Band Saw Tire Replacement

Posted on | September 25, 2009 | No Comments

When installing a new band saw tire, it is very common to run into problems at first.It often seems that the tire is too small, because band saw tires are not very flexible when they are new.

 

The best thing to do is double check that the part is correct for the saw model before coninuing, remembering that it is normal for new tires to seem too small at first.

Before installing the new band saw tire, try to stretch the tire as much as possible. If stretching does not make it flexible enough to install, give the following steps a try:

 

Band Saw Tire Heating Steps

1.  Boil enough water to submerge the tire completely.

2.  Place the tire in boiling water and let it sit for three minutes.

3.  Remove tire from water and place it on a towel (wear gloves to protect your hands while handling the hot tire).

4.  Quickly dry the tire and proceed to install it while it is still warm.

 

It is important to install the tire before it cools, because it will harden again quickly.

If the tire is still not flexible enough, boiling it for longer than three minutes might be the right fix. Even when heating the tire like this is successful it still may take some effort to install it on the saw, so be prepared to use some elbow grease.

If you're looking to replace your band saw's tire, you can begin your search on our Home Page, or by using the "Model Number Search" at the top of this page. We hope the tips and advice in this article help you with your repair. Also, you can take advantage of our repair forum and discussion boards for any additional pointers.

 

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