Bandsaw Rubber Tire Glue
Urethane tires won t become brittle are easier to install and hassle free to replace.
Bandsaw rubber tire glue. We have found that 3m brand scotch weld is the best bandsaw tire glue for the bandsaw tires we sell. Our recommended bandsaw tire glue is 3m brand scotch weld. 2871 northridge drive nw grand rapids mi 49544 usa. Urethane tires are generally more expensive than rubber tires but they are worth it and often recommended over rubber by many bandsaw manufacturers because of the durability factor.
A bandsaw tire is a vital piece of equipment that keeps the blade from making contact with the wheel and causing damage. Carter products company inc. Daryl i put new tires on my doall converted band filer the recommended glue was rubber contact cement. I found i could simply reposition the tire by hand and i put the blade back on the wheel.
Uninstalling a rubber tire will require that you make sure all the glue. The tire gives the wheel grip to drive and guide the bandsaw blade. A bit smaller is better. For information a bandsaw tire is made of rubber urethane or other similar cushioning material mounted around the perimeter of the metal wheels inside the bandsaw.
Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours before using the saw again. Do not buy a tire that is larger than your band wheel. We also carry adhesive for rubber bandsaw tires. You might want to check the top wheel bushing for play make sure the grease zert hole is drilled thru the bushing mine wasn t.
Stretch the tire on wet glue center it and let dry overnight. Manufactured in the usa of premium quality materials each bandsaw tire is designed for long lasting smooth performance and fits a variety of band saw brands. A rubber band saw tire requires glue to keep it in place. The tires will stretch a bit but the larger the difference between the band wheel and the tire the.
The choices include rubber or urethane. For the money urethane is probably a better choice as it doesn t require glue to keep the tire in place and generally lasts longer than a rubber tire. Roll and repeat all the way around the rim. 616 647 3380 monday to friday 8am to 5pm est.