Need Help: Craftsman Disc/Belt Sander

[Steve F.]

I recently purchased a Craftsman 113.22520 belt/disc sander but it is missing the idler pulley/drum assembly on the right side.

I see these parts are difficult to find. Are there alternative parts I could use from newer or older models? Does anyone have some of these parts I could buy? The belt is 6X48.

Thank you in advance for any guidance anyone could provide.

Steve F.

 

[jonshonda]

Check this out and see if it is kinda what you are looking for.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=411819

 

[The Cobbler]

there's an old thread on vintage machinery , a guy is parting one out... http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=16690

 

[lilredex]

If you are backed into a corner, that part is not that difficult to make.

A bolt, washer, spring and that cam, is what I see. Cut it out with a hole saw, and shape the curve with an angle grinder, from a pattern you can make.

 

[Steve F.]

Thank you very much. I'll check these out now.