removal of lower bandsaw wheel

dbos1254 · Post by **dbos1254** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:06 pm

How does the lower wheel on the bandsaw remove? I want to put new tires on ,but I can't figure out the lower wheel.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:32 pm

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The bearing is retained with a clip and screw accessible through the spokes.

30, 30A, 31

It may resist removal. Pushing better than banging. The bearing and shaft are not intended to be separated(IIUC).

bosox · Post by **bosox** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:49 am

You don't need to remove the wheel if you replace the tires. Pretty much stretched the new tires on. It was just easy for me when I replaced my old rubber tires with aftermarket Ultra Blue Urethane Tires.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:14 am

bosox wrote:You don't need to remove the wheel if you replace the tires. Pretty much stretched the new tires on. It was just easy for me when I replaced my old rubber tires with aftermarket Ultra Blue Urethane Tires.

I would think removal would make cleaning the old adhesive more effective/easier.

But then I ain't done that(yet). Not looking forward to either!!!:eek:

Yes I be assuming glued rubber tires.

bosox · Post by **bosox** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:59 am

It's better to upgrade to ultra blue urethane tires. Rubber tire needs gluing and requires you to clean the wheel.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:22 am

bosox wrote:It's better to upgrade to ultra blue urethane tires. Rubber tire needs gluing and requires you to clean the wheel.

I assume you have done this. What size tires did you purchase and where?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:52 pm

dusty wrote:I assume you have done this. What size tires did you purchase and where?

Also why did you NOT clean any previous glue off?

FWIW urethane tires melt if the blade gets too hot.

Guess I be stubborn, but I be 'sticking' with rubber.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:55 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Also why did you NOT clean any previous glue off?

FWIW urethane tires melt if the blade gets too hot.

Guess I be stubborn, but I be 'sticking' with rubber.

I wonder if Carter knows that.

bosox · Post by **bosox** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:30 pm

dusty wrote:I assume you have done this. What size tires did you purchase and where?

I used to order with Carter before but my new one is from http://www.bandsawparts.com . I got 14 incher band saw and tire size is 7/8 .

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm

I don't believe I am qualified to comment further. It appears that we are discussing a band saw type with which I have no experience.

My band saw maintenance experience is limited to two Shopsmith Band Saws.