51 Papy Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Another belt grinder build. I'm working off plans but have come to a stop. I'm not sure what to do next so I'm asking for oppinions. What are you guys/gals using, a spring or hydro cylinder? I have read that springs bounce and I have replaced a lot of cylinders on tool boxes vans ect. Not sure which direction to go. I have not built the tension/tracking arm yet so it's wide open. Thanks in advance for your oppinions! Papy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I used a spring and a turnbuckle for the tensioning arm. Turnbuckle makes the tension adjustable. I've never had my tension arm bounce. It stays put unless I pull down on the handle to take the belt tension off to change a belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I used a spring in the vertical telescoping mount for the tracking wheel directly above the drive wheel and have noticed zero bouncing. If I need to adjust tension I slide the horizontal telescoping element the platen and contact wheels are mounted to. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Papy Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks John and Frosty. I think the spring will last a lot longer. Turnbuckle sounds like a good idea. Papy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Papy Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 After a couple of months it was good to sand/grind on a project. Thanks to all for ideas and help. Have to build the stand next and find a permanent home for it in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Nice looking build! Very handy addition to the shop, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51 Papy Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks John. Can't believe how I ever got by without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 My thought exactly after I finished mine and found how much I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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