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I have decided to try and modify it to suit my needs. I like the lower belt speed it has. I need to increase the belt tension and reverse the motor direction.
I found this thread where a couple folks posted about adjusting the belt tension:
Re: Ultimate Power Sharpener from Chipping Away on the Woodcarving Illustrated Message Board

Thanks, Jim. I figured that much out, but that slows things a bit. I need a longer spring with a couple more coils in it.

BTW, after finishing the machete (I have done three of these), I took it out back and put it against my FBM in a little chopping contest. I posted it over on BF W&SS forum. All I'll say on this forum is that the convexed machete cuts even better than it looks. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587378
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Last edited by Horn Dog; 10/02/08 10:52 PM.
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