I was wondering how much difference those red link belt upgrades make
to a contractor saw. I have a delta 34-444 with the standard belt
(original issue- 12 years old). It does shutter and vibrate when
starting up and shutting down. Probably vibrates more than it should
during operation. What difference will changing to the expensive $25
link belt have?
My table saw shuddered terribly on startup and shut down, and
definitely did not pass the nickle test. New link belt=can ballance a
dime from startup to shut down! All saws should come with a link belt.
Worth every penny. Just make sure your pulley is the right size for the
right belt. I was advised to put a 1/2" belt on my 3/8" pulley. The
motor dropped twice. 3/8" works fantastic- If yours is 3/8 Grizzly.com
has them.
In article <[email protected]>,
Jerry <[email protected]> wrote:
>I was wondering how much difference those red link belt upgrades make
>to a contractor saw. I have a delta 34-444 with the standard belt
>(original issue- 12 years old). It does shutter and vibrate when
>starting up and shutting down. Probably vibrates more than it should
>during operation. What difference will changing to the expensive $25
>link belt have?
>
short answer: LOTS. all of it good.
Quieter under start-up/shut-down, and no load.
*noticably* less vibration, which translates to smoother cutting, and
better 'ease of use'.
what more do you want? Egg in your beer? <grin>
I agree with George. It is money well spent. You will get more power during
difficult cuts and the vibration is very low.
Tim
"George" <george@least> wrote in message
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> "Jerry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I was wondering how much difference those red link belt upgrades make
> > to a contractor saw. I have a delta 34-444 with the standard belt
> > (original issue- 12 years old). It does shutter and vibrate when
> > starting up and shutting down. Probably vibrates more than it should
> > during operation. What difference will changing to the expensive $25
> > link belt have?
> >
>
> Well, the two things you mention will disappear, if mine's any indication,
> and I had one of Gates' best no-memory types on it when I went red. The
> motor seems to stay put rather than climb under load, so you literally can
> set a nickel on edge and feed a chunk of 4/4 maple without toppling it.
> Twenty-five will seem cheap after you've run a few boards through.
>
>
"Jerry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I was wondering how much difference those red link belt upgrades make
> to a contractor saw. I have a delta 34-444 with the standard belt
> (original issue- 12 years old). It does shutter and vibrate when
> starting up and shutting down. Probably vibrates more than it should
> during operation. What difference will changing to the expensive $25
> link belt have?
>
Well, the two things you mention will disappear, if mine's any indication,
and I had one of Gates' best no-memory types on it when I went red. The
motor seems to stay put rather than climb under load, so you literally can
set a nickel on edge and feed a chunk of 4/4 maple without toppling it.
Twenty-five will seem cheap after you've run a few boards through.