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Modat22
 
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Default I need a little bit of math help.

I'm cobbling together a DIY band saw and I'm trying to size Pulleys.

Band wheels are 15 inch diameter.

I need around 75 fpm speed on the band (I'm guessing on this, waiting
on band specifications for real number)

I will have a double pulley directly connected to one of the band
wheels probably being 12 inch diameter

Motor will be 1800 rpm 10 hp gas No idea on the motor pulley size.

I could really use a formula that I could play with editing the sizes
of the wheels and pulleys.

Thanks folks.

P.S. on a different topic I going to try a few welding classes. It is
cheaper in the long run and in instruction.