I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and
about 1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16
inches, maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two
belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:03:47 GMT, Rex wrote:

I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and
about 1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16
inches, maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two
belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

I once slit a belt sander sanding belt to repair an antique drill press. It
worked surprisingly well



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"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

If it will never get used, how about a 1/4" "O" ring about 5" diameter?
also, McMaster Carr stocks 2L belts, 1/4" wide.
Greg

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:03:47 GMT, Rex
wrote:

I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and
about 1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16
inches, maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two
belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

Check your local Ace Hardware. They often keep a good selection of
those smaller belts.
Of course any bearing or belt house will have them.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

Greg O wrote:

"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.


If it will never get used, how about a 1/4" "O" ring about 5" diameter?
also, McMaster Carr stocks 2L belts, 1/4" wide.
Greg

An O-ring or 2 would work fine.
MSC only listed 3L, so I'll check McMaster-Carr. Thanks

$3.87 at McMaster.com part number 7881K17

Greg O wrote:
"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.


If it will never get used, how about a 1/4" "O" ring about 5" diameter?
also, McMaster Carr stocks 2L belts, 1/4" wide.
Greg

Maybe check with a GOOD vaccuum cleaner repair store too.



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On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 18:31:00 GMT, Gunner
wrote:

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:03:47 GMT, Rex
wrote:

I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and
about 1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16
inches, maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two
belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

Check your local Ace Hardware. They often keep a good selection of
those smaller belts.
Of course any bearing or belt house will have them.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

I just needed what sounds like similar belts for a surface grinder pulley
and got them at Motion Industries for around $12 each. They're made by
Gates and called Poly Flex Belts. Mine are P/N 5M450, which might help you
get to the right area of Gates web site.

FWIW, it looks like someone is auctioning a similar set of belts on Ebay at
present.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Mike

"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.

If you can't find what you want, let me know. I have
a couple types of 1/4" round belting material and can make
something up for you in whatever size specify.

DOC


"Rex" wrote in message
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Greg O wrote:

"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and
about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.


If it will never get used, how about a 1/4" "O" ring about 5" diameter?
also, McMaster Carr stocks 2L belts, 1/4" wide.
Greg

An O-ring or 2 would work fine.
MSC only listed 3L, so I'll check McMaster-Carr. Thanks

On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:32:32 -0500, the renowned "DOC"
wrote:

If you can't find what you want, let me know. I have
a couple types of 1/4" round belting material and can make
something up for you in whatever size specify.

DOC

You're beginning to sound more and more like a babelfish translation..

Have you mentioned the junk sale on rcm yet?


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Spehro Pefhany
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I determined what I needed was a 2L160 in McMaster Carr. I've sold
belts all my life and I didn't know there was such an animal as a 2L.
So I went by the local Motion Industries at lunch and they will have
them this afternoon.
It's possible I end up needing something between 16 and 16.5. If
these don't fit I'll try O-rings or take Mr. Spehro's offer.
Also noticed McMaster Carr had a polycord product that you cut to
size (minus 8%), then fuse the cut ends together. That would work, but
it was real pricey.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Rex B


Mike Henry wrote:
I just needed what sounds like similar belts for a surface grinder pulley
and got them at Motion Industries for around $12 each. They're made by
Gates and called Poly Flex Belts. Mine are P/N 5M450, which might help you
get to the right area of Gates web site.

FWIW, it looks like someone is auctioning a similar set of belts on Ebay at
present.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Mike

"Rex" wrote in message
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I have an antique hobby lathe (ca 1930s Craftsman Companion??) that uses
belts and pulleys to drive the leadscrew. The pulleys are vee'd, and about
1/4" across the top of the vee. Overal length of the belt is 16 inches,
maybe 16.25" at the outside/top of groove. Where can I get two belts?
I think the urethane round belts would work fine as well. MSC shows
them in "make your own" but the minimum quantity is too high.
This lathe sits on a display shelf and probably won't be ever used,
but I'd like to complete it.