On my 15" Craftsman DP, there are two knobs, one on each side of the
housing, that need loosened before the motor is pushed. Maybe yours has two
knobs that need loosened as well? --dave
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I have a Craftsman Benchtop 10" drill press (pretty new if that has any
effect on your answer). When I attempt to change the speed by moving the
belts, it is quite a struggle. I loosen the knob and push the motor
forward (doesn't go very far) and have to really work the belt to get it
off. Usually I end up crunching my fingers a few times between the belt
and the spindle.

Is there a trick? Will this loosen over time? An easier kind of belt?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Jordan

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Spin the pulleys when pushing the belt to a smaller size pulley