Tormach Drive Belt

Steve Pilon

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Mar 8, 2018, 4:23:46 PM3/8/18

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While changing the Tormach from low to high gear I noticed that the drive belt is looking a little rough. Do we have extras? Should we just change it out just in case?

Larry

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Mar 8, 2018, 4:31:01 PM3/8/18

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There used to be extras in the tool cabinet. If there isn't any there it's because somebody changed the belt and didn't let anyone know.

Larry

Steve Pilon

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Mar 8, 2018, 4:51:36 PM3/8/18

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Thanks Larry, I'll look tonight.

Larry

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Mar 11, 2018, 5:47:25 PM3/11/18

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I just purchased 4 more belts. There was one belt in the cabinet so now there are 5 spare belts. The last time I used the Tormach I notices some slipping. I tightened the belt. Make sure you have proper tension on the belt. There should be 1/8" to 1/4" deflection of the belt between the pulleys with firm finger pressure. Any more flex than that will allow the belt to slip under load.

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