Band saw ID?

As FYI, I found out researching metal cutting conversions, that with a 14" wheel, the appropriate speed (of the upper wheel) for a metal cutting band saw - at mid range of 100 SF/M - is a scorching 28 RPM. The bimetal saws often have a simple 6:1 belt system for wood and a 30:1 gear reduction hub for metal cutting. All based on a 1750 RPM AC motor.

A DC motor with variable speed control might be a solution, if you find a nice wood machine you want to convert.

Personally, I decided to keep looking, as I have way to many machine repair projects waiting attention.

Glenn
 
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