I just grind mine from large HSS bits, like 5/8" , and use an existing
pulley as a gage. I've turned cast iron, steel, and aluminum pulleys no
troubles on my 16" Southbend, with an aloris toolpost. Use a parting tool to
hog out the middle first. If you do get chatter marks, just consider that
extra grip for the belt :^)

Tony


"Brad Smallridge" wrote in message
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A Few Questions:

I recently made a V-belt pulley but
with some difficulty because I had
trouble setting up a 20 degree angle
on the inside surface closest the
lathe head. I suppose I could turn
the pulley around but then it might
not run true.

Anyway, seems like I should be able
buy an off-the-shelf tool bit with
a snubbed 40 degree included angle.
Just plunge a certain depth and I'm
done. Is there such an animal?

Second, I could go for a smaller
belt but can't seem to find anything
smaller than 2L. Where should I look?
And if I can't go smaller, how come?

Brad Smallridge
AiVision