Hey whats the proper way to adjust belt tension on a unisaw and how do I know when they are too loose or tight??
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A moderate squeeze should deflect at least 1/4". Even if they are very loose, there is not much chance of slippage with three belts, but if they are loose enough for them to be flopping around from belt memory, you could pick up some undesired vibration in the blade.
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