Craftsman 12" Bandsaws

[daddo]

Only USA made masking tape UL approved for BS wheels should be used.

[doobes]

Neither one.  IMO it won't even be worth $35 for a decent set of urethane tires.

You're headed or nothing but frustration. My advice is scrap them and look for a better saw.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

Firstly, don't use urethane tires.  Get some real rubber tires.  PM me if you need a source.  Then put the Carter upper guide on it.  Great saw for small scroll saw type work.  Here is my 103.0103 which is one model earlier:

[tablesawtom]

The older Craftsman band saws really were a great little saw. The wheels are indeed crowned. I am not going to get into the type of tire to get except to say it is 7/8ths wide and not 1" If you have room keep both  keep them both. It is easier to change band saws than band saw blades.

Tom