Before you replace your belt, you should check that the variable
pulleys on the Reeves drive are sliding properly on the shafts,
through the full range of speeds.. If they don't adjust themselves to
tightly grip the belt, you will get slip when you put the chisel on
your wood.

Just take off the cover, and run the lathe through its speed range.
If the belt is not stretched tight, it's the pulleys' fault.

Jet dustomer service told me to use WD40, sprayed onto both shafts
through the slots in the pulleys. Be sure to put the cover back on
before you run the motor again (DAMHIKT).

Old Guy



On Oct 1, 3:44*pm, "Bob Daun" wrote:
I know that there are several 1442 users here and I am looking for some
advice. *Mine seems to be slipping quite a bit even at low speed. *I think
the belt may be worn/stretched. *I have a new belt but I also know that it
is not the easiest job to change belts so I am looking for advice on using a
link belt instead of the v-belt. *It appears that the v-belt is actually
about 3/8 inch in width and I know that it is possible to get 3/8" link belt
material. *Could anyone advise me of a good supplier for the link belt and
any tips about mounting it. *In other words where should the speed setting
be set when the new belt is installed? *Any other information will be
helpful.

Bob Daun

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