I bought a 1/2 inch link belt for my General Table Saw
<http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=30051&categ
ory=1,240,41067>
Unfortunately, the 1/2 inch is too wide for my saw and keeps slipping
off. I understand that the manufacturer also makes a 3/8 inch version,
but non of the usual sources (Lee Valley, Rocker, Woodcraft) mention
anything but the 1/2 inch version. Does anyone know a source for the
narrower belt?
Thank,
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Hank Gillette
On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 10:38:42 -0500, Hank Gillette
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I bought a 1/2 inch link belt for my General Table Saw
>
><http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=30051&categ
>ory=1,240,41067>
>
>Unfortunately, the 1/2 inch is too wide for my saw and keeps slipping
>off. I understand that the manufacturer also makes a 3/8 inch version,
>but non of the usual sources (Lee Valley, Rocker, Woodcraft) mention
>anything but the 1/2 inch version. Does anyone know a source for the
>narrower belt?
>
>Thank,
Go to http://www.grizzly.com and use their search tool to find "link
belt" (without quotes of course). They have them in 3 different
sizes; 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8".
Try your local bearing supply house.
--
Ross
www.myoldtools.com
"Hank Gillette" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I bought a 1/2 inch link belt for my General Table Saw
>
> <http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=30051&categ
> ory=1,240,41067>
>
> Unfortunately, the 1/2 inch is too wide for my saw and keeps slipping
> off. I understand that the manufacturer also makes a 3/8 inch version,
> but non of the usual sources (Lee Valley, Rocker, Woodcraft) mention
> anything but the 1/2 inch version. Does anyone know a source for the
> narrower belt?
>
> Thank,
>
> --
> Hank Gillette
Your local bearing supply house will have it, usually cheaper than the mail
order places.
--
Ross
www.myoldtools.com
"Ba r r y" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:44:47 -0800, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
>>independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>>
>>The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
>>http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
>
>
> "Thoro-Twist V-Belting is a perfect candidate for
> v-belt drives that have no take-up adjustment capability or, as an
> emergency replacement v-belt when the standard v-belt size is not
> available. Thoro-Flex can be assembled by hand and rolled onto the
> drive just like a bicycle chain. Strong and flexible,
> fabric-reinforced urethane rubber construction.
>
> Available in 3L, A, B, & C cross-sections in 100 foot continuous
> length rolls."
>
> Was that an "or" in there? <G>
>
> Barry
Hank Gillette wrote:
> I bought a 1/2 inch link belt for my General Table Saw
>
>
<http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=30051&categ
> ory=1,240,41067>
>
> Unfortunately, the 1/2 inch is too wide for my saw and keeps slipping
> off. I understand that the manufacturer also makes a 3/8 inch
version,
> but non of the usual sources (Lee Valley, Rocker, Woodcraft) mention
> anything but the 1/2 inch version. Does anyone know a source for the
> narrower belt?
>
> Thank,
>
> --
> Hank Gillette
Grizzly has then, I have one on my G0444Z, makes for a lot less
vibration than the belt that came with the saw.
<http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G3639>
Jeff
TeamCasa wrote:
> Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
> independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>
> The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
> http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
The red link belt material sold by WW places is an industrial product,
not a temporary auto emergency belt. Check the manufacturer's page at
http://www.fennerindustrial.com/products/powertwist_ind.html for
details. (The Engineering Data link includes a picture of a 200 HP saw
drive with this stuff that outlasts regular v-belts four to one.)
Tim
> Are those Carlisle belts anywhere near as good as the " la-di-dah
> brand? They're extremely inexpensive relatively!! Worth trying for
the
> vibration reducement.
> Thanks,
> Art
Art,
Where did you find the Thoro-twist belt at a good price? I've got the
green Harbor Freight link belt (five feet for US$20) on my drill press,
and now I want to get a new belt for my jointer. If I can find the
Thoro-twist for less, I would definitely give it a shot.
Lewis
Why a link belt? They are inherently weaker and do not transfer 100% of the
motor power to the blade. The only advantage I can see is they may reduce
some vibration in applications where the device does not get used often
enough to keep a standard v-belt flexible enough.
