Can I change the location of a band saw motor?

[Dave Contant]

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]

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]

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TsEAAOSwmnNljv8s/s-l1200.webp
No problem, like others saying

[Dave Contant]

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]

Thank you!

[Bruce Wrenn]

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]

Did this with an old Delta 14". No issues.