Removing bandsaw tyre adhesive

[Ron Dunn]

I'm about to replace the rubber tyres on my bandsaw with urethane. This is the first time I've done a tyre change.

My bandsaw (Inca 340) has aluminium wheels. There are old dabs of rubber adhesive every 2" around the wheel.

What is the best way to remove this old adhesive?

[David Eisan]

You should use the same thing that auto guys use to remove gaskets and adhesives from engine blocks and heads.

A right angle die grinder with a surface conditioning wheel, something like this,

http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-18416

Take care,

David.

[Tim Morton]

I would try some IPA, or adhesive remover. Not sure I would take a grinder to the wheel though:eek:

[glenn bradley]

Regular old Ronson's lighter fluid will dissolve most adhesives. Before that I might try a heat gun and a scraper if you have one.

[Jim Heffner]

Lacquer thinner should remove that adhesive pretty quickly.

[Ron Dunn]

Thanks, guys ... I'll try the thinner/fluid approach first ... rather nervous about taking to my bandsaw with a grinder :)