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13th October 2005, 02:54 PM #1
Bandsaw Wheels
I am currently in the process of cleaning up an old Hyco bandsaw that I was given. The only thing that needs to be replaced is the rubber on the bandsaws. I have seen bandsaw wheels redone just using rubber sheeting glued on with contact adhesive and then shaped by hand, which I think I would like to have a go at.
What I would like to know is what particular type of rubber sheet should I get to redo the wheels? Any sensible suggestions would be appreciated.
ThanksHave a nice day - Cheers
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13th October 2005, 03:13 PM #2Retired
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Originally Posted by Wood Butcher
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13th October 2005, 03:13 PM #3
I've read of bicycle inner tubes being used on shop-made bandsaws.
Presumably split down the centre and with the valve removed.
How long they last I can't attest to.
HTH,I wanted to become a brickie but my old man said "No son, learn a trade."
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13th October 2005, 03:42 PM #4
Hi Rowan,
They have a slight crown on them ....I think. The only work I've done on any is scrape the build up of dust and sap etc, by freewheeling the wheel (NOT driven!!) and apply an old chisel as a scraper. Don't know how it would go removing rubber to shape it, but the join itself can be a problem.
Why can't you find some genuine stuff, maybe its sold per metre?
Cheers,Andy Mac
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In answer to your question I would have two concerns.
Cutting it out of rubber sheet there would naturaly be a join and that may be a problem. Making it stay stuck.
Also rubber sheeting I have used in the past has a kind of canvas through the middle which may make it difficult to shape. If thats what you meant.
Pehaps a generic bandsaw tyre of the same diameter would be the way to go.
Greolt
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13th October 2005, 04:18 PM #6
On old car tube makes a good bandsaw tyre.
Cut it on an angle so it will stretch on the bandsaw wheel.
For a real big bandsaw you could use a truck or tractor tube.
The curve is usually part of the wheel not the tyre.
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13th October 2005, 04:35 PM #7
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Andy - Went to Clark Rubber, but the problem was that they have so many diferent types of rubber and no-one there could say for certain which type was the best.
Duckman & Echinda - Is an option I thought of, but how long would the rubber last being streched like that???
Greolt - The bandsaw I saw done had the joint scarfed and glued with contact cement. Apparently been going for 5 years now and not a problem. And you can still get reinforced rubber 'insertion' sheet.
I can get replacement tyres but they will cost about $40 / pair. Rubber sheet is a lot cheaper and anything that saves money which I can spend on other tools is worth trying.Have a nice day - Cheers
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13th October 2005, 04:49 PM #8
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13th October 2005, 04:55 PM #9Originally Posted by Wood ButcherI wanted to become a brickie but my old man said "No son, learn a trade."
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13th October 2005, 05:48 PM #10
Bandsaw Tyres
Rowan,
I suspect your saw is probably a Dyco. If this is the case the tyres are available from the factory here in New Zealand.
Phone 64 9 272 3030
5/12 Neil Park Road,
East Tamaki,
Auckland,
New Zealand.
Rhys H.
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13th October 2005, 07:14 PM #11
Rhys, the bandsaw is a Hyco.
Dyco was made in NZ - Hyco was an Oz creation.Have a nice day - Cheers
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13th October 2005, 07:31 PM #12
Rowan,
We learn something every day!!
Cheers,
Rhys H.
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Originally Posted by Wood Butcher
Greolt
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14th October 2005, 01:22 AM #14
Only $40 for a pair of proper tyres, why bother mucking about?
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Some people just enjoy mucking about. So why not?
I probably wouldn't in this instance but I can understand if someone wants to.
Give it a go.
Greolt
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