So I figured that I would start a new thread, instead of clogging up the other one.
I've come to the conclusion that my best option is to build myself a 2x72, as the smaller gringers I could afford will only lead to frustration, and I simply don't have 2k laying around at this point.
After looking, reading, and listening, I think I'm going to do something along the EERF/KMG route, most likely with a jackshaft/step pulley drive. I would prefer a direct-drive/vfd setup, just for the reduction in parts n pieces, but with cost being a major factor, the jackshaft setup is just more doable at this point. It also will alow me to use the best motor I can come up with for now, and still be relatively easy to upgrade at a later date.
It does still leave me with a few questions though. First of which is the diameter of the jackshaft. Is 5/8" adequate, or should I use 3/4", or even something bigger?
Also, with the pillow blocks, what specs should I look for? I'm sure I don't want cheap, stamped housing ones, but I'm not that familiar with them overall, and I want to get appropriate parts.
I've come to the conclusion that my best option is to build myself a 2x72, as the smaller gringers I could afford will only lead to frustration, and I simply don't have 2k laying around at this point.
After looking, reading, and listening, I think I'm going to do something along the EERF/KMG route, most likely with a jackshaft/step pulley drive. I would prefer a direct-drive/vfd setup, just for the reduction in parts n pieces, but with cost being a major factor, the jackshaft setup is just more doable at this point. It also will alow me to use the best motor I can come up with for now, and still be relatively easy to upgrade at a later date.
It does still leave me with a few questions though. First of which is the diameter of the jackshaft. Is 5/8" adequate, or should I use 3/4", or even something bigger?
Also, with the pillow blocks, what specs should I look for? I'm sure I don't want cheap, stamped housing ones, but I'm not that familiar with them overall, and I want to get appropriate parts.