Craftsman 12 inch Bandsaw How I Installed Urethane Tires
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The trick is to clamp one spot, stick a screwdriver underneath and wedge it so it doesn't move, slowly rotate the wheel and it will pop right on. You'll have to move the clamp every few inches, but it's super fast and no need to put the tires in hot water.
@@Tallstreehouse thanks
It's good to see someone working on the same saw as I have. Thanks so much.
Thank you!
It’s a reliable old saw
I had that saw for about 20 years. Never did change the tires or de-tensioned the blade. Sold the saw for more than I paid for it new! Good demo, Luie for those that need a little help taking care of their Craftsman bandsaw! 😄
Phil
I picked this saw up off of Craigslist many years ago. Like to g egg t a bigger newer one someday, but I have to work with this one for now. It’s been good to me 👍😎
Thanks for watching and commenting
In the past I have used beefy electrical zip ties as clamps.
And, the shaft of a screw driver to help work the tire on the wheels.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your support and comment👍
Thanks for your video. It was very helpful. Instead of soaking my new replacement wheel tires in hot water, I fastened them down securely onto my workbench with wood screws and let them overhang the workbench a
Few inches. This allowed me to keep the wheels from moving while using a few spring clamps and stretching the tire around the wheel. Not easy but it worked.
Thanks for watching !!!
And great tip👍 what’s the old saying? More than one way to skin a cat
Very instructive, I'll be back when I finally own a band saw.😅
Nice video 👍
Thanks for your support 👍😎
No problem 😀
Nice I never replaced them
It’s not needed that often 👍😎
good info, Luie. I have the same model bandsaw which came from my Dad’s shop. I tried to mount urethane tires, but finally went with rubber ones that came from Craftsman. Gave it a complete refurbishing and tune-up. It is a good saw on which I use a fine blade or the sanding belt. But since then I acquired larger capacity bandsaws. I just received the replacement tires for one of those saws. I wore out the original ones cutting up turning wood. Guess I will have to quit procrastinating and put them on. Last time, I used two paint sticks under the tires for leverage, along with the clamps. Saved my fingers from getting bitten!
I would love to get a new one one day, but for now I must keep on with this one. I picked this up for cheap from Craigslist many years ago. It hasn’t let me down yet except for maybe the capacity
Thanks for commenting 👍😎
Nice video Luie, that is a clear explanation and instruction about replacing your
band saws tires
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on this video
I really appreciate you 👍😎
I've got an almost identical bandsaw. Did this a couple of years ago. You managed to do it without any of the "impolite comments" That I uttered! A bit of advice, back off the tension in between using the saw. The blade tends to "seat" into the urethane and causes vibration.
great tip thanks!!!
Great job Luie! I found myself grunting and grinding trying to help you get those on,haha!
Thanks I think that helped me get it done😀
Great video Louie. I changed my tires about 5 years ago. I cannot say that the saw worked any better than with the old tires.
I know what you mean
Did you replace with rubber?
I replaced them with urethane tires.
This will be a helpful video Luie. The tires can be hard to get on and always nice to see it done.
Great safety tips and also using the spring clamps to keep the tires in place. Kind of like having extra tire irons when fixing a flat on a dirt bike.
I had that same saw but a few years older. The metal covers were a lot different. Like something you would see on a car from the 40's.
As a matter of fact I do have a bandsaw I have been wanting to put urethane tires on. It is a very old Delta. Pre-1947 but it runs great after.
Thanks for the inspiration for me to finally order some tires.
Gary
Please let us know how it goes for you!
Thank you so much for your support and kind words Gary it really means a lot to me 👍😎
I will for sure...I have been putting off doing this for sometime now.
Right now it seems as I have a thousand things going on. I ordered the bearing upgrade for my other bandsaw. I got it in the mail last week and need to find the time to do that.
Somebody told me that when you retire you will have all the time to do what you want.
Well been retired for 11 years and I guess I want to do one heck of a lot because I still don't have enough time LOL
@@ThePapa1947 😂
This was relaxing to watch 👍👍
Thanks
I just had to install new tires on my bandsaw! I actually had my tires sitting in my garage for about 3 months and you motivated me to get mine done. Do you have a favorite blade company? I decided to try a Timberwolf this time, but usually used Olsen’s.
No I don’t have a favorite
I usually just search internet and because of my low budget I usually try to find good deals.
I have used Olsen
Great information. I’ve thought about changing them. I do get some wandering on the blade and recently cut some green wood line so they are a bit sticky. Thanks.
I was putting it off for a while
It’s really not that bad
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍😎
Great info!
Thank you
Great video Luie.
If I had kept my old DeWalt Bandsaw this is something I would have got around to at some point.
Take care my friend.
Cheers, Huw
Thanks
Hope all is well.
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Good video Luie, you provided lots of information on how bandsaw tires are changed, I have never done it and my bandsaw is fairly new but will keep this in mind if I ever need to change the tires! Thanks!
Cheers Al
Thanks for watching 👍😎
Thanks for sharing Luie. What is the advantage of urethane over regular rubber?
Honestly?
IDk… durability?
I’d cut my hands off lol 🤣🤣👏👏👏👏
No you wouldn’t 🤣
What size tires did you put on?
I don’t have the specific size in mind. But I ordered for my bandsaw
Thanks Luie! How long do tires normally last?
I would say the two major things to look for are generally appearance. Do they look cracked pieces missing or valleys.
And does the blade seem to be wondering more than usual
No matter how careful you try to be you can’t get a good cut.
Thanks for watching and commenting
I appreciate you 👍😎
Hello Spindles; I have a Craftsman Model 103.0103 that I want to put back in service. Unfortunately, the upper wheel hinge or axle (have seen both names for part) which is pot metal was broken. Actually, the ears were both broken when I got it. I have been unable to find a replacement part but have seen some whole vintage machines for sale. Do you have any idea where a replacement part might be obtained? Also, is there a method of repair for the pot metal ears that I still have? Thanks.
Hello,
Unfortunately I have no leads for you to find parts. The best thing I can suggest is, eBay
Thank you so much for your comment 👍
@@spindlesworkshop9744 , interestingly the top ebay listing for this model is one in NJ with the same broken part.
@@spindlesworkshop9744 can pot metal be repaired? Btw, I found your tire-change video very instructional. Thanks.
@@jimc.709 I have seen cast metal being welded so yes it can. You can also keep an eye on Craigslist for saws
I have a craftsman 12 inch bandsaw. Per the manual, to square the blade, I need to adjust with a set scew. However, it does not matter how much I turn this scew I cannot get the blade square with the table, any suggestions?
If you have a tilting table perhaps it’s the table that’s out and not the blade?
I don’t know if this is direction you are talking about?
@@spindlesworkshop9744 yes it is tilting head, but it's all the way to zero, unable to move anymore.
@@Navillus2273 sorry with out being there to see I’m afraid I won’t be much help ☺️