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   PeteBradley | Dec 21, 2006 06:00am | #1

   Does this machine have regular glued tires? If so, standard procedure is to put them on, then trim with a utility knife.

   Pete

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   Ejc | Dec 21, 2006 06:36am | #2

   Yes, I believe they are glued on, it's not my machine. I am trying to help a friend of mine.  I think I can understand what you mean. However ive never tried this.  If you glue the over sized tire on to the wheel , then use a razor to trim the tire to the inside of the wheel channel?

    

    Thanx  

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   mapleman | Dec 21, 2006 08:32am | #3

   Ej,

   yes, that's how it is done. Try Iturra design, they might have what you are looking for, they specialize in bandsaws and after market parts and accessories. They also have great info on changing/replacing tires.

   Lee

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   Ejc | Dec 21, 2006 02:03pm | #4

   Thanx  Mapleman,

    it never ocurred to me that the tires might be oversized in width purposely.  As he nor I have ever done this I guess its part of that "curve", Thanx again for  the help. Eric

    

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   PeteBradley | Dec 21, 2006 05:18pm | #5

   I've never trimmed down a tire for a channeled wheel, though I know it's doable.  If you're a first timer, finding tires of the right width will make the job somewhat easier.

    

   Pete

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   forestgirl | Dec 21, 2006 08:20pm | #6

   Eric, like Lee (mapleman) said, contact Iturra Design.  They don't have a web site, here's their phone number:

   1-866-883-8064

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   

3. 
   HowardAcheson | Dec 22, 2006 12:02am | #7

   Have you contacted Jet service. Can't believe they don't have replacement tires. They do for their 14" BS.

   Howie.........
4. 
   uhrich | Dec 22, 2006 01:56am | #8

   Just trim the 1.5" down with a sharp razorblade (hand fed of course) after they're installed.

   We just replaced some northfield tires sized for our saw from the manufacturer, and easily trimmed them to fit. Very professional looking also.

   Good luck.

5. 
   BruceS | Dec 22, 2006 03:31am | #9

   Urethane Band saw tires for the 18" Jet can be gotten from http://www.eagleamerica.com   Part # 485-1419.  With these tires there is no need to glue or trim !  They will be a direct replacement, they were designed to be 4% undersized  so that when installed they will grip the wheel on there own,  Life can be easy!

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   PeteBradley | Dec 22, 2006 05:06am | #10

   Almost all band saw tires are undersized prior to installation. Mileage will vary as to whether glue is required.Pete