I have a 16" drill press made in China.
It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
Louis metro area).
I always got my belts at the hardware store.......Not the "Borg" as
they're called on here The blue and the Orange Giants....
If you have a local hardware store or a tractor supply they usually
have a pretty good selection of belts that should work too.
I've heard good things about the link belts.....Haven't used one yet
though.
Good luck.
"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a 16" drill press made in China.
> It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
> Louis metro area).
>
Skip the auto parts store, most of those guys could not tie their shoes if
the computer broke down!
Find an industrial belt and bearing supply. They will fix you right up.
Greg
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:42:55 GMT, Tom <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
Are you trying for those part numbers, or just something of the same
size and angle? Most parts counters have the tool to measure the length
of the belt and can match it up close enough to get you within the range
of adjustment on the machine.
Dave Hinz
I would suggest mcmaster.com. Click on v-belts and then follow the
instructions on how to measure them.
"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a 16" drill press made in China.
> It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
> Louis metro area).
>
Any comparable replacement would be fine.
Auto Zone and O'Reilly's Auto Parts couldn't make a match.
"Dave Hinz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:42:55 GMT, Tom <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
>> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
>
> Are you trying for those part numbers, or just something of the same
> size and angle? Most parts counters have the tool to measure the length
> of the belt and can match it up close enough to get you within the range
> of adjustment on the machine.
>
> Dave Hinz
>
> Are you trying for those part numbers, or just something of the same
> size and angle? Most parts counters have the tool to measure the length
> of the belt and can match it up close enough to get you within the range
> of adjustment on the machine.
Also, you might not find it at an auto supply store. If you have a rubber &
belt or industrial supply dealer locally try them. They usually have the
off-size belts or can get them. Some full-service tool stores can order
them too.
RonB
Tom wrote:
> I have a 16" drill press made in China.
> It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
> Louis metro area).
>
>
Go to Wolley Segap, look under "Power Transmission" in the business to
business directory.
Next stop WW Grainger.
Lew
Tom wrote:
> I have a 16" drill press made in China.
> It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
> Louis metro area).
>
>
Tom, Try an industrial supply house or a power transmission supply house
like Bearing Headquarters or Motion Industries. They can match up almost
any belt.
Greg Postma
"Earl in Jax" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> I replaced the belt on my HF drill press with link belts. <<<
Did you use the link belt that HF sells on their web site?? I've been
thinking about ordering one from them for my table saw. RM~
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:42:55 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, "Tom"
<[email protected]> quickly quoth:
>I have a 16" drill press made in China.
>It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
>I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
>One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
>I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
>Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
>Louis metro area).
NAPA Auto Parts has the largest selection of belts I've ever seen.
Even the conveyor guys go there. <g> Alternatively, move to a
linkbelt. I got the last 2 from Harbor Freight's Medford, OR store
a few years ago. Find your own. ;)
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Found the belts at Grainger.
Thanks to Everyone.
"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have a 16" drill press made in China.
> It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
> I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
> One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
> I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
> Louis metro area).
>
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:42:55 GMT, "Tom" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I have a 16" drill press made in China.
>It has no brand name on it, only a model No. HJ-16F.
>
>I am pleased with the drill press but can find replacement v-belts.
>One belt says O-550 the other O-530.
>
>I have tried two local auto stores with no luck.
>Can anyone tell me where I can purchase replacement belts in the USA (St.
>Louis metro area).
>
first try a higher end auto parts store.
then look in your yellow pages for a bearing supplier. they usually
also sell pullies and belts, and carry the industrial, non automotive
ones. and don't count on the chinese belt numbers to mean anything to
domestic supplier- walk into the store with the belt in your hand.