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   RalphBarker | Feb 20, 2013 02:07pm | #1

   Alignment

   There should be a small amount of adjustment as to the position of the respective pulleys on the shafts. Otherwise, it's a matter of mounting plate fiddling, as I recall.

   Also, mine runs much smoother with a link belt, rather than the conventional v-belt.

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=6040&site=ROCKLER&filter=link%20belt

   The link is for Rockler, but these are available at most suppliers.

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   PhiWoodworking | Feb 20, 2013 03:19pm | #2

   I can attest to success with the link belts, eliminates any vibration due to "memory" sometimes observed with traditional belts.  I have the same table saw model. Your best bet is to hold a straight edge along the arbor pulley to gauge relative alignment to the motor.  I would recommend supporting the motor mounting plate to take the tension off of the belt while adjusting the motor position.  Belt tension on the motor during adjustment will pull it askew.

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   Nick11 | Feb 20, 2013 07:38pm | #3

   I could not find any adjustment on the pulleys.  That is not to say there isn't one.

   The virations and noise are acceptable.  My concern is any excessive wear and tear to the belt, pulley or something else.

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   RalphBarker | Feb 21, 2013 10:12am | #4

   Pulley adjustment

   The pulley is held in place on the shaft with a set screw (to hold the lateral position) and a short piece of key stock (to keep the pulley from spinning on the shaft). The set screw is usually on a projection, but may be inside the V on a "flush" pulley. The amount of "adjustment" depends on the length of the shaft, but might be a half inch or so on each pulley. In general, it is better to keep the pulley as close to the bearing (inside the motor or on the machine) as possible to reduce potential bearing wear.

   To adjust the position, just loosen the set screw and slide the pulley along the shaft.

   http://images1.mcmaster.com/Contents/gfx/large/6204kp1l.png?ver=12827948

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   Nick11 | Feb 21, 2013 09:07pm | #5

   That works!

   Thank you!

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   Nick11 | Feb 21, 2013 09:07pm | #6

   That works!

   Thank you!