Need help with a bandsaw.

[navycop]

I have a Universal (manufacturer) bandsaw. It is 3 speed. I can add photos when I get home. Has anyone ever heard of this brand? Not much info on google. I need a tire/belt for it.

 

[ldb2000]

If your talking about the tires that go around the wheels that the blade rides on , they are more or less standard sized . Most 14" bandsaws will use a 14" X 1" tire and so on . Several places on the net sell Ureathane replacement tires for most standard sized bandsaws . These are very good upgrades for any bandsaw and will help even cheap bandsaws preform better .
These guys have them in several different sizes and there are other places that sell them in other sizes http://www.mcfeelys.com/bandsaw-accessories
They are very easy to replace , just soak them in warm water to soften them up and then stretch them over the wheel , no glue is needed but you can use some if you want . Make sure to let the saw sit for 24 to 48 hours before you install a new blade .

 

[Fred]

Check with your local Woodcraft or such for Carters brand for the tires. They may make your bandsaw's size. Most hobbyist's bandsaws are 14", but check the size of the wheels on your's to be sure. http://www.carterproducts.com/product_list.asp?cat_id=15

http://www.carterproducts.com/ is to their main website.

BTW, the Carter guides make any bandsaw an enjoyable machine to own and use. There is a vast improvement in the abilities of the saw. They are pricey, but well worth the investment if you use a bandsaw a good bit. I recently exchanged my Powermatic out and put the Carter guides on. There is no comparison in what it cuts like now versus the factory guides. :biggrin:

 

[Hess]

if it is a belt for the drive set up and you have the old one just measure it and see it you can get close.

Want to say that brand was Sears? like General is to HF