HF Central Machinery question

[Mark]

Well, I managed to shred a drive belt this afternoon. It's still running, but starting to burn up now that it is so trashed. I trimmed off the loose threads, just to keep it's profile.

In trying to avoid ordering a replacement from China, I'm wandering if anyone can enlighten me as to how belts are sold.

That is: How do I measure the belt, in order to find a suitable replacement. I figure If I can find one here in the states, I'd be set for future purchases. I don't care if the one I find comes off a lawn mower. It's basically a standard V-belt. I just don't know how to match what I have up to what is available on the market.

Thanks in advance..

 

[OOPS]

When I purchased my lathe from Harbor Freight, I asked about getting repair parts. I was told that they have a central parts center located in California which likely will have what you need. I purchased my lathe with an extended warranty and the number they gave me for service, should I need any, is 800-663-9978. If this is the wrong department, they might have the phone number you need. In any case, the closest Harbor Freight store should have the number available to you.

Hope this helps.

 

[cnccutter]

Mark I get my belts at the local Auto parts wholesaler. they have industrial belts that last an last. if you just take your belt in they will have a measuring gauge to get the length.

Erik

 

[its_virgil]

Take off the belt and take it to an auto parts store such as AutoZone or O'Riellys and see if they can match it. Chances are they can from what info you have given.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Well, I managed to shred a drive belt this afternoon. It's still running, but starting to burn up now that it is so trashed. I trimmed off the loose threads, just to keep it's profile.

In trying to avoid ordering a replacement from China, I'm wandering if anyone can enlighten me as to how belts are sold.

That is: How do I measure the belt, in order to find a suitable replacement. I figure If I can find one here in the states, I'd be set for future purchases. I don't care if the one I find comes off a lawn mower. It's basically a standard V-belt. I just don't know how to match what I have up to what is available on the market.

Thanks in advance..

 

[Chthulhu]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Try here as well; they'll have industrial belts available or can order:

Kaman Industrial Technologies
238 EXETER STREET
READING, PA 19601
Phone: (610) 374-4941
Fax: (610) 374-8337

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica]If the belt is partly shredded, measure the OD of the two pulleys it fits, the width of the pulley groove at the OD, and the distance between centers at both ends of the adjustment range. That will determine every available belt that will fit. You can call them with the information before you drive into Reading.[/FONT]

 

[Rangertrek]

Seconds on the auto parts stores.

 

[KenV]

Note that the auto stores have the standared v-belts and some flat belts used on motor sheaves - but there are a lot of different belt formats and sizes available -- I seem to have mostly different ones than carried locally.

If you have a conventional V belt - you may want to consider the linkbelt option -- these are a series of hard fiber links that are adjustable for length, have exceptional life, and run very quiet. Available from the usual wood working machine sources.

 

[penhead]

Just my experience, I have had to order several 'parts' for different HF machines (disk sander was the last)...and they have always shipped and been received fairly quickly (approx 1-2 weeks)...

...YMMV...

 

[Mark]

Wow, Thanks so much for the responses. I'm on it... Next week. Everything is closing early today.. I may try and hit the Auto Zone on the way home. They will likely be open today.

Happy New Year to one and all!!!