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vtsteam:
You could, Tom, but then the footprint would be longer. I'll be making a motor enclosure for this particular configuration.

SwarfnStuff:
Yep, A motor enclosure is an extremely good next move. Too many sparks otherwise - at least till things blew up.  :zap:  Does the motor have a cooling fan someplace? I can't tell from the Pictures. You could fit one on the shaft by the looks even with a second pulley I think.
Good job moving the motor and finding just the right spot for belt loosening, etc.
John B

vtsteam:
Yup, John, the motor does have a fan. I've got the sheet metal for the enclosure all ready. Might do that tomorrow if I have time -- we're supposed to visit friends in the morning.  :beer:

vtsteam:
From a former piece of ductwork:

vtsteam:
I laid out the shape for one of the housing pieces and notched it:

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