Band Saw Drive Wheel Rubber Problem

[scratchedup]

This is an old saw but has really had light use. I've changed the blade several times and it does a pretty good job. Sometimes I cut thin aluminum that creates a lot of filings that tend to stick to the rubber belt(?) on the drive wheel that the blade rides on.

The other day the saw blade was acting strange so when I pulled the cover off the rubber belt was coming off then it just spun off...

How do I fix this?
Do I need a new frictional belt (good luck)?

 

[rlitman]

It is called a tire, not a belt.
You could try some adhesive under it to get it to stay in place on the wheel. Or you could buy a set of polyurethane tires that are stiffer, which won't eject like that.

 

[ezzzzzzz]

Cutting metal on that saw is creating excessive vibrations leading to the tire walking off. The shavings can be expected. I'd consider replacing the tires or at least using an adhesive intended for the task. I've used Carter tires with success on my Rockwell 15" saw.
http://www.carterproducts.com/band-saw-products/band-saw-wheels-tires

 

[rsanter]

Either use a little weatherstrip adhesive, or like said change to a better tire

Bob

 

[Packard V8]

Cutting metal on that saw is creating excessive vibrations leading to the tire walking off.

Maybe, but I've found it's the aluminum is harder to cut, thus more resistance on the blade teeth, thus requires more force to drive, which has to be transmitted from the wheel to the tire to the blade. This constant strain causes the tire to literally stretch, thus loosening on the wheel.

jack vines

 

[A_Pmech]

Switch to a polyurethane tire.

 

[nine4gmc]

I just restored an old Craftsman 12" recently and use new Urethane tire on it from ebay. I used the same style on a 14" Delta that I restored a while back. They may help but you probably need a metal cutting saw for best results.

 

[scratchedup]

THANK ALL

The wheel measures 11 7/8" dia. Is this an easy size to replace?

 

[rlitman]

THANK ALL

The wheel measures 11 7/8" dia. Is this an easy size to replace?

You have a 12" wheel. It says it right on the picture.
The question is the width.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H685AO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H6D3VU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I also see stuff listed as 1" wide, but it is much more expensive.

 

[Indexmill]

Buy a new tire and don't cut steel. Be very careful with aluminum. It's a wood saw.