Changing the Drive Belt on the Frontier OS27 Sawmill

I have the drive belt fail in the middle of a cut. I show hope I change the belt. the belt I use is a Gates B84.
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[@everydaywithmenick]

these things happen, that's why we prepare and get spares 😄 I wonder why I was advised for a B83 over the B84. As you seen on mine it was a little tight getting it on however there was little adjustment needed on that belt 😄
Great demonstration buddy 👍

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I only bought B84 because it was on a forum somewhere. I lucked out. I have a replacement on the way.

[@jims6308]

I also blew a couple belts on my OS 27. The next time you order a drive belt try the Gates 6986. The guys at my local parts store said it is made for applications where you have a backside idler. So far so good. The belt is obviously wearing in but it hasn't come apart. For what it's worth there's my 2 cents. Wait, with inflation the way it is maybe my thought is worth 4 cents. Ah, now that makes me feel like I'm delivering real value :))

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I definitely will. Thanks for the tip

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I just screen shot your suggestion so I'll remember it lol

[@SuperHurdman]

Hi Jerry It is been a busy summer for me. So I am a bit rusty on following along with you! Regardless now your changing you belt I would like to share with you on a modification I am considering doing and thought to share. I have a lumber mate 2000 and it has the same set up for belting as your frontier. Also the woodland mills have it and several other mills. I was thinking and will get to mine when I get time eliminating the idler pulley and running 2 smaller belts I feel the elimination of the larger belt would give less friction and less bending. Here is the idea if a person gets a double pulley and mounts it up on a 45 degree angle and uses a small belt to go from your wheel where the blade runs on a angle to mock the larger belt then run a additional belt from your motor to the double pulley. I think this set up would let belts last longer as it eliminates the back bending of the larger belt. I hope you can visualize how it would run and would like to know what your thoughts might be on the subject! It would be easier to draw you a picture Maybe I could do a video and post it that way you could have a better idea on how it would run!

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I understand what you are saying and that's a great idea. Replace the idler pulley with a double pulley. Little belt to the clutch and a smaller drive belt to the drive wheel. I wonder why they don't do it? I'm guessing that would add cost to the original build they want to keep their costs down

[@briansaxton6770]

Great video... anyone know the idel belt length???

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

I use a B84 for the drive belt.

[@briansaxton6770]

How about the smaller belt?

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

B56. I've never had to replace that one yet. I do have both hanging in the mill shed.