I have the same saw and found the roller bearings to be a PITA - they work
off eccentricity and I found it difficult to adjust them properly. I
ordered the parts from Griz to hold standard guide blocks and not only is it
easier to adjust, it's a different saw. It cost $5.00 to switch it over and
I think it was the best $5.00 I've ever spent - with the standard rollers, I
was ready to sell the saw and buy a Delta.

Don

"Marcus Kellermann" wrote in message
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I just purchased a new 14" Grizzly Utltimate Bandsaw with a 6 inch
riser block which gives it a 12 in capacity. After setting it up and
following the directions for tensioning the blade and setting the
glade guides (it has sealed bearing guides) it decided to test it out
using some scrape 3/4 plywood I had. Cutting straight lines went
fine, sure there was lead but that is to be expected. However when
attempt to cut a curve of about a 6 inch radius, the blade just twists
and the cut remains relatively straight. It has a 3/8 skip tooth
blade that came with the saw. I am sure it is a cheap blade and plan
on replacing it with a 3/16 inch TimberWolf blade. However it seems
like I should still be able to cut a curve with this blade.

Any ideas why it just twists? The thrust bearings is are thickness of
a business card from the blade and the guide wheels are just slightly
touching the blade. The blade guard is down to 1/4" above the work
piece.

Thanks
Marcus.