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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: hopm on April 22, 2024, 05:57:31 PM

Title: Ez Boardwalk roller guides
Post by: hopm on April 22, 2024, 05:57:31 PM
Ez Boardwalk model 40 runs 11/4" blades. I tried 11/2" and was very pleased with the results. I'm considering using only 11/2" blades in the future. My question is do I need to change roller guides to 11/2"? If I continue to run the smaller guides am I causing damage that will show up in the future? I appreciate any response from those with experience in running a wider blade.
Title: Re: Ez Boardwalk roller guides
Post by: rusticretreater on April 22, 2024, 07:21:51 PM
I think you would experience greater blade deflection when you hit knots or when the blade gets dull.
Title: Re: Ez Boardwalk roller guides
Post by: Tony Sawmill on April 22, 2024, 08:00:30 PM
I haven't tried 1.5 blades but as I own an EZ Boardwalk 40 I am curious to hear what other ones say. ffcool  
Title: Re: Ez Boardwalk roller guides
Post by: TroyC on April 22, 2024, 08:13:28 PM
I'd call Stanton and see what he has to say.
Title: Re: Ez Boardwalk roller guides
Post by: hopm on April 23, 2024, 11:46:55 PM
Stanton is unavailable until next Tuesday. Thought I'd check with multiple experts.😁😁👍👍