V-Belt Question

[Justin McCurdy]

A few weeks ago I replaced A-28 belts for my Jet drill press with Link Belts. I now have a B-50 belt on my bandsaw that I would also like to replace with a Link Belt. Both belts look as though they are 1/2", but the B might be a tiny bit larger. What is the difference between the A and the B in the belt name?

[Ron Coleman]

Here's a listing of V belt sizes. Scroll down to the bottom.

http://www.gizmology.net/pulleysbelts.htm

[Charlie Schultz]

How did the link belts work out on the drill press?

[Dave Sweeney]

How did the link belts work out on the drill press?

I just finished about a half an hour ago installing a couple of link belts on my no name made in Taiwan drill press. The difference in how smoothly the drill press now runs was quite noticeable. I actually didn't think it ran that roughly before I change over the belts but once installed the difference was obvious. I can't say if the difference will be as noticeable on your drill press but for me it definately was worth it to change out the stock belts with the link belts.

[Justin McCurdy]

The link belts worked well on the drill press, and my jointer for that matter. It significantly reduces vibration and are really easy to install.

[Justin McCurdy]

Here's a listing of V belt sizes. Scroll down to the bottom.

http://www.gizmology.net/pulleysbelts.htm


Excellent link. Thank you very much!