blackout5783
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2011
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Post by blackout5783 on Jul 21, 2014 21:55:04 GMT -5
OK, this is more theoretical than anything but I've had this rolling around in my head for the last few days. Could you use roller chains and sprockets in place of belts and pulleys? I can see pros and cons for each "on paper", but that doesn't always translate to real life. I know that a chain would probably be much more efficient at removing one or more of your fingers if you aren't being careful, but are there other reasons not to use one?
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 21, 2014 22:31:04 GMT -5
Don't forget noise, and the need to lubricate chains from time to time. Chains if properly cared for would probably outlive belts 10 to 1. If noise isn't a problem, good sturdy chain guards would protect fingers and help to contain oil spray. I wouldn't use a chain on a saw. You want a belt which can slip or break in the case of a jammed blade. Chains and sprockets would be much more expensive than belts and pulleys.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 21, 2014 23:58:27 GMT -5
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jerrys
spending too much on rocks
Member since February 2014
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Post by jerrys on Jul 22, 2014 8:46:43 GMT -5
the link belts work great. I've used them on the old HP saws with the pillow block bearings on the outside. If the main belt breaks, one has to disassemble all the bearings and ruin the alignment to change the belt.
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Post by kap on Jul 22, 2014 9:51:03 GMT -5
I have chains on my big tumbler set up works great!
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