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Brian Elfert

22/04/2005 12:42 PM

Unisaw vibration: Replace the belts?

I have a 1999 Delta Unisaw that I finally powered last night.

It has a little more vibration that I would like. I doubt it would pass
the nickel test.

Should I replace the belts since they probably have taken a set over years
of not being used?

Brian Elfert


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DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to Brian Elfert on 22/04/2005 12:42 PM

22/04/2005 8:49 AM

Brian Elfert wrote:
>
> I have a 1999 Delta Unisaw that I finally powered last night.
>
> It has a little more vibration that I would like. I doubt it would pass
> the nickel test.
>
> Should I replace the belts since they probably have taken a set over years
> of not being used?

It it has really been <years> of sitting tensioned, they may be pretty
stiff and changing them out will probably help. Be sure to replace w/
matched set.

If they seem in good shape, I'd try just letting it run (take
blade/loose arbor flange off) for a while to let them really warm up and
see if that helps.

Gg

"George"

in reply to Brian Elfert on 22/04/2005 12:42 PM

22/04/2005 3:41 PM

Right answer.

While you're down inside, make sure the pulleys are secure to the shafts.

"Ken" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:FW7ae.8807$c24.3389@attbi_s72...
> There are three belts, try off setting the belts from their original
> position , if this helps OK, if no change or the vibration gets worse,
> replace if it doesn't work out by running for a while.
>
> Ken
>
>
>
> "Brian Elfert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I have a 1999 Delta Unisaw that I finally powered last night.
> >
> > It has a little more vibration that I would like. I doubt it would pass
> > the nickel test.
> >
> > Should I replace the belts since they probably have taken a set over
years
> > of not being used?
> >
> > Brian Elfert
>
>

DD

David

in reply to Brian Elfert on 22/04/2005 12:42 PM

22/04/2005 6:46 AM

How long did you let it run? It might clear up if you run it for an
extended period. Otherwise, go with your instinct; replace them.

Dave

Brian Elfert wrote:

> I have a 1999 Delta Unisaw that I finally powered last night.
>
> It has a little more vibration that I would like. I doubt it would pass
> the nickel test.
>
> Should I replace the belts since they probably have taken a set over years
> of not being used?
>
> Brian Elfert

Kk

"Ken"

in reply to Brian Elfert on 22/04/2005 12:42 PM

22/04/2005 2:33 PM

There are three belts, try off setting the belts from their original
position , if this helps OK, if no change or the vibration gets worse,
replace if it doesn't work out by running for a while.

Ken



"Brian Elfert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have a 1999 Delta Unisaw that I finally powered last night.
>
> It has a little more vibration that I would like. I doubt it would pass
> the nickel test.
>
> Should I replace the belts since they probably have taken a set over years
> of not being used?
>
> Brian Elfert


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