I have a 1983 bandsaw and the old rubber tire on the lower wheel is not glued on. If you are replacing the Bandsaw Tire with a rubber one order the replacement that comes with the adhesive. If you do not want to mess with gluing tires on the Bandsaw wheels you could change to the Urethane Bandsaw Tires.
12-31-2013, 4:49 PM #1 I bought those orange band saw tires a few years back. Check over at OWWM there has been some posts there about using 3m 5100 marine sealant for band saw tire repair it may work also as a glue for you but, then again you may never get them off next time. 01-07-2014, 3:49 PM #13 I can’t respond about all band saws, but there was no glue under the tires on my 14″ Jet.
Recommended by Carter for installation of 20 inch and larger rubber bandsaw tires. 3M 1300 Adhesive creates a long-lasting, flexible bond. This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Scrape away old adhesive or remaining tire fragments with a putty knife, then remove any adhesive residue from the wheel using a rag and lacquer thinner. “To install a rubber tire, slide part of the tire onto the wheel rim with the rough-sided surface of the tire against the rim. Clamp it with a small C-clamp and a 1⁄4”-thick piece of scrap. Urethane tires come slightly undersized so you can install them without adhesive for a firm hold.
“I have a 20” delta, when I replaced tires on that, I used the epoxy that was recommended with the tires. The first thing I did was buy urethane tires from here. Buddy of mine just put two new urethane tires on his bench top saw.
gluing rubber bandsaw tires Related Question:
What adhesive works for bandsaw tires?
As an industrial bandsaw tire glue, 3M Scotch Weld epoxy adhesive is designed to work harder, last longer and bond better than other adhesive types. Epoxy glues have the highest strength and performance of nearly any kind of adhesive.
Do bandsaw tires need to be glued?
You can get band-saw tires from Carter Products, they sell both rubber tires and urethane tires. The urethane tires are supposed to last longer and do not need to be glued on, the rubber tires will need to be glued on.
Can you crown urethane bandsaw tires?
It is possible to put a crown on a urethane tire. You just have to be careful, since there’s less room for error, due to the urethane tire being thin. The extra thickness of a rubber tire makes the crowning operation easier. I have a Walker-Turner 16″ bandsaw that I put urethane tires on and crowned.
How are band saw tires measured?
Measuring band saw tires is very simple… simply measure the diameter of one of the saw wheels, and subtract 2″. Done!
How is a band saw blade tracked?
Tracking describes the in-plane “front-to-back” motion of a bandsaw as it runs on the bandmill wheels. Bandsaw tracking stability returns the sawblade to its initial position after any in-plane side-to-side displacement caused by a cutting force.
Why does my bandsaw blade keep coming off?
Blade Tension Is Too Loose The most common reason why the blade is slipping off is that there isn’t enough tension to keep it on. Blades can slowly become loose after years of wear and tear, and eventually, you’ll need to tighten or replace them.
What are tires on a bandsaw?
Only $13. A band saw tire is a vital piece of any band saw. Its purpose is to protect the wheel from making contact with the blade and therefore causing damage to it. The Tire you purchase needs to be as close as possible to the size of the band wheel that you are covering.