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Some Mods To the Belt Drive On My Mill

YYCHM

(Craig)
Premium Member
VERY INTERESTING!! I have the exact same mill and have the same complaints with mine as well! I wish it had a few lower speeds and this looks like a great idea! Thanks for posting it.

Throw a 3 phase motor and VFD on her and you'll never have to change belt positions again. Second best upgrade I have made to my mill.
 

YotaBota

Mike
Premium Member
Thanks Terry, I've been looking for someway to do the 600rpm range. I set up with a link belt today, motor to spindle, and it will work well.:)
 

Rotaxxx

Member
Throw a 3 phase motor and VFD on her and you'll never have to change belt positions again. Second best upgrade I have made to my mill.


I have a 2hp 3 phase motor here to put on it one of these days, how ever money is tight (been out of work for a while) and I shouldn't buy a VFD yet so I will have to make due with what I have and try this out first!
 
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