Rockwell tool& cutter grinder

[Cactus Farmer]

I have a Rockwell tool & cutter grinder that just ate it's belt. Rockwell part # 49-085, a 35 inch flat belt 3/4 inch wide. These are apparently scarce as chicken lips. Anyone have an idea as to where to find one? Without this part I have a boat anchor.

 

[Bob Korves]

I have a Rockwell tool & cutter grinder that just ate it's belt. Rockwell part # 49-085, a 35 inch flat belt 3/4 inch wide. These are apparently scarce as chicken lips. Anyone have an idea as to where to find one? Without this part I have a boat anchor.

Is there a reason why you cannot use a leather belt or a multi groove automotive rubber belt on it?

 

[Silverbullet]

Maybe turn an auto belt ,run the grooves out then it's all flat. Leather belt may work , there pretty good . The nation ran on them for over a century.

 

[Rustrp]

Here's a couple of sources and you can probably get 2-3 for the price you pay for one at a tool store with a specific size. My guess is a couple of these (I'm leaning towards the first one) may have a lacing kit that allows you to make your own. Good Luck. -Russ

http://beltsupply.bowmanhollis.com/...ission-belts/flat-power-transmission-belts-2?

http://www.visusa.com/beltserv.htm

http://www.beltcorp.com/flat

http://www.splawnbelting.com/products/flat-power-transmission/

 

[wa5cab]

McMaster sells 3/4" x .078" Urethane flat belts in any length from 12" to 1200".

 

[Cactus Farmer]

Is there a reason why you cannot use a leather belt or a multi groove automotive rubber belt on it?

This is a rather high speed grinder and vibration from a splice will be transferred to the part and it's finish. Tool grinders are fickle beasts.

 

[Doubleeboy]

New England Belt can make anything, send them dimensions and materials, you will have it in a week, very good prices.