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Another homebuilt bandmill question
« on: July 02, 2005, 08:33:11 AM »
Any thoughts on the use of 18" pulleys for band wheels ( i have these ) instead of larger diameter wheels ?

thanks
Dan
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Re: Another homebuilt bandmill question
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2005, 09:43:02 AM »
Here is quite a discussion on wheel diameters.

http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=9790.0
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Re: Another homebuilt bandmill question
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2005, 10:41:56 AM »
I used 18" pulleys on my homebuilt.  7 years and no regrets.  Go for it.
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Re: Another homebuilt bandmill question
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2005, 08:34:49 PM »
Thanks for the replys. I just wanted to make sure it didn't limit my ability to cut .
Project X.1 is underway.
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