Maicol Report post Posted September 2, 2023 I have an old bell skiver machine Plymouth Model P, that I am hoping someone may have a manual for or know where I might get replacement parts. I am looking for the sharpening stone belt The machine looks very similar to the Fortuna earlier models. Any suggestions would be great. I have attached some photos. Thanks in advance for this concern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MtlBiker Report post Posted September 2, 2023 If it's just a belt you're looking for, can't you take the existing belt to a hardware store and buy another one? I see you're in Canada (as I am),... I've often gone to Canadian Tire with an old belt or the specs for one and found what I needed. Usually there's a display in the hardware section with different belts on a pegboard but it's also possible that the automotive counter guys could have other types. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maicol Report post Posted September 4, 2023 Thanks @MtlBiker for your reply. Unfortunately, there isn't a belt with the machine that I can use to measure. I am trying to find an image of how that belt runs underneath and around the different pulleys? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted September 5, 2023 similar to the skivers of today which are copies of the Fortuna. Belt shpould be close to those in length Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wepster Report post Posted September 5, 2023 These belts are popular for woodworking machines. make the size you need. https://www.google.com/search?q=table+saw+linked+belt&oq=table+s&aqs=chrome.7.69i57j69i65l3j69i60l3j69i59.4323j0j7&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 I am pretty sure I learned about these here (for motorizing a chinese shoe patcher) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L3YT12H/?coliid=IKY5DR5CM4D7D&colid=2QL7NY4CBGDVU&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xnikolaos Report post Posted September 6, 2023 I don't have the same skiver. I am sending you some pictures so you can see how the flat belt works. You can make your flat belt from scratch with some sewing. You can find flat belts from China or make your own. You must measure the required length (perimeter) of your skiver belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xnikolaos Report post Posted September 6, 2023 Maicol, I have no manual from this machine. Also spare parts, even screws are unlikely to be found on the market. You can only find spare parts from Chinese clone machines (TK-801, 477). Only the basics bell knife, feed wheel, presser foots , may fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maicol Report post Posted September 7, 2023 @xnikolaos thank you for the photos this has helped me a great deal in figuring out how the belt goes on I really appreciate it. Take care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
