Hi all, I have a Delta 36-600 10" table saw. It uses a notched belt ("timing belt") with matching teeth on the drive shaft so it cannot slip.
When this saw starts up it comes to full speed in about 1/2 second. The inertia of the arbor and blade puts a huge strain on the belt (and other mechanical parts) during that fast startup time. I am replacing the belt for the 3rd time in 5 years because the teeth get stripped/sheared off during startup.
Is there any way to slow down the startup of this thing? I would be perfectly OK if it took 3 seconds to come to speed... I am not sure why it was designed this way in the first place. Can a capacitor or some other (safe) electrical modification help?
Thanks for any ideas!
-Mark
When this saw starts up it comes to full speed in about 1/2 second. The inertia of the arbor and blade puts a huge strain on the belt (and other mechanical parts) during that fast startup time. I am replacing the belt for the 3rd time in 5 years because the teeth get stripped/sheared off during startup.
Is there any way to slow down the startup of this thing? I would be perfectly OK if it took 3 seconds to come to speed... I am not sure why it was designed this way in the first place. Can a capacitor or some other (safe) electrical modification help?
Thanks for any ideas!
-Mark