Hey all,

I picked up a 14' Shopcraft Bandsaw that is in need of new rubber "shoe"(?) belts that go around the pulleys that the blade rests on. Anyone know where I can find these and if this is even the right term for it? I did find the drive belt at McMaster-Carr.

Stretch on Rubber Tires is one source. Check over at owwm.com, they have a lot of info on replacing band saw tires and sources.

Thanks BT,

I'll look them up.

most woodworking places have them, they are called TIRES, try woodcraft, Rockler, and Lee Valley tools.

Urethane Bandsaw Tires - Woodcraft.com

Urethane Band Saw Tires - Rockler Woodworking Tools

Urethane Bandsaw Tires - Lee Valley Tools

You will have to put the urethane ones in boiling water to be able to stretch them on, but they need no glue to hold them in place.

Edited June 18, 200818 yr by irnsrgn

I too picked up a 14" Shopmaster bandsaw - it needs a blade and belt.

Do you recall what parts you ordered from McMaster-Carr?

Did you use Hollow Core? Urethane Round Belting. Was it yellow?
joined with a Connector? $1.16 per foot?

6567K65 Plastic Connector for 1/4" Outside Diameter Urethane Hollow Core Round Belting $5.96 per Pack of 25

Also, what size blade fits? 14" Shopmaster bandsaw T7060-20P

You can also make you own band saw tires from the right size truck inner tube with a pair of scissors or a sharp knife.

The saw blade was as follows:

4179A863
Bimetal Band Saw Blade 5'10" L, 3/8" W, .025" Thk, 10-14 Tpi, Vari/Vari
In stock at $24.29 Each

Round drive belt:

I bought 2 different sizes.

8060K39
Neoprene O-Ring Round Belt Black, 1/4" Diameter, 26" Outer Circle
In stock at $7.46 Each

1835T413
(Same as 3044K706)
Urethane O-Ring Round Belt Clear, 1/4" Diameter, 27-1/4" Outer Circle
In stock at $7.86 Each

I can't remeber which one is on now but it works.

Another material to use for tires is a good heavy felt, if you have access to some. My old Delta saw has this glued on over the old worn out originals. It was probably 1/4 or 3/8" thick originally. It has been on there as long as I can remember (it was in Dad's shop for years before I got it).

That's an Idea. I still haven'tfound shoes for 6 " pulleys wheels. You can buy them cut them and glue them. But to find ones that fit, haven't seen them yet.