Time for a New Set of Tires

[junquecol]

Today, I installed a new set of urethane tires on my bandsaw. I have found that there are two choices, either blue (Carter), or orange (all the rest.) Prices vary greatly, with Hartville having a SET of orange for $24.90. Woodcraft has the blue ones for $23.09 EACH. Klingspor's price is similar to Woodcrafts. But I had this set for some time, so I don't remember what I paid for them. Installation was straight forward. Remove wheels from saw, and remove old tires, which had been glued on. Using a rag and some laquaer thinner (outdoors), old glue came off very well. I took new tires and put them in a pan of boiling water (you gotta cook them first) to make them more pliable. After stretching each on the wheel, I took a screwdriver and put it between tire and wheel. I ran this around the wheel a couple times to even out tire. Checked the bearings while I had the wheels off, no noise, or grinding. I just can't figure out why Delta would use SHIELDED bearing on a saw that produces such fine dust.

 

[Ray Martin]

Bruce,

You said you had the old tires for some time... just how much mileage were you able to get out of them? I was just wondering whether you find one type better than another.

 

[sapwood]

Thanks for the blow by blow, Bruce.
I'm pretty sure mine need replacing and your technique will prove useful :icon_thum

Roger

 

[Trent Mason]

Thanks for sharing Bruce. I think mine still have a few years left in them, but I will remember this thread when the time comes. :icon_thum

 

[Glennbear]

Today, I installed a new set of urethane tires on my bandsaw. I have found that there are two choices, either blue (Carter), or orange (all the rest.) Prices vary greatly, with Hartville having a SET of orange for $24.90. Woodcraft has the blue ones for $23.09 EACH. Klingspor's price is similar to Woodcrafts. But I had this set for some time, so I don't remember what I paid for them. Installation was straight forward. Remove wheels from saw, and remove old tires, which had been glued on. Using a rag and some laquaer thinner (outdoors), old glue came off very well. I took new tires and put them in a pan of boiling water (you gotta cook them first) to make them more pliable. After stretching each on the wheel, I took a screwdriver and put it between tire and wheel. I ran this around the wheel a couple times to even out tire. Checked the bearings while I had the wheels off, no noise, or grinding. I just can't figure out why Delta would use SHIELDED bearing on a saw that produces such fine dust.

Thanks for the blow by blow Bruce. I think shielded bearings are used BECAUSE of the fine dust and to keep factory lubricant contained to prevent contamination of areas that contact project wood. :wsmile:

 

[junquecol]

Thanks for the blow by blow Bruce. I think shielded bearings are used BECAUSE of the fine dust and to keep factory lubricant contained to prevent contamination of areas that contact project wood. :wsmile:

Sealed bearing would be a better choice. Delta uses sealed bearings on the bottom wheel, but not the upper, nor the guides

 

[ptt49er]

Wish I'd seen your tip on boiling them before you put them on. Mine were a BEAR to get on.