Al Faulkner
04-26-2014, 12:53 PM
I've had this unit since probably the 1980s. Love it and have done lots of boards. I had the rollers reurethaned, Excellent idea. This unit is so reliable, useful and loud. If I was starting again I might consider a belt sander thicknesser. Not sure the brand/name but a friend has one.
I was planing an 18 foot piece of Douglas fir and did not have it supported well at the beginning and caused the cutter to stall which caused the motor to spin and burn out the belt. It just melted. 61 and still ADHD :)
So now I am looking for a new belt. I'll probably look at the bushings while I have it part and also the motor brushes.
Any suggestion on where to get decent prices on the belts? I saw prices ranging from 61 USD to 108 USD. I would prefer to get it from Canada also due to shipping and customs.
I was planing an 18 foot piece of Douglas fir and did not have it supported well at the beginning and caused the cutter to stall which caused the motor to spin and burn out the belt. It just melted. 61 and still ADHD :)
So now I am looking for a new belt. I'll probably look at the bushings while I have it part and also the motor brushes.
Any suggestion on where to get decent prices on the belts? I saw prices ranging from 61 USD to 108 USD. I would prefer to get it from Canada also due to shipping and customs.