Langanobob
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- Joined
- Mar 22, 2008
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
I have this old wood bed lathe that I'm getting started on, need a motor and a bed but those shouldn't be big obstacles.
I'm completely new to flat belt lineshaft drives and this machine came with I think most, but not all of the parts that I need. One question I have is the belt shifting process. The picture below is from another system, it's very similar to the parts I have and it explains a lot. I'm guessing that there is some sort of pole that allows you to move the belt shifting mechanism? Sure appreciate it if someone could post a picture or a link to the end of the pole. It looks to me like it'll have some sort of fork on the end.
Here's another question. Can anyone tell me what the device below is for? I think it may somehow be part of a belt shifting or belt tensioning device but so far haven't figured it out.
Really looking forward to getting this lathe up and running.
Thanks,
Bob
I'm completely new to flat belt lineshaft drives and this machine came with I think most, but not all of the parts that I need. One question I have is the belt shifting process. The picture below is from another system, it's very similar to the parts I have and it explains a lot. I'm guessing that there is some sort of pole that allows you to move the belt shifting mechanism? Sure appreciate it if someone could post a picture or a link to the end of the pole. It looks to me like it'll have some sort of fork on the end.
Here's another question. Can anyone tell me what the device below is for? I think it may somehow be part of a belt shifting or belt tensioning device but so far haven't figured it out.
Really looking forward to getting this lathe up and running.
Thanks,
Bob