Some Mods To the Belt Drive On My Mill

[YYCHM]

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]

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]

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!

 

[Dabbler]

terry I loved my B048 mill it is a great machine!