Lathe Flat belt?

Smithdoor said:
Try Tandy leather they have 1" belt
You do need to hang the belt with 20 lb weigh for at less a week it will grow 1"

Dave[

QUOTE=DLH;245654]The 1" wide flat belt on my OLD South Bend 9" B broke? Is there a place on line that I can order one pre set up with the metal lacing installed?


Thanks
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tip of the week always release belt tention after use .....
 
I've tried many different materials for belts with good results from most.
The easiest I have found is to go to the auto parts store and buy the cheapest automobile serpentine belt they have (provided it's long enough).
I cut the belt to length and use copper wire to make staples or laces. With the grooves of the serpentine belt facing in towards the pulley, the laces never make contact with the pulley.
Works great and I don't have to take apart the headstock.
 
merkelerk said:
I've tried many different materials for belts with good results from most.
The easiest I have found is to go to the auto parts store and buy the cheapest automobile serpentine belt they have (provided it's long enough).
I cut the belt to length and use copper wire to make staples or laces. With the grooves of the serpentine belt facing in towards the pulley, the laces never make contact with the pulley.
Works great and I don't have to take apart the headstock.
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clever. I may have to try this.
 
I can tell why no books have this information on leather belts. But after have take to very old machinists and belt suppliers about 40 year's ago that use flat belt this will give the most power from the belt by hanging first. I have use it and found it does work also says on the pulley.
Yes I also release belt tention after use
For gluing I use Barge cement for leather shoes

Dave


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DLH said:
I LOVE the Automotive belt Idea!!!! Will be trying it soon!

Thanks:thumbzup3:
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You could do what my dad did almost 50 years ago. He pulled the 3-step cone sheaves, took them to work and machined Poly-Grooves on the sheaves for a J-section poly groove belt.

The belt has been changed three times over the years. It's about time to change out the belt again!

You never have to worry about the belt slipping off. It won't! in fact, you can stall the 1/4 HP motor on the lathe if your not careful!
 
go to auto wrecker & get the belts for free especially if they are broken. you can cut with an exacto knife after putting round the pulleys overlap & mark take off & put over a 2x4 & cut a vee right through the 2 pieces then put back on the lathe over saran wrap & use 404 locktite adhesive working from the point gradually. i have done this on my heavy 10 & has stood up well for at least 4-5 years no problems
good luck
 
If you have a horizontal drive, just knock the spindles out and use the serpentine belt without lacing. I installed my serpentine belt around 10 years ago. No splicing, no slippage and runs dead quiet
 
I bought a belt from Validusgroup on ebay. They will cut it to the length you need and install the clips.

Search for 9" South Bend replacement drive belt.
 
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