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  1. 19th April 2017, 10:25 AM #1
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    Default Help identify replacement blade guide

    Hi guys,

    I am quite new to woodworking and recently purchased my first bandsaw (second-hand). It is a Sherwood EBAS350.

    There is an issue with the guide assembly. The there is a through crack rendering it currently un-useable. It was previously repaired with epoxy, but it looks to have not held. These photos clarify the problem:

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    Instead of trying to repair it again, I would like to replace the guide assembly. Only problem is I have no idea what I am looking for and all the replacement assemblies I have seen on line appear to have completely different mountings to my machine.

    I would very much appreciate if a kind member with more knowledge than me could point my in the right direction on where to find a replacement part and how to get my saw up and running.

    Thanks for all your help!
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  3. 19th April 2017, 11:44 AM #2
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  4. 19th April 2017, 09:10 PM #3
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    Timbecon sell Sherwood equipment. Their in Melbourne and Perth
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  5. 20th April 2017, 09:23 AM #4
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    Thanks guys! I have sent both Carbatec and Timbecon an email... Hopefully they can help me out.
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  6. 21st April 2017, 10:45 PM #5
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    I have this same guide mount (first time I've seen anyone with the same) and ran into the same problem as you - can't find anything that matches! Keen to see if you have any luck...
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  7. 24th April 2017, 12:18 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by wsal View Post
    I have this same guide mount (first time I've seen anyone with the same) and ran into the same problem as you - can't find anything that matches! Keen to see if you have any luck...
    Hey mate, unfortunatly Carbatec coldnt help me (they dont stock anything similar). Timbecon are currently looking into it, I will let you know if they have any luck.
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  8. 27th April 2017, 09:41 AM #7
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    That's the same guide system as the Elektra Beckum bas 315 and Metabo BAS 316.
    You can get a new style replacement for it .
    The original ones have the worst metal I've ever seen !
    I made my own for the saw
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    I might be able to hunt the replacement down if you need.
    I think its from the UK
    Good luck
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  9. 27th April 2017, 11:02 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom trees View Post
    That's the same guide system as the Elektra Beckum bas 315 and Metabo BAS 316.
    Thanks for the advice Tom. Your replacement looks awesome... Not sure I quite have the skills to make one though.

    After a bit of hunting I found this:

    Blade Guide Upgrade Kit For - Elektra Beckum BAS 315 & 316 Bandsaws


    Does this look like the right thing?
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  10. 27th April 2017, 11:13 PM #9
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    Yes, That's the one I was referring to.
    I wouldn't say it took skill, but it did take me a while
    The saw gets hardly any use, but if it did... I would be waiting for the self tapping screws in the guidepost to come loose.
    I probably sped up the process a wee bit, by making those guides.
    I don't think it would be too complicated to fix though.
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  11. 27th April 2017, 11:58 PM #10
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    There might be an appropriate option from Carter: Band Saw Guides - Guidall & Micro-Precision Band Saw Guide | Carter Products

    There is always the option of making your own: https://woodgears.ca/bandmill/guides.html

    They aren't exactly a high impact systems. I had an ancient BS350 I did this for an it worked very well.
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    Hey MFH, did you go with that kit and did it work ok? I am in same situation. Timbecon said they could chase up original parts but I don't want to just use the same crappy metal pieces. Interestingly, my bottom guide looks like the one on the BAS316 which is different from the manual Timbecon sent me.
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