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Hello,
I believe my 1940s 10" lathe is likely still is using the original factory belt.
I'd like to stock a spare that I can change without removing the spindle.
Is there any reason not to go with real leather (sewn at the seam per the manual)?
Another advantage of sticking to sewn leather is that I could also install a new belt now (without removing the spindle) and see if i pick up HP at the spindle due to lower propensity of the belt to slip due to oil impregnation.
I believe a grooved serpentine belt is also an option but it assumes you have CA glue that hasn't gone bad since you opened it...
Thanks,
I believe my 1940s 10" lathe is likely still is using the original factory belt.
I'd like to stock a spare that I can change without removing the spindle.
Is there any reason not to go with real leather (sewn at the seam per the manual)?
Another advantage of sticking to sewn leather is that I could also install a new belt now (without removing the spindle) and see if i pick up HP at the spindle due to lower propensity of the belt to slip due to oil impregnation.
I believe a grooved serpentine belt is also an option but it assumes you have CA glue that hasn't gone bad since you opened it...
Thanks,