Hi Folks,
I have a 14" Delta bandsaw (w/riser block) on the enclosed stand, and recently installed a new motor belt because the original one (14 yrs old?) broke.
Question is what is the optimal tension setting to minimize vibration contributions from the pulley/belt assembly?
I have aligned the pulleys so that they are in the same plane.
When using my finger to deflect the belt, I think that 1/4" deflection results in less vibration than 1/2" deflection, but this is pretty add hoc. BTW, there is about 16" between the edges of the 2 pulleys.
Any experiences/suggestions as the Duginske books don't seem to address this topic?
thanks George