Blue Max Bandsaw Tires
Without a doubt this was everything that you said it was and all the "whoopla" about putting them on is "just that." After heating the water and allowing the tires to set in the hot water, it took me 5 minutes to put on the top tire. I have a Craftsman Bandsaw and the bottom tire is way down in the cabinet. Don't even try to put the bottom tire on without removing the lower pulley from the drive shaft. It is simple process to remove the lower pulley. First loosen the set screw, remove the pulley (you may need to tap the edge of the pulley around the shaft if has never been removed) being careful not to lose the Key in the key way, follow the instructions using a clamp and the supplied tool. First time worked like a charm. Total time, including putting band saw back together ready for adjustment with a new blade, 20 minutes.
I saw a different method online installing the same "Blue Max" band saw tires that I believe is worth mentioning. This installation was as follows: both tire pulleys were removed from the band saw. Place the tire on the bottom of the pulley and place a Zip tie 90 degrees up on each side of the pulley to hold the tire against the pulley (make sure that the Zip ties are pulled very tight preventing the tire from slipping off the pulley. Then place the pulley on the floor and place your foot through the pulley to hold the tire in place, so it does not come off the bottom of the pulley, then with both hands stretch the upper part of the tire up above the top of the pulley. Then, using the round part of a screw driver (or the tool supplied with the "Blue Max" tires, ease the top of the tire onto the pulley.
In both of these examples be sure to check the installation making sure the tire is centered, all around, on the pulley.
I found this product to be everything it was purported to be. After the installation, the band saw was quieter and the adjustment of the new blade went without any problems. As far as, "Cons", there was NONE. All in all, this is a superior product at a very fair price.
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