How long should my belt be?

[junquecol]

One of my contractor's saws uses a 41" belt, as best I could remember. Monday, I located a 43" belt that I had for some time. It was too long. I think you need to bring the motor mount back on the rails, almost to the outer end. I leave less than 1/4" of rod showing. Any more, and motor mount drags on rear of cabinet of saw. If I would get off my lazy butt, I could count the links for you.

[Bill Mason]

Thanks Bruce. I had it down to 40 to 41" but was going to wait until I ran some tests to post the results back here.

[junquecol]

60 links in mine. I counted them this morning. Yours may vary a couple of links, depending on your pulley set. If you haven't, I suggest that you order a replacement set of turned steel pulleys from In-Line Industries. They are actually cheaper than buying local cast iron pulleys. I am ordering a set for my friend's saw this morning.

[jeff...]

Your Belt should be just long enough to hold your pants up above your hip and high enough to cover your underwear, no lower. This is so when you bend over your not showing your crack - remember crack kills!!!. It's length should just long enough to enable you to position the belt buckle centered with your zipper and the extra length neatly tucked into the belt hoop on the left hand side of the belt buckle. You don't want more than a couple of inches past the belt hoop. If it sticks out to far past the belt hoop, It's generally acceptable to fold the extra length back under the belt hoop. If you don't fold the extra length back under the belt hoop gravity will pull it down and it will look like you have an extra appendix hanging in front of you swinging in the breeze. The extra length seems to draw unnecessary attention to the crotch area...

IMHO - That's how long your belt should be.

Thanks