b14wrc
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 11:34 AM |
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Boxford Lathe
Anyone know how to remove the linked belt from a boxford lathe?
Looking into it I can't really find a definitive answer, I think the rivets rotate to allow the belt to be split...
Had a go on Friday and failed to do it. Any advice much appreciated.
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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40inches
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 11:49 AM |
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The ones I used (many years ago) had a slit, going from the hole,a bit like a button hole, that allowed the belt to release. You twisted it
upwards.
This was in the 60's though.
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HowardB
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 12:25 PM |
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same - push the belt together and then open the split with a blunt flat bladed screw driver - at least that's the case on mine
HTH
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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daviep
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 12:29 PM |
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Sounds like you are on the right track, obviously you need the tension off, then rotate two consecutive rivets 90 degrees, use a screw driver to pry
the belt over the rivets. Google "nut link belt" and I'm sure you'll get a youtube video.
Cheers
Davie
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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rj
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 05:41 PM |
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Its a bit awkward to do , I recall it is easier to connect than disconnect, you will stab yourself several times with the small screwdriver before you
get the hang of it ! Once its off practice it a few times, you will soon be able to do it in seconds
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b14wrc
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| posted on 20/9/17 at 11:28 AM |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
I am going to have another attempt to retrieve my lathe from my mates garage at the weekend. 
20vt powered rear engined locost
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b14wrc
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| posted on 26/9/17 at 11:18 AM |
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Got the Boxford neatly stored in my new workshop, happy days.
The belt was quite easy once I worked it out. Now I need an inverter and I can get it fired up.
Rob
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