HFT 14" bandsaw mod

[Paul Jones]

C-Bag,

The photos definitely help explain your modifications. The weight of the motor provides the belt tension. Buying the blade guide gets you running right away and probably one of the most important parts.

Thanks for posting the photos. Lots of great ideas.

Paul

By the way, I have been installing four Cylindrical Vibration Isolators ($20 for the set from Zoro Tools) on some of my electric motors to isolate the motor vibration from the main frame of machine tools and it really makes a big difference along with using a linked belt (see http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/1...chniques-19914). In fact when I disengage the lead screw and feed rod selector gear on the geared-head metal lathe, I can hardly hear any electric motor running. It is pretty amazing. Also, the machined surface finish has absolutely no visible hint of tool vibration.