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Fitting Belts to a S&B Sabel - johnobirches - 10-21-2016
Please can anybody tell me how to fit new belts to a Smart and Brown Sabel. The headstock is similar but not the same as a South Bend and I can't see the best way to get the back gear and main spindles out. It's my first lathe and I'm close to making my first cut. Thanks.
RE: Fitting Belts to a S&B Sabel - wawoodman - 10-21-2016
You might consider using a segmented belt, rather than disassembling the headstock.
https://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-T21992-V-Belt-2-Inch-4-Foot/dp/B001BQDS8I/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477068076&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=Segmented+machine+belt
RE: Fitting Belts to a S&B Sabel - johnobirches - 10-21-2016
Thanks to Chris here:-
http://fullerscopes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/smart-brown-sabel-belt-replacement-pt2.html
Explanation with pictures and a very interesting blog.
Just what I needed to know.
Regards
John