lathe belt

[tritonkev]

hi all first post here on the forum
I have just bought an old union metal wood lathe my question is the leather drive belt slips how tight should it be or do I replace with a new one I some on ebay but they aren't leather but recommended for lathes and they impregnated with rubber to stop slipping
any advice appreciated
oh I don't know what model union lathe it is

 

[shipbadger]

Suggest you contact this chap:
Tony Griffiths Phone: 01298-871633 (from overseas: **44-1298-871633) Fax: 01298-872874 from 09:00 to 23:00 GMT (except Sunday)
email: [email protected] or write: lathes.co.uk, Wardlow, Tideswell, BUXTON, Derbyshire, SK17 8RP

His website http://www.lathes.co.uk/ is usually considered as the starting point for any question regarding types of lathes etc. He also supplies spares, manuals etc.. You'll find a fair bit of information about Union lathes there.

Tony Comber

 

[IHc1vtr+]

He definitely knows his stuff, very nice guy to talk to as well.

 

[tritonkev]

many thanks

 

[woodpig]

I think reinforced fabric link belts are the modern alternative to leather ones. I think Chronos may sell them?