Band saw set-up.
#1
03-09-03, 05:40 AM
Band saw set-up.
I'm setting up a 10" Delta bandsaw I got at an auction a while back and could use some advice.
I only have the saw portion with no stand or motor.
Making the base and mounting the motor is a piece of cake but I'm not sure how fast to have the drive wheel turn.
I have a 6-tooth, 3/8" .020" blade, and will use an adjustable pulley once I'm in the correct range.
I also know that bigger is better but will a 1/2 hp motor make this thing work?
I only have the saw portion with no stand or motor.
Making the base and mounting the motor is a piece of cake but I'm not sure how fast to have the drive wheel turn.
I have a 6-tooth, 3/8" .020" blade, and will use an adjustable pulley once I'm in the correct range.
I also know that bigger is better but will a 1/2 hp motor make this thing work?
#2
03-09-03, 07:48 AM
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A 1/2 hp motor would be sufficient to cut a lot of things, but may bog down the motor in heavier cutting. I would go with a 1 hp motor. Blade speed is different on different bandsaws, and can go anywhere from 1000fpm to 4000fpm. Somewhere around the midrange can be a good place to set it.
#3
03-09-03, 08:40 AM
Herm:
Thanks for the info.
I will get it set up with a half horse motor. I was looking through my motor collection and found a brand new 1/2hp Delta motor I bought at a lumberyard clearance.
I set-up all my motors to be quick change anyway.
BTW:
Do you know the math to convert 2000 fpm to the rpm of a 10" wheel?
Thanks for the info.
I will get it set up with a half horse motor. I was looking through my motor collection and found a brand new 1/2hp Delta motor I bought at a lumberyard clearance.
I set-up all my motors to be quick change anyway.
BTW:
Do you know the math to convert 2000 fpm to the rpm of a 10" wheel?
#4
03-09-03, 08:54 AM
Hey!
I think I found the answer.
A really good conversion site:
http://www.simcotech.com/formulas/fpm.htm
A really good conversion site:
http://www.simcotech.com/formulas/fpm.htm
#5
03-11-03, 04:37 AM
Update:
I've got my saw running with the drive running at 1035 rpm.
The calculator gives me 2710 fpm which will cut through a spruce 2x4 with no effort at all.
The calculator gives me 2710 fpm which will cut through a spruce 2x4 with no effort at all.
