Redtab78
Well-Known Member
Looking for some ideas on how to mount my motor so that I can adjust the tension. I have searched and searched and it seems as though a ton of pics are no longer view able, or the ones I can see are mostly the direct drive style. I already have all my parts (1/2 HP Smith and Jones motor 1750 rpm, 14" cast aluminum pulley and a 1.5" pulley) so i should be right around the 190-200 rpm mark on the mill side with roughly around 15 or so ft/lb torque. I have all of that figured out, its just keeping the belt tensioned properly that has be stumped.
I have an idea to use springs somehow under a base plate the motor will be on, but im not sure if this has already been done and all the "trial and errors" have been worked out.
I have an idea to use springs somehow under a base plate the motor will be on, but im not sure if this has already been done and all the "trial and errors" have been worked out.