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A key element in ensuring smooth operation is the belt tension. The craftsman custom-fabricated components to adjust belt tension precisely. He explained that he sourced nuts and bolts locally and used a tap and die system to create custom threaded rods. These rods are intended to modify tension by turning nuts, which moves the motor closer or further from the drill head.
Future Steps and Testing
Looking ahead, the plan involves drilling a hole in a square steel piece to accommodate a threaded bolt, which will serve as an adjustable tension mechanism. Once all components are assembled and tested, he will connect the power and observe the machine in action, eager to see it perform with the added electric motor.