3" Stanley belt sander

Harry wrote in news:44b1b$556397a1$cf3aab60$ snipped-for-privacy@news.flashnewsgroups.com:

I did some quick looking myself, and will confirm Mike Marlow's results. You may be able to find a generic belt (or even a large O-ring) or modify something to make it work. It might be possible to splice a belt to fit.

I have a feeling the best guys to ask are machinists. The group over at the Home Shop Machinist BBS,

The other approach that comes to mind is to contact a belt supplier to see if they have a compatible belt. I know Taig uses Gates belts on their tools, so that might be a place to start.

Speaking of Taig and belts... They use a rubber band to drive the lathe power feed. I saved the rubber bands from the packaging as "spare belts" and have used a couple of them. It wouldn't be a permanent solution, but it might get things going again.

Puckdropper

There are several companies that make tons of belts and many custom ones.

Try these guys - long time vendor to this place.

It would be best to know the width and length. That helps in the search. Forget the model number - just size of belt.

Martin

On 05/25/2015 9:35 PM, Martin Eastburn wrote: ...

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OP's looking for a drive belt for the machine, _not_ sanding/abrasive belts...

Send these guys an email, with as much detailed info (and pics, if you can), as possible.

A time or two, they've done the impossible for me, as for a having a replacement belt. They have reference books for matching belts, for having the right belt or an appropriate replacement belt.

Sonny

Google sand paper manufacturers, many will custom make a size for you.

I'm not specifically recommending this Harbor Freight belt, just suggesting an adjustable link belt such as the one shown here:

Won't cut it; they're a flat, toothed belt like a small automotive timing belt...no idea on where to find replacements of such in any specific length.

How about McMaster-Carr? Hundreds (?) of timing belt choices.

There are a couple of suggestions for splicing toothed belts in this thread. None of them look very promising, but it might give the OP some ideas. I have no clue if 50% of the original strength is enough to run the sander:

You could see if McMaster-Carr has one based on your dimensions (width and outer circle)

Relax!

Go to the Auto place with your belt. Let them measure it. The have books of belts - pages of them they ignore.

I have done that on Sealed Bearings - Not the wheel size but Disk Drive size! I bought a box load and they were happy for another sale.

If not there - see if there is a 'rubber gasket' company near. They can make them or find them. Rubber is their business.

Likely found at other industrial suppliers as well. I have one on my engraver - tooth grippers. I run flat pulleys.

Mart> >>> I own an old 3" Stanley belt sander Model # H-31 A, and I need a new >>> belt

What type of belt is it?

O-rings, v-belts, and of course link belts can be had in any size. Leather belts can still be made as well.

I've got v-belts as narrow as 1/8" for the spindle on my Taig mill. I've got o-rings running turning racks for drying fishing rods, and I whenever I have a belt fail on one of my drill presses or mill drills I just replace them with link belts because they are quieter and vibrate less.