solid block type guide.
If your blocks are worn then making some new ones is easy enough.

The only reason was i though the system looked tired and would be easy to replace. After the feedback on here I’m thinking maybe just replace the bearing at the back as it’s had a blade burn a track in it.
thanks for your help

 

[Legardwoodcraft]

What's wrong with the guides...if badly scored, have you tried dressing them.
Guides are expensive, and most not interchangable.
Those ones look made to last.

Looks like it is mounted with the rod, and the thrust guide fits over it.
Nothing made today that I've seen is remotely similar, maybe Northfield in USA
Not much aftermarket bandsaw guides can you buy...
Bedford tool and co in UK make some for Elektra Beckum saws...
Axminster make another type of kit
As far as I've seen the only type of horizontally mounted guides is for Wadkin and Italian /Italian styled machines.
i.e ceramic blade guides for Laguna or GL 456 guides which mount much further back
behind the blade about 2 or 3", so not possible.
Not sure if there is much other types to chose from, maybe spares from RP is available?
Sorry can't help you much.

Tom

Thanks for your reply. I’m now thinking to just replace the scores bearing at the back. Hopefully I can source one from one of the links in other replies

 

[Legardwoodcraft]

Try speaking to Conway Woodworking Machinery

https://www.conwaysaw.co.uk/product-category/band-saw-guides/

Will do. Thanks for your help!