Hi,
I have a Jet Midi Lathe Model 46-250 which I would like to find a source for
parts, i.e. belts. I ordered belts on 8-11-04 from an 800 number which is
now disconnected. The lathe is only used for light duty work and a new belt
that was put on the lathe is already stretching. Is there a source for
better quality belts for this lathe??

Thanks for any info sent,

R&B Thomas

Sorry, wrong brand, it's a Delta Midi Lathe
"R&B Thomas" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a Jet Midi Lathe Model 46-250 which I would like to find a source
for
parts, i.e. belts. I ordered belts on 8-11-04 from an 800 number which
is
now disconnected. The lathe is only used for light duty work and a new
belt
that was put on the lathe is already stretching. Is there a source for
better quality belts for this lathe??

Thanks for any info sent,

R&B Thomas

"R&B Thomas" wrote: Sorry, wrong brand, it's a Delta Midi Lathe
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Is it a V-belt? If so, use link belt.

It's a 3 groove belt, approx. 1/4 inch wide.

"Leo Lichtman" wrote in message
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"R&B Thomas" wrote: Sorry, wrong brand, it's a Delta Midi Lathe
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Is it a V-belt? If so, use link belt.

Here is another option for you.
Do you still have the old belt?
If so your local auto parts dealer may be able to help you.
I got mine at CarQuest
If you feel comfortable with cross index catalog check with Gates Rubbers
site http://www.gates.com.
You may have replaced the belt before and know how to do it. If not
check with http://www.newwoodworker.com/JWL1236tips.html
Now I only use belts made in the US/Canada. The OEM belt (Taiwan/China) do
not last long.

"R&B Thomas" wrote in message
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It's a 3 groove belt, approx. 1/4 inch wide.

"Leo Lichtman" wrote in message
...

"R&B Thomas" wrote: Sorry, wrong brand, it's a Delta Midi Lathe
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Is it a V-belt? If so, use link belt.

R&B Thomas wrote:
Hi,
I have a Jet Midi Lathe Model 46-250 which I would like to find a source for
parts, i.e. belts. I ordered belts on 8-11-04 from an 800 number which is
now disconnected. The lathe is only used for light duty work and a new belt
that was put on the lathe is already stretching. Is there a source for
better quality belts for this lathe??

I had a similar problem a couple years ago with my Delta Midi - the belts look
almost the same. But different colors. You might try your local Delta
service depot a call.

If it's stretching, you're probably running it a bit too tight. But if you
have a bad catch and let it slip much you will burn a flat spot, and that
will weaken it.

mike somewhere near OhMywoodness.com