Replacing Old Broken Belt

Replacing Old Broken Belt

How would I go about finding a replacement for the broken belt on my 15-year-old, Chinese-made lathe? No one around here is familiar with the model.

Carol Reed: Check with beltsforanything.com.

John Brock: Measure the old belt and the sheaves, You can find just about any size belt at most automotive and tool suppliers, but I’d suggest you consider replacing it with a segmented style Power Twist Link Belt. It will give you more power transfer and quieter, more vibration-free operation.

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