"Subw00er" wrote in message . ..
Can someone point me towards a good pulley source? I need a 5", 5/8" bore,
pulley for my old Rockwell belt sander (It will go on a 1hp electric motor).
I just bought one from McMaster (Part #6245K47 - Die Cast Finished-Bore
V-Belt Pulley 4L, A-, & Ax-Section, 5" OD, 3/4" Bore $5.39) but it is of
low quality. It is cast with a machined center which sounds good, but
doesn't really help because the rest of it is out of round and introduces
vibration! I'm pretty sure its not balanced either. I guess I'm looking for
a machined aluminum pulley?

I don't mind spending $20 or so for a pulley if it will be machined true. I
heard from UA100 (Thanks!) that the Browning pulleys are good, but I don't
see a place to buy them online. Are they high quality?

Thanks for any replies.

Check yellow pages under power transmission. These suppliers will get
you exactly what you need, mention you want high quality machined
pulley.

mike