"Marty Escarcega" wrote in message
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"ATP" wrote in
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"Marty Escarcega" wrote in message
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"ATP" wrote in
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Any source, other than ebay, for vari-speed J head clone parts? Do
the clone manufacturers also get ridiculous money for sheaves, etc.?
I've tried google but without much luck.




High Quality Tools
http://www.hqtinc.com/

Thanks, Marty. Their website seems to be having difficulties, I was
able to find their product breakdowns at this link:

http://www.icai-online.com/index.html

I found a headless Bridgeport I'd like to put one of my clone heads
on. Unfortunately I'm missing the vari-disc and spring assembly that
rides on the motor shaft. Converting to VFD speed control seems like a
good option, but will still require a way to drive the belt on the
motor side, which currently only has the one cone shaped side on it.

Just checked again and the website is working.
Sounds like the part you might be after will be pricey....
Good luck!
Marty

could be my browser, although I get the same thing in IE- when you click on
a product, you get:

"ODBC Error Code = 08001 (Unable to connect to data source)


[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][DBNETLIB]SQL Server does not exist or
access denied.



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WRT the part, I think you're right, something used/from ebay may be the only
way to go. I might try machining a fixed pulley on that side, I guess if I
get it close to the right diameter, I can adjust the tension with the
adjustable speed setting. I don't want to spend more money putting together
a Frankenmill than it would have cost me to buy a complete one.