"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
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On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:01:08 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:

In a properly designed Band Saw, with a tire of the proper size and
durometer, particularly if it has flanged wheels, it should not be
necessary to glue the tires on. If it does not have flanged wheels
then it probably should be put on with an adhesive.

There are at least a half million Delta 14" BS out there that did not
have the tires glued to the wheels.

All of that makes sense to me but with the 14" saws in mind, a wide blade is
not recomended. IIRC one of the manufacturers, I think Laguna, recomends
that when using wide blades to track the blade near the front of the top
wheel so that the teeth do not come in contact with the tire. I wonder if
that would possibly result in the tire moving around or off the wheel if it
were not glued into position.


That said, the only downside I can see to using an adhesive is when
you would need to change the tires because they are cut or worn. I
would ask the Laguna people how hat is achieved.

Agreed but I would also think that if the adhesive were not evenly applied
that there could be high spots under the tire. Ill have to remember to ask
that question at the show.

Thank you