Manual for craftsman 12 inch band saw model 113.243311

SOURCE: Band Saw Blade won't stay on

A lot of the larger band saws, and I don't know about your particular model, has an ajustment on the bottom wheel that tilts the wheel in order to track the blade. It is right at the axle and tilts it from there.  If the back guide is a roller bearing I woud think you would want to roll all of the time.  If a solid bearing block natually a small space where it  will not hit is enough.   

SOURCE: need manual for craftsman bandsaw

Craftsman bandsaw

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SOURCE: straight cutting with rip fence

when i use my table saw, i use clamps on the fence, i dont rely on the one built in.

SOURCE: I have a 12 inch Sears/Craftsman band saw. I got

that is where I would look first, you would need your model number and go to Searspartsdirect.com and type in your model number to find and order the replacement rubber tires and that should take care of your problem

SOURCE: I have a 12" Sears - Craftsman - Band Saw and the

Two potential issues here:

a.) You probably need to align your bandsaw wheels. Here's a link to a craftsman 12" bandsaw manual. Assuming you have model 113243310, 113243311, 113243300, or a similar model, read over page 12-14 "Installing the blade". Specifically, look at section 10 about adjusting the tracking.

Having the blade guides set properly is important too. A thrust bearing (the one up top, behind the blade) that's set too far forward can push the blade off the wheels too.

b.) If it's flat out too loose and you can't get it tight, the blade might be too long. It's worth double checking your manual to confirm you are supposed to be using an 80" blade and double checking the blade package to make sure you actually have an 80" blade.

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