DIY Bandsaw Build / Wheel Question

[made2hack]

Interesting concept made2hack. It's like something I would try. I don't have any experience with making a band saw but the first thing I thought of is, it would seem to be suitable for the idler but how would you drive the drive wheel (the one that actually would benefit by a rubber surface)?

Well, the drive wheel would have to be connected to the motor somehow, either by pulley & belt combination or gear, maybe direct drive. I was planning on having the shafts static and the wheel spin on the bearings.

Ralphxyz
You could use the puncture proof tires, you could flatten the crown on a lathe.
Wish I had room I'd like to make a bandsaw.
Ralph

Here's a picture Ralph of the approximate size so far.