How long should my belt be?

Bill Mason · 05-14-2008, 03:14 PM

I am just now getting my shop setup since I moved here last fall. I cannot seem to find the belt for my Delta 36-441 contractors saw. I stopped at Klingspors today and picked up a link belt. The kit is 48" but I realize now I don't know how long it should be. It looks to be about 41" but I don't really want to guess. I couldn't find anything on the Delta site or in my manual.

Thanks,
Bill

McRabbet · 05-14-2008, 03:30 PM

This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate...

Bill Mason · 05-14-2008, 03:35 PM

Thanks Rob but the problem is that the motor sits on a hinge and I can make it anywhere from about 36" to 45" by making it closer or further away. I am sure there is an optimum angle/belt length. Cool site though!

Originally Posted by McRabbet

This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate...

McRabbet · 05-14-2008, 03:55 PM

Unless someone else has the same saw and can give you a measurement, I suspect that the critical thing is to have the correct tension on the belt. I'd make for about 38-40" and then you'll have room for stretch or tension.

Bill Mason · 05-14-2008, 05:34 PM

Rob,

I guess I'll go with 40" and see how that runs and if it is ok when I tilt it. It looks like I can always add links back in if I need to.

Thanks,
Bill

Glennbear · 05-20-2008, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by McRabbet

This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate...

Thanks Rob !!! soon I will be building my air cleaner using a recycled furnace blower and motor and I planned on changing the mounting configuration of the motor to the blower and this calculator saves me a lot of trial and error in getting the right belt

BumoutBob · 05-20-2008, 10:03 AM

Bill, my 1981 Rockwell /Delta contractor saw belt is part number 400-06-133-00001 It measurers 43.25" on the outside. It is the original belt.

striker · 05-20-2008, 11:10 AM

You guys are too smart and serious for me. I read the subject line and all I came up with was: long enough to keep yer draws up which for me is longer & longer & longer........

Howard Acheson · 05-20-2008, 11:14 AM

Just keep adding or subtracting links until the motor always keeps tension when you completely raise and/or lower the blade. Then check for clearance as you fully tilt the blade.

Check it again after a couple of weeks as the belts sometimes stretch.

Bill Mason · 05-20-2008, 11:15 AM

Maybe we need to switch to suspenders?

Bill Mason · 05-20-2008, 11:17 AM

Gee Howard, that sounds an awful lot like work.

Good idea, thanks!

Bill Mason · 05-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Bob,

Sorry, I missed your reply the first time. Mine is only 3 years old and 43" seems a little long. I'll let you know what I find when I get it mounted.

Bill

Originally Posted by BumoutBob

Bill, my 1981 Rockwell /Delta contractor saw belt is part number 400-06-133-00001 It measurers 43.25" on the outside. It is the original belt.

SteveColes · 05-20-2008, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by striker

You guys are too smart and serious for me. I read the subject line and all I came up with was: long enough to keep yer draws up which for me is longer & longer & longer........

That was the answer I came up with, but as webmaster, I thought it might be inappropiate to interrupt such a serious question with my and your answer. Good for you, I was a coward.

Bas · 05-20-2008, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by SteveColes

That was the answer I came up with, but as webmaster, I thought it might be inappropiate to interrupt such a serious question with my and your answer.

Steve, you're the web master. You can do anything you want! What's the fun in having that exalted position if you can't say what everyone else is thinking....

If I were the web master, and there was no important announcement, the scrolling thingy at the top would say "This text is scrolling from right to left" or "Important news flash: Make sure you check ▄≡√°≡µ╫╫". The "Featured Photos" section would ALWAYS include Roger in his infamous tinfoil hat. Tom Hintz' ads would only be visible to me (and Tom of course, or he'd get suspicious) for the first 24 hours. Etc.

DavidF · 05-21-2008, 11:42 AM

I was actually waiting for Bas to mention the trouser/belly, I was a cowered too, but I felt SURE he would, just goes to show you don't really know everything about a person, maybe he has a belly phobia??

05-14-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	How long should my belt be? I am just now getting my shop setup since I moved here last fall. I cannot seem to find the belt for my Delta 36-441 contractors saw. I stopped at Klingspors today and picked up a link belt. The kit is 48" but I realize now I don't know how long it should be. It looks to be about 41" but I don't really want to guess. I couldn't find anything on the Delta site or in my manual. Thanks, Bill

05-14-2008, 03:30 PM	#2
McRabbet Webmaster Libraries Administrator Advisory Panel Name: Rob Payne City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 65 Posts: 3,912 Threads: 108	Re: How long should my belt be? This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate... __________________ Rob Truths: My other vice is .... I got cleared by my Doctor, so I'm eager to get back to it!

