Made some new VM26 fuel transfer tubes

[sschering]

If it works, it works. Cool machine.

What are the belts made of?

Bi-directional, multi speed. Nice and simple.

Good picture of some stock VMs.

Hmm thought I answered this but I don't see the post..

http://www.paragoncode.com/shop/link_belts/

The belts are Accu-links.. polyester reinforced urethane..
the bet is make up of little links that lock together..
You make whatever length belt you want and they run smoother than a standard V belt.



I'll probably play around to see if I can make a good complete T without having to turn down a stock one as a starting point.

I'm looking at either using a 3/8" brass PEX crimp fitting as a start or making an all aluminum piece and using alumaweld rod to put it together.

[Detroit Diesel Man]

Nice work...being somewhat of a hobby machinist myself i can appreciate those little touches that really make the bike unique...very cool..love the lathe too!


DDM

[tejasmud]

Hmm thought I answered this but I don't see the post..

http://www.paragoncode.com/shop/link_belts/

The belts are Accu-links.. polyester reinforced urethane..
the bet is make up of little links that lock together..
You make whatever length belt you want and they run smoother than a standard V belt.



I'll probably play around to see if I can make a good complete T without having to turn down a stock one as a starting point.

I'm looking at either using a 3/8" brass PEX crimp fitting as a start or making an all aluminum piece and using alumaweld rod to put it together.

Cool.

I have an old 1940s Southbend lathe needing restoring, and belts are one of the things I'll need for sure. It originally ran off leather belts.

Accu-links, that's pretty slick.

Thanks.

[sschering]

You can get them at harbor freight $25 for 5ft

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43771

Power twists (same thing, different manufacturer and colored red) can be found at Rockler for $9 a foot.

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=6040&filter=twist

[Ponderosa]

1895 Seneca

I just inherited my uncles 1895 Seneca, still works great..


Brushing up on my old high school level machine shop skills..LOL