[DesertRatTom]

Try this for tires: https://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-BS902-...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00U5U023U

Or this: https://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-bs901-band-saw-parts-c-7931_7949_7951.html

A new one is just $140: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-2-5-Amp-9-in-Band-Saw-BS904G/205503634

Or step up for double that for a Rikon 10 inch saw that's much more robust, about double the Ryobi. Rikon 10-306 10″ Deluxe Bandsaw https://www.amazon.com/Rikon-10-306-10″-Deluxe-Bandsaw/dp/B07GK32TGV

I gave my 9 inch toy away. The Rikon is used constantly in my shop and will even handle light resaw duty with a good half inch blade. And if you want to use a 1/8 th blade for tight curves, you can get the carter guide. It comes with roller bearing guides, top notch machine, definitely not a toy.

 

[DesertRatTom]

Jim, I have gotten to really enjoy using band saws. I often use one for little things, like taking a notch out of a sheet of ply, or cutting circles, or other odd shapes. Trick is to get the tracking right, which is related to tires and where the blade rides on them. Have fun with that saw.

 

[DesertRatTom]

Just a quick addition: The blade makes all the difference. Pop for a good blade, probably less than $15 for that small saw. I think most of them are around 53 inch blades but check to make sure. You're not going to be able to do any resawing, so a quarter inch blade is probably a good one to start with. A half inch blade, properly monted on those new tires, will help make straighter cuts. Short blades like that don't stay sharp for very long. Hope you have some fun with it.

 

[DesertRatTom]

Thank You. Manual blade length spec is 59 1/2 inches.

Another question. Most other 9 inch saws have a 2.5 Amp motor. The motor on this saw is 2.3 Amps. Significant?

Not really much difference in power. You're not going to be able to use this on thick, dense hardwod without cutting VERY slow. That's not much power to start with. It's why I call this class of saw a toy. You can have fun with toys.

 

[DesertRatTom]

I like the Timber Wolf brand for my small saw. Although you can get a 1/8th blade for fine work, they are fragile, particularly if over tensioned. I prefer the 3/16th for a small blade. My blades are 72 inches long so they last a little longer than the shorter ones. I keep a half inch, 4TPI blade mounted for general use. The Timber Wolf blade makes a very nice cut. Lenox also gets good reviews.

 

[DesertRatTom]

I got my blades from Amazon. Not a bad selection, and I like the free shipping.

 

[DesertRatTom]

@Herb Stoops The WEN and the Rikon are the same machine. I really enjoy using the small saw. Much more convenient that using the 14 inch which I have to roll out and hook up to the DC.