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Title: 50 inch blade on a belsaw
Post by: timberjackpa on January 16, 2009, 02:29:54 PM

What is the max size saw a belsaw will handle? Thanks Tony

Title: Re: 50 inch blade on a belsaw
Post by: clawmute on January 16, 2009, 03:15:06 PM

Not certain of the maximum. I ran a 48" on mine and it performed great. 50" would be fine I believe as long as you have enough power. Ran mine on a Buick V6. The 48" was from the factory at my request and they said it was OK.

Title: Re: 50 inch blade on a belsaw
Post by: HOGFARMER on January 16, 2009, 03:29:03 PM

Mine came from the factory with a 46" blade. At the time that the M-14 was made they were avilable with either a 40" or 46".

Title: Re: 50 inch blade on a belsaw
Post by: bandmiller2 on January 17, 2009, 08:16:44 AM

TJ,at the Belsaw feed rate I don't think you would have any problems.Big oak mayby slip the feed belts a little.Frank C.

Title: Re: 50 inch blade on a belsaw
Post by: sparky on January 19, 2009, 10:27:14 PM

I bought 2 Bellsaw mills a few years back and both had 52" blades. The previous owner used belt power from a John Deere Model 80 farm tractor which has about 75 HP. I intend to place one of them in operation this spring. I am looking for a PTO adapter and would like to hear fromanyone that has one for sale.

Sparky in MN

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