I am currently refurbing a 1952 Delta bandsaw. I have a question about belt tension. When I bought the saw it had the steel stand and a 1/4 horse motor mounted. I have since acquired the CI stand and a 1/2 horse Delta motor. My question is how do I adjust drive belt tension on this? I still need to get a pulley for the motor since it has a 3/4" shaft and the 1/4 horse had a 1/2" shaft. Any help would be appreciated.
Delta 14" Bandsaw Restoration
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driftpin
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Have you tried OWWM, the website for all domestic woodworking tools & info? Read the rules before you do anything.
My 1954 model has the cast iron "Art Deco" base as well, and luckily it is currently all in pieces so pics were easy. I don't see any problems with belt tensioning if you have all the parts. You simply raise/lower the motor base via the 4 corner studs to change the tension.
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AZ Pete
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lookin' good!
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Stuart in MN
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Very nice. The cast iron base is so much better looking than the steel leg stand.