On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:29:27 GMT, Pat Barber
wrote:

The one with NO groove will require "crowning" to get correct
tracking in my opinion. This question comes up quite a bit on
OWWM concerning older bandsaws that don't have the "groove" for
the tire to fit on. Some folks seem to get by without this process
but tracking can be a problem.

Doesn't matter if it is flanged, grooved or flat, all require a crown
in order to track.



Leon wrote:
I am considering the purchase of a new band saw when the woodworking show
comes around in Houston next month. I am looking at the Minimax MM16 and
the Laguna 16HD. Both have cast iron wheels however Laguna glues the tires
to the wheels. Mr."Laguna" indicates of course that the tires should be
glued to the wheels. Minimax on the other hand advertises that their tires
fit on groves and do use an adhesive to hold them in place.

Which is better? Is it personal preference or is one better than the other?