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paulmcohen wrote:The link does not seem to work.

It works for me.

Here is a similar one from frets.com:
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I am currently working on a solution for reducing the output speed, but primarily for horizontal boring. I really don't like the idea of using the SS speed reducer and pushing it back and forth on the way bars. What I am trying instead is using a small 1/3 HP motor belted to the jointer shaft. So far, so good. It will also run the bandsaw at a reduced speed. Right now I am at about 450 rpm with a 1-1/2 inch motor pulley and a 3-1/2 inch shaft pulley. With a 7 inch shaft pulley, this would be about 250 rpm.

I will probably start a new Thread when I get more details worked up. I do like the idea presented here for just the bandsaw, though.

twoblocked, did you see my post that discussed this approach?
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=6453

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No I didn't. I will read it now.

Peter:

Not to highjack this thread, but just one quick question. With the 8 inch pulley, will the coupling still have clearance on the upper aux shaft? When I measured, it seemed awfully close. I don't want to spend $25 for something that won't work for the bandsaw.

If he's done it. It works.
Trust me.

Thanks for the comment holsgo, but I have not done it, ie, used my setup to slow down the band saw, I was only using the lathe mode. I just set it up to check clearances:
My belt/pulley just clears the coupling
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But, the coupling is an inch too short if your version has same dimensions as mine:
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This could be handled by using something like a 1/2" router bit chuck, a short 5/8" shaft with a 1/2" section, and move the 5/8" drive hub left. OR, mount the motor so the motor support is not between the haedstock and the band saw!:D
My dc motor clears the body of the band saw ok.

BTW, twoblocked, please remind me what the $25 was for.

I was referring to your inventiveness, which I have copied a thing or two off of.
BTW. Making a cross slide for a South Bend milling attachment. Cutting 3/8 and 1/2 carbon steel on the bandsaw. Works fine. Have to have patience as you feed in at a steady rate but the speed is about right. Now, heat is an issue and coolant would be mandatory for much thicker pieces.

Here is an update. Looks like my original file with the FPM data vanished.
Here is a photo of the chart.