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Re: Belts vs. Chains
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Originally Posted by EricH
The last time we used #25 was on our shooter in 2006. It was pretty tight; we did use a belt for most of the motor-wheel connection and chain was only on the last six inches or so.
I would say run the numbers and go with the easiest and lightest solution that will work (in that order, probably, except work comes first).
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I was just throwing the counter to "#25 chain breaks" out there because in my use, it doesnt.
Yes run the numbers on your own, make sure it works, then pick the lightest and easiest..
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