Ron Magen said:

Don't have a Delta; went with the 14" JET Open Stand.
It came with their 'Cool Blocks' {Brownish material; striated like Micarta}.
Although they worked well - I just HAD to try the machine out as soon as I
had it assembled - I replaced them with Ceramic blocks.

I have seen those, how do they work in comparison to the 'cool
blocks'? I got them primarily for re-sawing. I figured the stock
guides were OK for ordinary work. But with a riser and 1/2" blade, I
figured I could use all the help I could get keeping the blade stable
when re-sawing.

If memory serves . . .
1) BOTH types are a 'loose fit'
2) A very simple {KISS Principle}shim material - more of a protection from
the screws gouging the Blocks - is the material of your favorite beverage
can.

I have a roll of aluminum flashing that's about the right thickness.
You're right about the screws digging into them. One additional
concern about them fitting loosely - the constant re-tightening.

3) I changed the difficult to reach & tighten 'Thumb Screws' to Cap Head
Socket Screws . . . and painted the heads Fluorescent Red.

Interesting. Mine came with allen head screws, I was considering
installing thumbscrews. Maybe I should re-think that one.

Thanks for the info, and have a Merry Christmas!


Greg G.