What type of Blade Guide to use

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I'm almost at the point of making or buying blade guides for my mill project and am wondering which way to go. Bearings, ceramic?, any input would be appreciated. Pros, Cons etc. Thanks,

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cooks makes some decent guides but there not cheap .

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I should also add that the blade will be 195" long on 22" dia tires, I'm not sure what width of blade to use either.

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Cooks roller guide wheels to me are the best. The width of the blade depends on how much hp you are running.

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Planning on 15hp.

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I would go with a1 1/4 wide.

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Great, Thanks, I'll go with Cooks guides for a 1 1/4" blade.