PM1228 compound t-nut size

[SRay53TxTn]

I was at Tractor Supply today and purchased a belt 3L340 3/8 x 34" as Aukai mentioned this one runs a little tight as well, however, fit the pulley V's perfectly. The 1/2 version sheds material and is riding above the pulleys (ask me how I know).
I would bet the perfect fit would be a 3/8 x 34.5 ( 3L345 Wrapped V-Belt, 3L 3/8 x 34.5in)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/D-D-PowerD...825693?hash=item1c64e52f1d:g:JE8AAOSwAHtaFSDB
- which is available online or special order. I just ordered a couple these off ebay and will update in fit.
Other wise you have to go with 35 very loose or 34" which runs tight at most local spots.

 

[Bryan40g]

I was at Tractor Supply today and purchased a belt 3L340 3/8 x 34" as Aukai mentioned this one runs a little tight as well, however, fit the pulley V's perfectly. The 1/2 version sheds material and is riding above the pulleys (ask me how I know).
I would bet the perfect fir would be a 3/8 x 34.5 ( 3L345 Wrapped V-Belt, 3L 3/8 x 34.5in)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/D-D-PowerD...825693?hash=item1c64e52f1d:g:JE8AAOSwAHtaFSDB
- which is available online or special order. I just ordered a couple these off ebay and will update in fit.
Other wise you have to go with 35 very loose or 34" which runs tight at most local spots.

Thanks dude. I appreciate it again. Probably gonna bug you a few more times over the coming months preparing for the lathe arrival. Thanks for all the help

 

[SRay53TxTn]

Received and installed the new ebay 3/8 x 34.5" belt, let the lathe run at 300 rpm for about 15 minutes to let it warm up and settle it in.


Looks like a decent low cost alternative replacement/backup PM1228 V drive belt.

 

[Bryan40g]

Received and installed the new ebay 3/8 x 34.5" belt, let the lathe run at 300 rpm for about 15 minutes to let it warm up and settle it in.
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Looks like a decent low cost alternative replacement/backup PM1228 V drive belt.

Excellent info. I’ll get one on order. Very helpful. Turns out waiting til May for my lathe to arrive has allowed me to be better prepared.

 

[Aukai]

For the tensioner, if you have a chance, check the bearings. There are 2 of them in the barrel, one of mine wore out/tightened up with very little run time, and spun the post in the bracket making it wobble. It's a stationary post, but is pushed through, and retained by a snap ring, so it can rotate. I welded mine , and ordered a new bracket from PM

 

[SRay53TxTn]

Aukai,
I’ll check those bearings and see how they’re holding up.
Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[Bryan40g]

What kind of bearings? What size? I wouldn’t mind ordering some ahead of time and replacing them from the get go.

 

[Aukai]

They are the sealed bearings like in an automotive belt tensioner. The name on the bearing is:
OUTDO
bearing #:
6001RS
there is also a small #
B22-19

 

[Bryan40g]

Great thanks very much. Man you guys are super helpful. Much appreciated