Band Saw Tires (Tyres)

You’ve got the wrong size. The new urathane tires require you to put them in very hot water with a drop or two of laundry soap. The tire needs to be in the water for 10 min or so. It makes the tire easier to stretch.

But again you’ve got the wrong tire.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

I know for the aftermarket tires they say to place them into a bucket of really hot water for a few minutes first but I dont know if they will expand that much, but may be worth a shot.

-- Frank Auge---Nichols NY----"My opinion is neither copyrighted nor trademarked, but it is price competitive."

Any suggestions on aftermarket tire sources?

Bo

-- Making sawdust in South East Texas

Get a catalog from Iturra Design. It is filled with useful information every bandsaw owner should have.

Iturra Design
4636 Fulton Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225-1332
866-883-8064
904-371-3998
KALLL@comcast.net

-- Ethan, http://www.merganserwoodworks.com, http://greystonegreen.blogspot.com/

Try Carter Products.

-- Maplewood, MN

I’ve just ran into the very same problem. Trying to correct the problem with Sears is a nightmare and they won’t let me wake up!

-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.

Sears is a girls underwear store! <vbg>

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

I agree with Bob #2!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

I soaked the tires like Karson and Frank suggested. It worked perfectly! The tires stretched on the wheel with a little elbow grease and I’m makin’ sawdust.

But I also agree with Bob #2. Sears is not an ideal woodworking tool place.

-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.