{"product_id":"rikon-18-10-370-guide-and-thrust-set","title":"Rikon 18\" 10-370 Guide and Thrust Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete SpaceAge ceramic kit for the Rikon 18\" 10-370 band saw. It replaces the factory roller-bearing guides with long-lasting, cool-running ceramic guide blocks and thrust bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA from industrial alumina-oxide ceramic (hardness 9.5), the same material used to make ceramic products for NASA. Ceramic creates far less friction than steel, phenolic or roller-bearing guides, so your blade runs cooler, tracks truer and lasts longer. Customers tell us they see up to 40% longer blade life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess friction and a cooler-running blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruer tracking and straighter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuieter, smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLasts much longer than steel or roller-bearing guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide block seat tolerance of ±.005\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto after installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1075\" src=\"https:\/\/spaceageceramics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Rikon-18-guides1-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to buy on Amazon or Ebay?\u003cbr\u003eHere are links to our listings for this product on those platforms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01FMW6BNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01FMW6BNK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEbay:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/302951322852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/302951322852\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTESTIMONIAL:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s a great feature that your product is completely compatible with RIKON guide hardware, unscrew the old rollers, screw in the blocks, adjust and you are all set. In my opinion, you have a winner. The upgrade process is the simplest thing I’ve done so far on a band saw. I see no reason or potential reason why they won’t pass the re-saw test with flying colors. Your guides look like they will be strong performers. They align nicely, look compact and purposeful. The straight and square surfaces, their shape, make it way easier to make and finalize the gap adjustments than roller bearing guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thrust blocks just look right to me, straight square, compact, centered and easy to adjust. I feel sure they will fully perform their purpose without complaining.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Ken Masco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategy Execution Partners\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Edge Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43511611228227,"sku":"Rikon18","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0292\/2051\/files\/4c8eace1-IMG_0272.jpg?v=1783632535","url":"https:\/\/americanedgeengineering.com\/products\/rikon-18-10-370-guide-and-thrust-set","provider":"American Edge Engineering LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}