14CX
24
REV#072023
Tire Maintenance
One of the major concerns regarding the maintenance of the bandsaw is how clean the tires are. As
the saw cuts, some of the material lands on the tire of the lower wheel. As the wheel rotates, the
material becomes compressed on the tire. The compressed material could have a negative effect,
such as vibration, short blade life and drifting of the blade.
A brush contacts the lower wheel and helps to prevent build-up. You should
inspect the tires regularly to check that build-up is not happening, especially the
lower wheel. The tires are made of rubber and wear just like car tires. They
wear in the middle, which causes a concavity/deformation in the tire.
Tire deformation makes it hard to track the blades, and for this reason it is
important to maintain the original shape of the tire. The best way to clean the
tire surface and maintain the original shape is to sand it with sandpaper. The old
tire surface often hardens and glazes over and should be redressed occasionally. This can be done
by sanding the wheel with 100-grit sandpaper. This will take off a little of the rubber and expose the
new rubber. Rotate the wheels by hand with the blade removed.
Replacing Tires
When tires have significant wear or are damaged, they should be replaced. The link below offers
assistance with the process to change tires.
https://youtu.be/hqbP-U-0PSE
Remove the new tire(s) from the packaging and allow to rest overnight.
1. Turn OFF bandsaw and disconnect power!
2. Remove bandsaw blade. See “Removing the blade from bandsaw”.
3. Remove the wheel(s) of the bandsaw by removing the nut securing the wheel.
4. Place the wheel flat on a workbench. It can be helpful to place the bandsaw wheel onto a wood
dowl placed into the workbench or end vise.
5. Remove the old tire using a scrap of wood to pry up the tire (or being very careful with a slotted
screwdriver not to damage the wheel). Clean and wipe the wheel.
6. Install the new tire. It can be helpful to use two spring clamps (soft pads) to hold the tire while
placing it around the wheel.
7. Using the dowl (or screwdriver) between the new tire and wheel, move it around the
circumference of the wheel to help seat the new tire properly.
8. Install the wheel(s) back into the bandsaw.
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