Hi all,

I recently acquired a 14" bandsaw and would like to replace the tires. I've
done a search on Google, but I'd like to have your comments about the
different ones. Also, any suggestions on good quality blades would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Cranmer

I buy blades and tires from Suffolk Machinery 1-800-234-SAWS for the
Rockwell 14".

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 00:22:25 -0400, "Christopher Cranmer"
wrote:

Hi all,

I recently acquired a 14" bandsaw and would like to replace the tires. I've
done a search on Google, but I'd like to have your comments about the
different ones. Also, any suggestions on good quality blades would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Cranmer

Christopher Cranmer wrote:

Hi all,

I recently acquired a 14" bandsaw and would like to replace the tires. I've
done a search on Google, but I'd like to have your comments about the
different ones. Also, any suggestions on good quality blades would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Cranmer



Take a look at wood slicer blades at Highland Hdwe at
http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/index.asp or at Suffolk Machinery
at http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/. Both offer excellent blades and
tires of all sizes.
mahalo,
jo4hn

I second Highland Hardware.

Wayne


"Christopher Cranmer" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I recently acquired a 14" bandsaw and would like to replace the tires.
I've
done a search on Google, but I'd like to have your comments about the
different ones. Also, any suggestions on good quality blades would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Cranmer

In article ,
"Christopher Cranmer" wrote:

I recently replaced the tires on my bandsaw. The old tires slipped off
easily. I was surprised how hard it was to mount the new tires. It
took a couple C-clamps and several prying tools.

Dick

Richard Cline wrote:

In article ,
"Christopher Cranmer" wrote:

I recently replaced the tires on my bandsaw. The old tires slipped off
easily. I was surprised how hard it was to mount the new tires. It
took a couple C-clamps and several prying tools.

Dick

The most recent tires for the ancient 12" Craftsman (purchased from
Suffolk) came with mounting instructions, including a hot water soak.
The bad words that go with the mounting I already knew.
j4

Discussing this with support led me to thinking heating prior to
installation then strectching them on was to preclude the need for
adhesive.

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 19:34:28 GMT, jo4hn wrote:

Richard Cline wrote:

In article ,
"Christopher Cranmer" wrote:

I recently replaced the tires on my bandsaw. The old tires slipped off
easily. I was surprised how hard it was to mount the new tires. It
took a couple C-clamps and several prying tools.

Dick

The most recent tires for the ancient 12" Craftsman (purchased from
Suffolk) came with mounting instructions, including a hot water soak.
The bad words that go with the mounting I already knew.
j4

I just received my blades and tires from Suffolk today. My BS is a newer
(2002) Bridgewood 15". I'm hoping that I won't need the clamps, prying
tools, and bad words!!

To the OP - I haven't used the Timberwolf blades yet, but everything I've
heard here is that they are amoung the best available. They were sure nice
to deal with on the phone - very helpful. My saw is a little "off size", so
they custom made the blades and tires to fit - no extra charge.

I'll do a short post after I get the tires and new blade on, and get it in
some wood.


Nick B

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Richard Cline wrote:

In article ,
"Christopher Cranmer" wrote:

I recently replaced the tires on my bandsaw. The old tires slipped off
easily. I was surprised how hard it was to mount the new tires. It
took a couple C-clamps and several prying tools.

Dick

The most recent tires for the ancient 12" Craftsman (purchased from
Suffolk) came with mounting instructions, including a hot water soak.
The bad words that go with the mounting I already knew.
j4

Preheating by soaking for required time really softened the urethane
tires I got from them and if memory serves the only tool used was the
shaft of a screwdriver to get last portion of tire over the wheel
edge. Easier than expected.

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:26:51 GMT, "Nick Bozovich"
wrote:

I just received my blades and tires from Suffolk today. My BS is a newer
(2002) Bridgewood 15". I'm hoping that I won't need the clamps, prying
tools, and bad words!!