KMG belt speed increase via larger drive wheel

[oldgus]

Is the increase in belt speed worthwhile....I thought that too fast increases the margin of error...I'm thinking of buying a KMG....just wondered what the pros and cons where.

Thanks

 

[Daniel Koster]

Can't say about the new drive, but I find that I need high speed (90-100%)for the scotchbrite belts and for hogging/profiling and rarely go below 30% when finishing.

When you raise the max rpm, you also raise the min rpm. I imagine, though, that the min rpm will still be within acceptable speeds even with the larger wheel...so, it should be a benefit.

And Yes, increased speed equals mess-ups. So, only go full-turkey when you can afford a mistake.

 

[Cougar Allen]

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