After all, they were originally designed as an emergency fan belt
replacement and never intended for a permanent replacement.
Dave
"Hank Gillette" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I bought a 1/2 inch link belt for my General Table Saw
>
> <http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=30051&categ
> ory=1,240,41067>
>
> Unfortunately, the 1/2 inch is too wide for my saw and keeps slipping
> off. I understand that the manufacturer also makes a 3/8 inch version,
> but non of the usual sources (Lee Valley, Rocker, Woodcraft) mention
> anything but the 1/2 inch version. Does anyone know a source for the
> narrower belt?
>
> Thank,
>
> --
> Hank Gillette
Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
Dave
"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>> After all, they were originally designed as an emergency fan belt
>> replacement and never intended for a permanent replacement.
>
> What's your source for that information?
>
> Bob
>
>
On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:44:47 -0800, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
>independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>
>The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
>http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
>
>Dave
>
>
>"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>> "TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> After all, they were originally designed as an emergency fan belt
>>> replacement and never intended for a permanent replacement.
>>
>> What's your source for that information?
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>
>
Are those Carlisle belts anywhere near as good as the " la-di-dah
brand? They're extremely inexpensive relatively!! Worth trying for the
vibration reducement.
Thanks,
Art
"TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Why a link belt? They are inherently weaker and do not transfer 100% of
> the motor power to the blade.......
What is the source of this info????
Darrell
"TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> After all, they were originally designed as an emergency fan belt
> replacement and never intended for a permanent replacement.
What's your source for that information?
Bob
Machinery belts and automotive belts look the same but actually have a
different pitch. Interchanging them will cause slipping of the belt.
Dick
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"Lawrence Wasserman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> In article <[email protected]>, TeamCasa <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>>Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
>>independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>>
>>The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
>>http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
>>
>>Dave
>>
> <..snipped...>
>
> It's interesting that the instructions included with Fenner link belts
> explicitly say NOT to be used in automotive applications. maybe the
> JCW belts are different.
>
>
> --
>
> Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland
> [email protected]
>
In article <[email protected]>, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Why a link belt? They are inherently weaker and do not transfer 100% of the
> motor power to the blade. The only advantage I can see is they may reduce
> some vibration in applications where the device does not get used often
> enough to keep a standard v-belt flexible enough.
>
> After all, they were originally designed as an emergency fan belt
> replacement and never intended for a permanent replacement.
The main reason I got one was because my saw came missing the belt and I
figured this was the quickest way to get up and running. Second, I've
heard several good comments about the reduction in vibration.
Fenner (the manufacturer) certainly doesn't position them as a temporary
replacement.
--
Hank Gillette
In article <[email protected]>,
LP <[email protected]> wrote:
> Go to http://www.grizzly.com and use their search tool to find "link
> belt" (without quotes of course). They have them in 3 different
> sizes; 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8".
Thanks for the pointer.
--
Hank Gillette
On Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:44:47 -0800, "TeamCasa" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
>independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>
>The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
>http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
"Thoro-Twist V-Belting is a perfect candidate for
v-belt drives that have no take-up adjustment capability or, as an
emergency replacement v-belt when the standard v-belt size is not
available. Thoro-Flex can be assembled by hand and rolled onto the
drive just like a bicycle chain. Strong and flexible,
fabric-reinforced urethane rubber construction.
Available in 3L, A, B, & C cross-sections in 100 foot continuous
length rolls."
Was that an "or" in there? <G>
Barry
In article <[email protected]>, TeamCasa <[email protected]> wrote:
>Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
>independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
>
>The number one manufacturer sells them as emergency belts as well
>http://www.cptbelts.com/products/vbelts/thorotwist/index.html
>
>Dave
>
<..snipped...>
It's interesting that the instructions included with Fenner link belts
explicitly say NOT to be used in automotive applications. maybe the
JCW belts are different.
--
Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland
[email protected]
"TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>
> Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many
> independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.
Me too - but I think they've grown up.