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Even though I'm posting this in the "Turning Tool Show and Tell" forum, this is more of a "stomp and moan" thread.
I was roughing out a big red eucalyptus blank today, and started noticing the piece was slowing down more and more as I leaned into the cut (and not a real heavy cut). Eventually, it got to the point where even a light cut would significantly slow down the piece. A quick check confirmed that the toothed drive belt was in need of dentures...the teeth were worn down to nubs. At least I caught it before the belt broke completely, like last time.
So...I pulled the Reeves drive apart and opened it up so when I get the new belt it'll only take about 5 or 10 minutes to button it all back up. I've already ordered one of Sears' overpriced belts, but I plan to call Palmgren Monday and see what they charge for the same belt. If they're cheaper, I'll order another one (or two) to have on hand as spares.
Dang, I wish LOML would win the Lottery, so I could just buy a Powermatic or Oneway or Stubby or similar and get it over with. The beltless DVR is sounding pretty good right about now, too.
I was roughing out a big red eucalyptus blank today, and started noticing the piece was slowing down more and more as I leaned into the cut (and not a real heavy cut). Eventually, it got to the point where even a light cut would significantly slow down the piece. A quick check confirmed that the toothed drive belt was in need of dentures...the teeth were worn down to nubs. At least I caught it before the belt broke completely, like last time.
So...I pulled the Reeves drive apart and opened it up so when I get the new belt it'll only take about 5 or 10 minutes to button it all back up. I've already ordered one of Sears' overpriced belts, but I plan to call Palmgren Monday and see what they charge for the same belt. If they're cheaper, I'll order another one (or two) to have on hand as spares.
Dang, I wish LOML would win the Lottery, so I could just buy a Powermatic or Oneway or Stubby or similar and get it over with. The beltless DVR is sounding pretty good right about now, too.