Link Belt Source?

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

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Grizzly has then, I have one on my G0444Z, makes for a lot less vibration than the belt that came with the saw.

Jeff

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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.

Thanks for the pointer.

What's your source for that information?

Bob

I disagree, I have link belts on all my machines with no loss of power. The reduction of vibration is exceptional and they are as tough as nails.

Since I was a kid, JCWhitney, PepBoys, United Auto, along with many independent auto parts houses sold them as emegency fan belts.

Try your local bearing supply house.

What is the source of this info????

Darrell

Woodworkers supply has the 3/8" link belt you were looking for. SH

Me too - but I think they've grown up.

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

not a temporary auto emergency belt. Check the manufacturer's page at

Tim

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.

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

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?

Barry

Your local bearing supply house will have it, usually cheaper than the mail order places.

Machinery belts and automotive belts look the same but actually have a different pitch. Interchanging them will cause slipping of the belt. Dick