05-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	Re: How long should my belt be? Thanks Rob but the problem is that the motor sits on a hinge and I can make it anywhere from about 36" to 45" by making it closer or further away. I am sure there is an optimum angle/belt length. Cool site though! Originally Posted by McRabbet This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate...

05-14-2008, 03:55 PM	#4
McRabbet Webmaster Libraries Administrator Advisory Panel Name: Rob Payne City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 65 Posts: 3,912 Threads: 108	Re: How long should my belt be? Unless someone else has the same saw and can give you a measurement, I suspect that the critical thing is to have the correct tension on the belt. I'd make for about 38-40" and then you'll have room for stretch or tension. __________________ Rob Truths: My other vice is .... I got cleared by my Doctor, so I'm eager to get back to it!

05-14-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	Re: How long should my belt be? Rob, I guess I'll go with 40" and see how that runs and if it is ok when I tilt it. It looks like I can always add links back in if I need to. Thanks, Bill

05-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#6
Glennbear Member Name: Glenn City: Baskerville State: VA County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 59 Posts: 708 Threads: 62	Re: How long should my belt be? Originally Posted by McRabbet This V-belt calculator should give you a fairly close estimate... Thanks Rob !!! soon I will be building my air cleaner using a recycled furnace blower and motor and I planned on changing the mounting configuration of the motor to the blower and this calculator saves me a lot of trial and error in getting the right belt __________________ " I get knocked down but I get up again" - Chumbawamba

05-20-2008, 10:03 AM	#7
BumoutBob Member Name: Bob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 133 Threads: 15	Re: How long should my belt be? Bill, my 1981 Rockwell /Delta contractor saw belt is part number 400-06-133-00001 It measurers 43.25" on the outside. It is the original belt.

05-20-2008, 11:10 AM	#8
striker Member Name: Stephen City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Threads: 14	Re: How long should my belt be? You guys are too smart and serious for me. I read the subject line and all I came up with was: long enough to keep yer draws up which for me is longer & longer & longer........ __________________ STRIKER

05-20-2008, 11:14 AM	#9
Howard Acheson Member Name: Howard Acheson City: Bolivia State: NC County: Brunswick Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 183 Threads: 2	Re: How long should my belt be? Just keep adding or subtracting links until the motor always keeps tension when you completely raise and/or lower the blade. Then check for clearance as you fully tilt the blade. Check it again after a couple of weeks as the belts sometimes stretch.

05-20-2008, 11:15 AM	#10
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	Re: How long should my belt be? Maybe we need to switch to suspenders?

05-20-2008, 11:17 AM	#11
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	Re: How long should my belt be? Gee Howard, that sounds an awful lot like work. Good idea, thanks!

05-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#12
Bill Mason Member Name: Bill Mason City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 59 Posts: 49 Threads: 9	Re: How long should my belt be? Bob, Sorry, I missed your reply the first time. Mine is only 3 years old and 43" seems a little long. I'll let you know what I find when I get it mounted. Bill Originally Posted by BumoutBob Bill, my 1981 Rockwell /Delta contractor saw belt is part number 400-06-133-00001 It measurers 43.25" on the outside. It is the original belt.

05-20-2008, 01:24 PM	#13
SteveColes Webmaster Advisory Panel Name: Steve Coles City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 63 Posts: 4,738 Threads: 832	Re: How long should my belt be? Originally Posted by striker You guys are too smart and serious for me. I read the subject line and all I came up with was: long enough to keep yer draws up which for me is longer & longer & longer........ That was the answer I came up with, but as webmaster, I thought it might be inappropiate to interrupt such a serious question with my and your answer. Good for you, I was a coward. __________________ Steve Coles "If you can't say something nice, at least make it funny"

05-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#14
Bas Member Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 Posts: 1,627 Threads: 68	Re: How long should my belt be? Originally Posted by SteveColes That was the answer I came up with, but as webmaster, I thought it might be inappropiate to interrupt such a serious question with my and your answer. Steve, you're the web master. You can do anything you want! What's the fun in having that exalted position if you can't say what everyone else is thinking.... If I were the web master, and there was no important announcement, the scrolling thingy at the top would say "This text is scrolling from right to left" or "Important news flash: Make sure you check ▄≡√°≡µ╫╫". The "Featured Photos" section would ALWAYS include Roger in his infamous tinfoil hat. Tom Hintz' ads would only be visible to me (and Tom of course, or he'd get suspicious) for the first 24 hours. Etc. __________________ Bas. I don't need it. I just want it.

05-21-2008, 11:42 AM	#15
DavidF Member Name: David Fenton City: Pittsboro State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 51 Posts: 3,114 Threads: 141	Re: How long should my belt be? I was actually waiting for Bas to mention the trouser/belly, I was a cowered too, but I felt SURE he would, just goes to show you don't really know everything about a person, maybe he has a belly phobia?? __________________ David "There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea" Bernard-Paul Heroux

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