Drill press belt

[wes]

I have plans for a small drill press that uses endless rubber belts. Unforently, the plans are about 50 years old. What could I use instead?
The plans are available at vintageprojects.com under precicion drill press.

Thanks
Wes

 

[Dan Rowe]

Endless rubber belt is a very good discription of an O-ring.

Cheers Dan

 

[cobra428]

Wes,
I happen to like this type of belt. I have it on my table saw, band saw and drill press. Never takes a set (no vibes) and can be made to just about any length.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43771

Tony

 

[PaulG]

Wes

Endless rubber belt is a very good discription of an O-ring.

Cheers Dan

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E05F5A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Paul

 

[metal89]

Hi,
you could take a look here.

http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalog/Proprietary_Items.html --> Bond-a-Band Belting
and also

http://www.hemingwaykits.com/acatalog/Universal_Pillar_Tool.html --> Universal Pillar Tool - Sensitive Drilling Attachment

Patrick

 

[wes]

Well, I never thought about an o-ring. but i have to find one about 10'' streched out and no thicker than 1/4''.

 

[Dan Rowe]

Wes,
My small drill press uses an o-ring so it was easy to think of. Here is a link to o-ring dash numbers so you can see if one will work for your project. http://www.allstategasket.com/library/Allstate_Gasket_O-Ring_Dash_Sizes.pdf

Cheers Dan

 

[Stan]

My Benchmaster mill uses a round rubber belt on the table feed motor. I just take the old belt to the sewing machine repair shop and match it up. New belt is usually a $1.00. Mine is about 7" or 8" circumference and they do come longer.

 

[doc-zeus]

Suggest you also look in the department store vacum cleaner section for the belts for the old Hoover type floor vacum. They are about 1/4" in cross section, maby a little less, AND THEY ARE MADE JUST FOR THE PURPOSE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!

I would think they would have less stretch than the typical "O" ring, therefore transferring more consistent power from your motor to the spindle!

Good luck