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    Bandsaw Gear Reduction Method

    I decided to add a gear reduction to my wood cutting band saw so I could cut metal. First I modified a auger transmission from a Honda snowblower. 11:1 reduction.
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    Then I added a treadmill motor and speed control.
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    Now I can control the blade speed for wood or steel with no loss of power...
    Last edited by IntheGroove; Mar 5, 2021 at 06:47 PM.

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