Posted by:
roger wilson
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I assume that this is one of the Rod Smith lathes by Pac Bay.
The standard belt is simply a 4.5 inch O ring that is normally available at most hardware stores in the plumbing department.
The point about the rubber drying out is a good one. Any type rubber product tends to dry and crack and then soon fail with age and heat.
Always keep an eye on the belts and if any cracking is noted at all, replace the belts. If you buy belts locally, try to get "fresh" stock. For some products that don't move very quickly, it is possible to buy a belt that is 5 years old and is already near its end of life.
Another good belt to use is a silicone rubber belt. The silicone products tend to not have the drying issues as much and tend to last longer.
If you buy replacement O rings as a belt, simply specify the length size and the diameter of the rubber ring material.
Possibly something like this?
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