View Full Version : Can I change the location of a band saw motor?
Dave Contant
03-17-2024, 2:05 PM
Hi. I'm looking for a 14" band saw that I can put on an existing cabinet, but most of the ones I find have the motor mounted down in the base. Could I mount the motor on top of the cabinet behind the saw and just get a different length belt if needed? I've seen some saws configured like that, but not many available for sale.
Lee Schierer
03-17-2024, 2:45 PM
I don't see why you can't mount the motor the way you want. It should still work just fine as log as the pulleys are aligned properly. You would still need a way to adjust belt tension.
Carroll Courtney
03-17-2024, 2:59 PM
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TsEAAOSwmnNljv8s/s-l1200.webp
No problem, like others saying
Dave Contant
03-17-2024, 4:00 PM
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TsEAAOSwmnNljv8s/s-l1200.webp
No problem, like others saying
Yep, that’s what I’m looking to do.
Dave Contant
03-17-2024, 4:02 PM
Thank you!
Bruce Wrenn
03-17-2024, 8:20 PM
I've own both the saw pictured, and the enclosed base model. Saw is the same, just motor location is changed, so the answer is yes. Enclosed base model has a smaller footprint.
glenn bradley
03-18-2024, 11:09 AM
Did this with an old Delta 14". No issues.
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