Looking for 3 tires for an old band saw.

[trilect]

My 12 plus year old 10" task force band saw is finally broke, well its not broke the tires on the band wheels are dryrotted.

It looks like this beast isn't made anymore and I can't find tires that will fit it.
The wheels are 5 7/8 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch wide.

I was thinking of taking an inner tube from a harley or other motorcycle and cutting my own tires.

Any ideas?

[ger21]

You'd probably be better off buying biggerones and cutting them to fit. You could always try your idea first, it's cheaper.

[ViperTX]

Actually Woodcraft and Rockler both sell replacement tires that are superior to the rubber/neoprene ones. Both are woodworker supply houses and they are on the internet...I order from both when I'm working with wood.

[Chagrin]

woodworker.com has 10" urethane bandsaw tires ... but for $20 each! Scary thing is that the site is one of the cheapest retailers you'll find.

[trilect]

Originally Posted by Chagrin woodworker.com has 10" urethane bandsaw tires ... but for $20 each! Scary thing is that the site is one of the cheapest retailers you'll find.

Do they sell the belts according to diameter or is it belt length?

[Chagrin]

They go by wheel diameter. Sorry, I misread your original post and thought you had a bandsaw with three 10" wheels (they do exist, but they're a bit rare). I don't believe it's possible to cut a bandsaw tire to use it on a smaller wheel since they essentially act like a rubber band on the wheel.

Understanding what you have now I think your best bet is to take the bandsaw to a nearby cliff or get an OEM part.

[trilect]

Originally Posted by Chagrin They go by wheel diameter. Sorry, I misread your original post and thought you had a bandsaw with three 10" wheels (they do exist, but they're a bit rare). I don't believe it's possible to cut a bandsaw tire to use it on a smaller wheel since they essentially act like a rubber band on the wheel. Understanding what you have now I think your best bet is to take the bandsaw to a nearby cliff or get an OEM part.

Yes I'm starting to think the cliff is the way to go, but its like throwing an old friend away. I scavenge the motor out of it and melt it down and make a rememberance plaque.

[trilect]

Update.

Found some belt that work at wallmart. They're hoover vacuum cleaner belts

[fortyfinge]

masking tape. Just plain white masking tape. About 8-10 wraps around the circumference of your wheel. I tried this about 15 years ago as a stop gap method while waiting for the new rubber ones I'd ordered to arrive. The new rubber was a pain to install and only lasted a couple of years under daily use.
I've been back to the tape for ten years.