Link belt

[ryan kelley]

It is time to put a new belt on my Rikon midi, I was looking at the Linkbelt that WC carries. Has anyone bought and used one of these on their lathe, if so what is your opinion of them. With the belt that came with the lathe I am able to twist it into a figure 8 and reverse the lathe(only for sanding) at slowest speed. Is the Linkbelt strong enough to do this. Any pros and cons.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I don't think you will find that the link belt will work. My cousin tried it on his Delta midi which has almost the same pulley. It was a no go. I wouldn't try it on my Rikon.

[Dick Strauss]

If it takes a 3/8" std v-belt, I noticed Grizzly has a 4'er for under $20 (they were $12 the last time I checked...oh well).

http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/G3639

[Reed Gray]

I liked the link belt I had on my old Atlas lathe. I believe that there are 2 sizes, 1/2 inch and a smaller one, 3/8 maybe. It would be worth checking out.
robo hippy

[Bernie Weishapl]

Problem being the Rikon does not take a V-belt.