--- title: Band Mill Wheel Resurfacing description: We are often asked, “When should I grind my wheels?” Find out the answer. image: https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hubfs/Parts2.jpg --- [![McDonough Manufacturing Company](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png?width=233&height=60&name=BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png "McDonough Manufacturing Company")](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com) - [About Us](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/about) - [Products](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products) - [OptiX MAXX Resaw](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/optixmaxx) - [Bandmills](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/bandmills) - [Resaws](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/resaws) - [Board Edgers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/board_edger) - [ALPHA Truss](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/alpha-truss-conveyor-system) - [Gangs](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/products/gang-edgers) - [Material Handling](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/material-handling) - [Carriages](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/carriages) - [Slabbers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/slabber) - [Product Videos](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/videos) - [Sterling Drill Grinder](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/sterling-drill-grinder) - [Product Guides](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/en/linear_edger_guide_download_page) - [Maintenance Tips](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/tips) - [Parts & Service](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/parts) - [Custom Rolls](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/en-us/mcdonough-custom-rolls) - [Parts](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/parts) - [Service](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/service) - [Wheels](https://info.mcdonough-mfg.com/wheels) - [Specialty Services](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/services) - [Inventory](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/inventory) - [Contact Us](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/contact) - [Careers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/careers) - [BID Canada Ltd.](https://www.bidcanadaltd.com/) # Band Mill Wheel Resurfacing We are often asked, “When should I grind my wheels?” While there is no clear cut answer, a general rule of thumb is once every 2 to 3 years if you are running a single shift or .005” wear. Some mills do it once a year and some do it once every five years. You don’t want to find yourself fighting filing room problems and find out your wheels are not flat. To check your wheels, place a machined straight edge across the face of the wheel. Make sure you insert a feeler gauge between the wheel and the straight edge to get an exact measurement. A little light can be very deceiving when trying to estimate wear on a wheel, so we recommend using a feeler gauge. To ensure your straight edge is accurate, rotate the straight edge 180 degrees and remeasure. If the gap is more than .005”, it is time to call McDonough to assist you in grinding your wheels. ![Parts1](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Parts1.jpg?width=300&height=400&name=Parts1.jpg "Parts1") ## Ready to Grow Your Business? [![McDonough Manufacturing Company](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png?width=233&height=60&name=BID%20+%20McDonough%20logo%20horizontal.png "McDonough Manufacturing Company")](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com?hsLang=en) 715 834 7755   2320 Melby Street Eau Claire, WI 54703   171 Hemlock Street Lower Woodstock, NB, E7M 4E6 #### About - [Our History](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/about) - [Careers](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/careers) #### Services - [Our Products](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/wheel-resurfacing#) - [Parts & Service](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/wheel-resurfacing#) - [Tips & Tricks](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/wheel-resurfacing#) #### News - [Visit our Blog](https://www.mcdonough-mfg.com/blog) All Rights Reserved. © 2023 Barricade [Follow us on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/McDonoughManufacturing) [Follow us on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/51695705/admin/feed/posts/) [Follow us on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/McDonoughMfgCo) [Follow us on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/mcdonoughmfgco/)