Re: Help w/ Sheldon Lathe

Chris,

I checked the installation instructions. It does say to install in
the correct direction.

My experience with these belts was the same situation as Gary's,
except a Logan lathe. I don't recall paying any attention to
direction when I installed. I do know that machine was run for years
in both forward and reverse. We used it for tapping over a period of
10 years. It's sold now so I can't check to see which way the belts
were oriented.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll be more careful next time.

Doug

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., ccs@m... wrote:
>
> > Instead of taking the spindle out, replace the belts with link-
type v-
> > belts. These belts are made up of links which snap together to
> > create any length belt. Link-type belts are better than
conventional
> > belts.
>
> Link belts do not work in reversing applications as they have to be
> installed with the overlapping part of the links oriented in the
> direction of rotation. See the installation instructions at
>
> http://www.fennerindustrial.com/products/pdfs/ptpinstall_new.pdf
>
> Chris