Rockwell DP 225 drill press

[stealthcruiser]

Greetings all!
I've an Rockwell DP 225 drill press, and have acquired a speed reducer for it, (I hope!), of the type that mounts to the column, ( nests to the column, secured with set screws), betwixt the two existing pulleys.
Wondering what belt lengths needed, or some steering to an owners manual / parts list of such, showing belt sizes.

Many thanks!

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have this link-belt on all of my machines. It is sold by the foot. It is about twice the price of a regular "V" belt.

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[stealthcruiser]

I have this link-belt on all of my machines. It is sold by the foot. It is about twice the price of a regular "V" belt.

Search: 7 results found for "link"

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I've got a length of that stuff..........It work well for you in all those applications?

But still curious on the belt lengths.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I've got a length of that stuff..........It works well for you in all those applications?

But still curious on the belt lengths.

Wrap a tape measure around the pulleys, where you intend to run the belts, to get an approximate lengths. These belts are sold by the foot so it is possible that you may get some left over. The extra bits can be saved and added to the next belt for the next project.
There is a You Tube video from Mathias Mandel showing the problem he had. It is possible that he damaged the belt link when he was assembling the belt. While these belts are tough and last for decades, the pieces can be hurt in assembly.
I absolutely recommend these belts 100%. I have been running these belts for a few decades. The belts respond well to loading and show little or no wear. My T30 Ingersoll puts the link-belts to heavy loading at every start. Sometimes the belts complain for a few seconds when starting in the cold weather.
These belts are made in USA. That is worth some respect and support.

 

[stealthcruiser]

Wrap a tape measure around the pulleys, where you intend to run the belts, to get an approximate lengths. These belts are sold by the foot so it is possible that you may get some left over. The extra bits can be saved and added to the next belt for the next project.
There is a You Tube video from Mathias Mandel showing the problem he had. It is possible that he damaged the belt link when he was assembling the belt. While these belts are tough and last for decades, the pieces can be hurt in assembly.
I absolutely recommend these belts 100%. I have been running these belts for a few decades. The belts respond well to loading and show little or no wear. My T30 Ingersoll puts the link-belts to heavy loading at every start. Sometimes the belts complain for a few seconds when starting in the cold weather.
These belts are made in USA. That is worth some respect and support.

Not too rough on the pulleys?

The length I have is new stuff, and feels as rough as a night in jail!

Got it from McMaster-Carr a few years back.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Not too rough on the pulleys?

The length I have is new stuff, and feels as rough as a night in jail!

Got it from McMaster-Carr a few years back.

If I thought this belt was destroying pulleys, I would not have spent hundreds of dollars buying more of the same. There is a change in sound if the belt is run in one direction and not in the other direction.
It is just like ***. Sometimes there is a little noise at start-up that soon turns into a happy sound.
Unless you and your drillpress are in full time production, the belt may outlast you.

 

[crguy]

If I thought this belt was destroying pulleys, I would not have spent hundreds of dollars buying more of the same. There is a change in sound if the belt is run in one direction and not in the other direction.
It is just like ***. Sometimes there is a little noise at start-up that soon turns into a happy sound.
Unless you and your drillpress are in full time production, the belt may outlast you.

That type of belt is directional.

 

[crguy]

Greetings all!
I've an Rockwell DP 225 drill press, and have acquired a speed reducer for it, (I hope!), of the type that mounts to the column, ( nests to the column, secured with set screws), betwixt the two existing pulleys.
Wondering what belt lengths needed, or some steering to an owners manual / parts list of such, showing belt sizes.

Many thanks!

You can find V belts at a local store like Napa, etc. They come in 1 inch, or less, increments. You're not going to find the lengths in any catalog. Just measure them, get a belt and see if it's the right size. It it isn't, it's likely the next size.

 

[stealthcruiser]

I'm hip!

But I'm retired, and living in the Andes in Ecuador..........So no "Napa, etc...... ", easily accessible..........

 

[isb cornbinder]

That type of belt is directional.

I do not know. Drive or driven are not the same at point of contact with the pulley.

 

[isb cornbinder]

Wrap a tape measure around the pulleys, where you intend to run the belts, to get an approximate lengths. These belts are sold by the foot so it is possible that you may get some left over. The extra bits can be saved and added to the next belt for the next project.
There is a You Tube video from Mathias Mandel showing the problem he had. It is possible that he damaged the belt link when he was assembling the belt. While these belts are tough and last for decades, the pieces can be hurt in assembly.
I absolutely recommend these belts 100%. I have been running these belts for a few decades. The belts respond well to loading and show little or no wear. My T30 Ingersoll puts the link-belts to heavy loading at every start. Sometimes the belts complain for a few seconds when starting in the cold weather.
These belts are made in USA. That is worth some respect and support.

Is it understood that these belts must be connected end to end? It is very easy to assemble.
Check you tube.