Members billymac814 Posted January 30, 2013 Members Report Posted January 30, 2013 I'm about to need a belt as I'm installing a speed reducer. I couldn't order the belt as I didn't know how big I would need. I don't want to order one if I don't have to. Do auto parts stores sell them in various sizes or a furnace supply house, tractor supply?? I figured I'd ask here before making all the phone calls or running around. I should have it all hooked up within the hour so I'd like to get a belt today if at all possible. Thanks in advance. Quote www.mccabescustomleather.com
CowboyBob Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Billie, Yes,try any of the 3-places you mentioned,ask for a 3L or 3/8" wide belt & whatever length you need. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 30, 2013 Members Report Posted January 30, 2013 Sounds like you already know where to check. Yes , good auto parts stores carry various sized belts, as well as good old fashioned hardware stores. Quote You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 30, 2013 Moderator Report Posted January 30, 2013 Auto parts stores usually stock 4L, or 1/2 inch wide belts. These are too wide for sewing machine pulleys. As Bob said, look for sources of 3L, or 3/8 inch wide v-belts. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members billymac814 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 30, 2013 Where should I try first? Does tractor supply sell the correct ones in a lot of sizes? Auto parts stores usually stock 4L, or 1/2 inch wide belts. These are too wide for sewing machine pulleys. As Bob said, look for sources of 3L, or 3/8 inch wide v-belts. Quote www.mccabescustomleather.com
Members David8386 Posted January 30, 2013 Members Report Posted January 30, 2013 Look in industrial supply houses, Grainger is one with a online catalog. Hope this helps David Quote
electrathon Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Grainger was who I was going to recoment too. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted January 30, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted January 30, 2013 I buy at Grainger also but O'Reilly's Auto parts usually has the 3/8" ferg Quote
Members Dwight Posted January 30, 2013 Members Report Posted January 30, 2013 I'd stay away from tractor places, and auto parts, . . . most of their belts will be 4L or 1/2 in wide. What is the width at the top of your pulley? That tells you the width you need for your belt. Getting the length will be tricky, . . . it always is. If you have a mom & pop hardware store nearby, . . . that is where I would go. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
electrathon Posted January 30, 2013 Report Posted January 30, 2013 Be cautious because automotive V belts are a differant angle than machine belts are. Many auto places will have machine belts too, but be aware they are differant. If the guy behind the counter does not know/understand the differance he is likely selling you an automotive belt, it will slip. Quote
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