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Finally came across a suitable motor as the basis of a belt grinder (2.25 horse treadmill motor) and have spend a fair bit of time reading related threads here. Stol...uh, I mean... picked up a lot of good ideas, thanks!
I notice several references to needing a motor that turns CCW. Looking at how they are mounted (motor to left, drive pulley on right) and applying a little common sense, I'm guessing the object is to have the belt moving down in relation to the tool rest. IE, from top roller to bottom roller on a vertical setup.
So, if I mount my CW motor facing the other way (motor on right, drive pulley on left) I'll still have that top-down rotation on the belt and all will be well, right?
I notice several references to needing a motor that turns CCW. Looking at how they are mounted (motor to left, drive pulley on right) and applying a little common sense, I'm guessing the object is to have the belt moving down in relation to the tool rest. IE, from top roller to bottom roller on a vertical setup.
So, if I mount my CW motor facing the other way (motor on right, drive pulley on left) I'll still have that top-down rotation on the belt and all will be well, right?