Normal cleaning of the tires is easily done with the bandsaw disconnected and using the hand to turn the wheels, I use mineral spirits on the tires. I do the top wheel first and then the bottom wheel. No problem transferring residue to the wood that is being cut. Got this tip from Fine Woodworking video. Have used it for several months now after each use. Also, keeps the blade lubricated and protected.
If the blade is mounted correctly, I would look closely to see if it has pitch build up. If so, remove it and soak it ammonia for about 12 hours or so. Use a brass brush (not a brass covered steel) to clean the dust between the teeth. Return it to the machine to see if it cuts better. Ammonia, full strength, cleans pitch and gunk from all saw blades. Available for $1 for 1/2 gallon from one of the dollar stores. And, you want to use a plastic container.
Steve, the old Florida gator
I just love it when she says I can go make sawdust.
swampgator wrote:And, you want to use a plastic container.
Also doit OUTSIDE, because of the fumes.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop. .
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Bob
putttn wrote:I received a email offer to purchase the side cover for the bandsaw at a discount from SS but the links to SS don't work. I don't seem to be able to access their website at all. Anyone having the same problem?
I assume that whoever added this port did so in the correct location.
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BTW I do NOT have a DC!:eek:
P.S. It appears I 'quoted' the wrong post. Oh well at least it was the same 'postee'!
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swampgator wrote:Normal cleaning of the tires is easily done with the bandsaw disconnected and using the hand to turn the wheels, I use mineral spirits on the tires. I do the top wheel first and then the bottom wheel. No problem transferring residue to the wood that is being cut. Got this tip from Fine Woodworking video. Have used it for several months now after each use. Also, keeps the blade lubricated and protected.
If the blade is mounted correctly, I would look closely to see if it has pitch build up. If so, remove it and soak it ammonia for about 12 hours or so. Use a brass brush (not a brass covered steel) to clean the dust between the teeth. Return it to the machine to see if it cuts better. Ammonia, full strength, cleans pitch and gunk from all saw blades. Available for $1 for 1/2 gallon from one of the dollar stores. And, you want to use a plastic container.
Hi Steve! I guess we are just going to go on to disagree on how to clean and preserve bandsaw tires - and a solution to clean blades.
Actually I am disagreeing with the Fine Woodworking video. Mineral spirits as the video said will clean the rubber tires, but I cannot think of any ingredient in mineral spirits that will preserve rubber. I think long run use would tend to dry out the rubber rather than soften and preserve it. I'll continue to use silicone, as I have for the past 6 years or so. My experience is the rubber actually improves over time.
Concerning cleaning of the blades: Although ammonia will do as you say, common household dish washing detergent with water will do the same thing, without the odor! I use dish washing detergent in a shallow pan of water to clean both the table saw blade and the bandsaw blades.
I use a plastic container that held a large frozen dinner.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
You are welcome to disagree. Just know that mineral spirits is an oil base that will extend the age of the tires. I can't remember the difference between the refinement of diesel fuels and mineral spirits. We used to use mineral spirits in our paint hoses to preserve them. Made those hoses last longer than water.
The ammonia is one of several ways to clean saw blades. Your idea works pretty well, but oven cleaner works very well, too. Ammonia, liquid plumber and oven cleaner are standards for cleaning sawblades. These chemicals are safe for the blades and will take out most of the work. That's just some tips for feathering our hats.
Steve, the old Florida gator
I just love it when she says I can go make sawdust.
You can scroll to say mineral spirits under the chemical heading then hit submit. You will be taken to a page with materials and you can check down the list to see what the compatibility is with that material.
D-Severe Effect is not what you want to see.
I won't ruin the surprise for anyone.
Ed
{Knight of the Shopsmith} [Hero's don't wear capes, they wear dog tags]
You can scroll to say mineral spirits under the chemical heading then hit submit. You will be taken to a page with materials and you can check down the list to see what the compatibility is with that material.
D-Severe Effect is not what you want to see.
I won't ruin the surprise for anyone.
Ed
Alcohol seems to be the 'winner'. Acetone, not so much!
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It seems to me, after reviewing the weblink, that mineral spirists is not of good use on any rubber related materials. Guess I should change and adapt to the silicone as Charles and Bill both said. I had read and heard that silicone can tranfer from the wheel to the blade to the stock. I did not want that so did some research which got me where I am. Thanks for posting that website.
Now, what I can't understand is the rubber hoses we used with the paint guns. They lasted so much longer with mineral spirits than they did with water. And, we were using latex water based paints. Storing water in the hoses would cause them to fail in about 6 months. Those hoses must have had some types of rubber and plastics mixed. Now, I'm just confused about those hoses. Off to Lowe's to find a spray can of silicone spray.
Steve, the old Florida gator
I just love it when she says I can go make sawdust.
