Band saw wheel brush

Cool idea.
Nice execution…looks neat and clean.
Thanks for posting!
Ellen

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makes me think i better check out mine .
thanks.
great idea .

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Nice design. You could probably sell those mounts at the least. Definitely better than the cheap ones I saw at Rockler.

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Interesting idea. I have been considering something similar but relying on the stud mount that HF uses for my band saw.

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I don’t think this will last too long a toothbrush is designed to last (when brushing teeth ) 3 weeks believe it or not ,so it will probably go out of shape quite soon.I hope not.Alistair

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This reminds me that I need to get around to adding brushes to my saw. You would think that the high(er) end models would come with brushes installed already…but noooo!

This also gives me a good excuse to replace my current tooth brush. HA HA!

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Mine has one on the bottom. I guess I better add one to the top wheel. BZ

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We’ll keep you posted as to how long the brushes last.

I have often wondered about that… Sure glad you did it!

Did you screw the tooth brushes to the brackets?

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Good looking design and it looks well built.

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Nice idea…and sharp looking brackets…..I would agree with Alistair on the brushes not being durable though….

I wonder if a finer wire brush might do the trick?

Let us know how it works out…if the toothbrush works out….I have a ton laying around…I even see a lot of them at the dollar store….would be a nice inexpensive upgrade to the bandsaw.

Nice job!

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It’s been 6 months since installing the brushes on the bandsaw and thought an update is in order. The tooth brush works great; no scoring of the tires, while cleaning very well and no visable wear on the bristles. I think I’ll put a tad bit of pressure on the brushes as you see in the photo below. Otherwise with the combination of dust collection and brush additions have made me very satisfied.

I was “Rolling the Dice” and your tire cleaner popped up. Thats a great idea. I have not checked Gregs post yet but I do know what will get done by weeks end. Thanks for posting.

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