Recent content by Doug Mungham

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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    Hi ALL thank you for all the information. I am afraid that you are asking questions of some one who has NO idea that is why I posted in the first place. I have NO equipment to do any test on what I am trying to achieve, I am trying to put together a 1950's American band saw, I have 98% together...
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    Hi Dr.D the application is a 1953 Delta craftman 28-110 band saw. the band saw wheels are 10" dia on a shaft with a 5" drive wheel, 11 1/2" away is the motor with a shaft speed of 2800 rpm at this time but if I can not get the drive pulley on the motor shaft reach the right rpm then I will look...
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    I might have to try and find a 1725 rpm motor ?
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    would a 1.6" pulley be the right speed to get 900 rpm at 10" wheel is that what you are saying
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    I already have it running but it appears to fast. the drive pulley is 3" dia that I turned in wood, when running smoke comes from the wood being cut so I am assuming that it is running to fast
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    thank you for information but looking for motor drive pulley diameter not belt length
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    Calculating Pulley Size for Band Saw Motor

    0 / 0 Hi all I am trying to find the diameter for a pulley on a drive motor for a band saw the motor turns 2800 rpm the next pulley is 11 1/2" away that is 5" dia on the same shaft is the band saw wheel which is 10" dia and must turn 900 rpm . any help would be great. Doug.
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    How do I find the diameter of a pulley on a drive motor for a band saw?

    Hi all I have posted a question to DENNISN anyone who has any help it would be gratefully received. I am trying to find the diameter for a pulley on a drive motor for a band saw the motor turns 2800 rpm the next pulley is 11 1/2" away that is 5" dia on the same shaft is the band saw wheel which...