Urethane Bandsaw Tire 2 Pack for 20" Delta Rockwell 28-34X 28-35X 28-26X 28-64X 28-65X 28-66X and Yates J120 Band Saws
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We put the tire on a 28-inch wheel. 3X0. The tire fits perfectly in the wheel's groove.
This isn't an oversight. It's a Delta 28 that I'm working with. The 640 and the 2" tire fit perfectly, and your model number is listed as a match in the product information. I hope this information is useful to you.
Work excellently, with a nice tight fit and a very low noise level. Ironically, they appear to be rusting!
I'm not sure if you can, but we didn't use anything and the tires have held up well (no adjustments required) for over six months of daily use.
Selected User Reviews For Urethane Bandsaw Tire 2 Pack for 20" Delta Rockwell 28-34X 28-35X 28-26X 28-64X 28-65X 28-66X and Yates J120 Band Saws
I've installed a lot of Bandsaw tires over the years, and I especially enjoy restoring the larger ones. This is the first time I've put a tire on and noticed cracking right away. These are the most expensive tires I've ever bought, so I soaked the tire in sun-heated water for an hour before slipping it on with soapy water. It wasn't difficult; I'd been there and done that before, but this time there was a noticeable crack near the back of the tire, as well as another hairpin crack. I drew a circle around the cracking and drew a small arrow pointing to it; the left one is much larger than the hairpin one on the right. The original rubber tire disintegrated while I was using the saw, which is why I had to replace it in the first place. I'm worried that this crack will spread and split this new tire, and I don't have the confidence to remove the other good original tire from the saw, which I think I'll need as a backup now. All of my bandsaws are set up with different blade sizes, but this one only uses a quarter-inch blade. br> I'm not sure whether I should return this tire or hope for the best, but it's worth considering at $250. I'm disappointed to say the least. I considered ordering the blue ones from eBay, but after reading so many positive reviews, I decided to give you guys a try. Bummer.
On a beautiful morning, I set the blade tension on my old Delta 20" saw, double-checked everything, and turned it on. Gasp - The original upper tire, which was 50 years old, blew to bits - This was concerning, as there are almost no parts for this saw available - I assumed I'd have to buy secondhand or something along those lines. Anyway, a quick Google search turned up these, which I was able to install on the upper and lower wheels with some effort - yeah! br>br>Kudos to the person who suggested using tie straps to aid in the installation - This is, without a doubt, the best course of action. br>br>In addition, I made a couple of "tire irons" out of an appropriate straight-edged object. To help lever these on, use a grained hardwood that is about 1/4" thick and 1 1/2" wide. I wouldn't trust the strength of dowels because they're usually of poor quality. br>br>And that was the end of it.
It is difficult to put together. This is fantastic! It was a pain to put these together! Part of this was due to the fact that I had nowhere to put a dismounted wheel and had to do it in the saw. Warm (but not too hot!) Water was helpful, but in the end, you just have to push through. Following the included instructions, I was able to get the blade to track perfectly, and my saw was reborn! It's a lot less work than getting rubber tires that don't fit (i. e. no center rib), having to grind your own crown, and having to use special glues to save maybe $20 in total (ask me how I know all of this). These fit perfectly, are snug enough to eliminate the need for glue, and I anticipate that they will last the rest of my life.
Although they are a little pricey when compared to other urethane bandsaw tires, I am pleased with my purchase for my Delta 20" bandsaw. It took about 30 minutes to install on the wheel by myself without removing the wheels. a quarter-cup 1/2" wooden dowels can be inserted under the tire to help it jump onto the wheel. I used a couple of adjustable clamps to hold the tire on the wheel while I worked the dowels on up and under the tire until it popped into place because I didn't have an extra body to assist with the installation. The rib on the tire, I believe, will help the tire last longer and will probably aid in installation by holding the tire in place during the installation.
The 1964 Rockwell runs smoothly, quietly, and consistently. For the past few months, I've been running a much less expensive tire with a filler, which has been nothing but a source of frustration. Because I spent the extra money, the Saw now performs as well as it did when it was new. The amount of strength required to pull the tire over the wheel made the installation a little difficult, but it would have been simple a few years ago. This purchase has made me very happy.
On my bandsaw, these tires spin very smoothly. br>I expected it to be difficult to install them because I had read so many posts about it online, but it only took about 2 minutes per wheel: The key is shown in the photo, and the tires were held in place with zip ties. It was a cinch to use.
Runout is minimal (if at all). br>Installation is time consuming, but the end result is a perfect fit.
And they were a dream to put on.