So I kick my bandsaw on this morning to do a quick little cut and the thing creates a really nasty kaboom as the blade jumps to the side and the whole upper guard comes crashing down. I shut it off and take a look and the entire bottom tire is now folded up and stuffed into the upper guard Bummer…..so I do a quick search online and find that the tires are still available…..for only $171 each I'm figuring if I replace one might as well do both, but that's a lot of coin for a couple tires, especially when normal tires run something like $30 or $40.
I figure I'd check in here and see if anyone has alternate sources, ideas, or a really nice Italian 20" bandsaw they don't need Now for those who aren't familiar the Delta 20" saws have a grooved wheel. The tires are pre-crowned and have a tongue that first into the wheel groove. So can't easily just throw plain old rubber tires on there.
thanks,
Jeff