Belt size on Craftsman lathe

[K P Mullins]

Does anyone in the forum have any idea, right off-hand, know the lengths of both of the lower belts on this type of Craftsman lathe; Atlas Craftsman commercial, SN 101.28990?

Thanks for your help in advance,
KP

 

[bvd1940]

Just go to Harbor Freight & pick up some link belts and they work good, just make sure you run them in the right direction.
It will make your lathe run quieter and smoother IMHO)
Also easy to put on.

 

[K P Mullins]

That's what I had on the lower outside and I had that Harbor Freight link belt on another lathe. I was using the motor and pulley system to keep the belt tension and it pulled apart; curled up every tab on each side.

It is probably the only American-made product in Harbor Freight. $25.00 per package; as long as you don't put much pressure on them, they seem to work fine.

This afternoon, I went to ABC Auto Parts and found two belts - it runs pretty good now.

Thank you for your insight; much appreciated.

KP