drive belt for a wood lathe

Charlie Plesums said:

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I did some research and found that a 3VX500 belt was the same basic dimension but was a notched belt that rode better in the pulleys, and was rated to transfer several HP. I replaced the 3L500 belts ($7.41 each) with 3VX500 belts ($17.59 each). The first belts lasted about a year. The heavier belts are still going strong 8 years later.

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I had a bad feeling when I reported the life of the heavy belts. Rather than "going strong 8 years later," it should be "lasts 8 years or so." One just split (makes a funny sound, rubbing each revolution, so both will be replaced). The price of $17.59 each 8 years ago is now $27.50 each. Ouch. The replacements will be here tomorrow.