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29th August 2019, 11:39 AM #1Intermediate Member
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Matthias Wandel 20" Bandsaw
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone here has built Matthias Wandel's 20" bandsaw.
If so, could I possibly ask what size bicycle tyre you used for the wheels?
Thank you.
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29th August 2019, 01:48 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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is that a trick question? By definition, wouldn't it be 20" ?
but didn't his bandsaws all use turned timber wheels?
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29th August 2019, 02:32 PM #3Intermediate Member
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No, not a trick question.
On his smaller 14" bandsaw he used smaller-than-14"diameter tyres for a tight fit.
His timber wheels still need a bicycle tyre for a better grip on the blade when it was turning.
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29th August 2019, 05:10 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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If I recall correctly someone reported in this forum that he regretted building one of his saws but I have no idea who it was or how long ago.
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29th August 2019, 05:25 PM #5Intermediate Member
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For every one person disappointed, there are about twenty as-happy-as-Larry with the bandsaw.
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29th August 2019, 10:17 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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so looking at the general market for tyres, I am expecting that it'll be 18", but might need to be 16". 14" thru 26" rim size for a bike are available at 2" increments, but just looking at a reputable bike chain online shows there's heaps of options at 20" (59 options), 18" has 3, 16 has 7... so is it better to go bigger ?
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