Delta 18 x 36 Drum Sander Help

[Jim Glock]

I hope someone here can help me out with this one. I picked up this Delta drum sander a couple of years ago for a real good price and have used it numerous times. It is a older machine and the conveyor belt finally separated at the seam. I having the toughest time finding a replacement for it. The local (Houston) Delta center has had it back ordered for a month now. Is there anyone out there that knows where I can locate one? Any help is appreciated.
Part # 31-814 or #655503-00

[Van Huskey]

ereplacements seems to be back ordered also. M&M looks like it is in stock http://www.toolsandmachinery.com/index.php?cPath=1811_2068_2117_2122 but the price is high.

[Paul McGaha]

Hi Jim,

I checked tools-plus for you. They're out of stock also. I suppose just keep hitting tool companies until you find a vendor that has some in stock.

PHM

[Jim Glock]

Thank you for those quick replies. Ouch...that one place is proud at 43 bucks when suggested retail is under 30 dollars (wonder if that included the install?? :D). I guess the old 'supply and demand' takes place in this situation. It may be a last case option for me. Thanks again. j

[Bill Davis]

Check here http://www.mikestools.com/search.aspx?keyword=31-814

[Van Huskey]

One thing I would suggest is before ordering from anyone I would try to call and verify they actually have them in stock. You don't want to pay more for current availability only to find they are a non-stocked part and you end up waiting on a backorder.

[Cary Falk]

These people will make them for you. I think the only catch is you need to order 2 which is generally cheaper than one OEM. I am going to order some for my Grizzly soon. Take the measurements of your belt and give then a call. http://industrialabrasives.com/

Cary

[Ken Boyd]

These people will make them for you. I think the only catch is you need to order 2 which is generally cheaper than one OEM. I am going to order some for my Grizzly soon. Take the measurements of your belt and give then a call. http://industrialabrasives.com/

Cary

I think this is the pre-made belt for the Delta - http://www.industrialabrasives.com/drive-belt-for-delta-18-drum-sander-120x-01595-p-1632.html

[Jim Glock]

Thanks to all that help me. I just received a new belt from Industrial Abrasive. Install took less than 10 minutes (five were looking for a Allenhead). I ran one piece of maple through it and it performed as new. Thanks again for the help. jim

http://www.industrialabrasives.com/drive-belt-for-delta-18-drum-sander-120x-01595-p-1632.html

[Cary Falk]

Jim,
When you get a chance, can you tell me the length of the belt(I'm assuming it is 18" wide)? I need one for my Grizzly 18/36 and am curious if they are the same belt.
Thanks,
Cary