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Jet JWBS18 bandsaw tyres

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I started the bandsaw for a small job and it made a banging/clattering noise with a very wobbly blade. Stopped it and had a look, the bottom tyre had partially broken off with most still intact on the wheel.

I had tensioned it prior to use adjusted the guides and had spun the wheels manually to make sure all was well. I have since checked the top tyre and that has two small spilts extending about 1/4 of the way across.

The manual says the wheel is 470mm and I measured the width of an intact fragment as 36mm. The wheel is crowned and the tyre fits into a channel. I have tried to find a supplier on the web but apart from importing form America not a lot of luck.

Anyone have suggestions for suppliers of either a supplier part or an alternative.

Thanks

Kevin
 
Someone has to ask the obvious.
Its a JET, Axminster sold jet for many years, they might even still. Have you asked them? 8-)
 
sunnybob":23fhwj42 said:
Someone has to ask the obvious.
Its a JET, Axminster sold jet for many years, they might even still. Have you asked them? 8-)
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Not yet, I looked on the web site but there was nothing obvious. I will call them tomorrow.

I will also call the supplier I got the machine from but I am not sure if they still do Jet.
 
I had seen some of those but wanted to try and avoid American imports, with carriage, import tax, VAT and handling charge it starts to get expensive. I have been caught by this before. Also saw Bandsaw Parts but their standard sizes cover a range and for the 18.5 inch wheel it is the maximum stretch for their 18" tyre and the width is about 1/16 inch wider than the recess, so I need to talk to them about how difficult it is to fit and whether the crown takes up the additional width and if I had to try and cut a 1/16 off the width I know I would make a mess. But thanks for the suggestions so far.
 
I have ordered a pair of belts from Bandsawparts. They are the Sulphur Grove Tool belts that they import from America. They assured me that fittings hold not be a problem. I will let you know how I get on.

Thanks for your suggestions.
 
If it’s a Urethane tyre they are reckoned by some to be quite difficult to fit so it may be worth seeing if there are any YouTube videos on the subject! ;)
 
Woodster":1dedz0ag said:
If it’s a Urethane tyre they are reckoned by some to be quite difficult to fit so it may be worth seeing if there are any YouTube videos on the subject! ;)
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Warm in hot water and use a smooth rod with no sharp bits to help feed round the wheel.

I decided to renew my bearings at the same time, so I clamped the wheel in the vice to hold it completely firm while fitting tyre, which was extremely helpful.
 
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