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Pillar drill problem
clairetoo - 13/11/11 at 10:22 PM

Many years ago I broke the bank and bought a horribly expensive pillar drill - cracking bit of kit , mainly due to having a variable speed , adjusted by simply sliding a lever back or forward on the side (no lifting the lid and messing about guessing which combination of pullies to use....)

Problem is - its packed up

Under the top cover is a basic CVT - two belts and spring loaded split pullies , and two very worn belts

I've tried goole to see if I can buy some on-line , but no success - the belts are marked 17x5x570 LI , but I dont have a bearing supply type place anywhere near - can anyone help ? ?

owelly - 13/11/11 at 10:29 PM

Try BSL Brammer. Countrywide network and can do postage. If you have any bother, I can try my localish place, or try the other bearings and transmission places.

austin man - 13/11/11 at 10:46 PM

failing that Claire cant you make a tensioner to take up the slack, Im sure your more than able probably more able than 70% of us

clairetoo - 13/11/11 at 10:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by austin man
failing that Claire cant you make a tensioner to take up the slack, Im sure your more than able probably more able than 70% of us

The problem is the belts are supposed to be 17mm wide , and are now 12mm.........so when they move to the outside the sliding/split/sprung pullies , they dont touch the sides

I've done a quick google on BSL Brammer , and theres not one within thirty miles of me - I seem to live in a bit of an industrial dead zone , there is just nothing around here at all !

owelly - 13/11/11 at 11:00 PM

They do post stuff so you need to phone them. My offer still stands if you want me to order on my work account and get it sent to you.

MkIndy7 - 13/11/11 at 11:01 PM

There's a similar company to BSL called "Ericks" that may be around your area aswell.
If not are they anything like what they'd sell in Halfords if you took them in and matched the length.

clairetoo - 13/11/11 at 11:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
They do post stuff so you need to phone them. My offer still stands if you want me to order on my work account and get it sent to you.

That would be fantastic - I do have a bit of a phone phobia.......I have a mobile with free minutes , had it over a year , and I think I've made two calls on it........

U2U on its way

Myke 2463 - 14/11/11 at 09:03 AM

These look the best bet in your area
FOSSE BEARING UNITS LTD
Bearing House,
887 Melton Road
Thurmaston,
Leicester LE4 8EF
Tel: 0116 260 5949
Fax: 0116 260 2548
Workshop: 0116 260 6200
Email: info@fosse-bearings.co.uk

Peteff - 14/11/11 at 09:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I've tried goole to see if I can buy some on-line , but no success -


Is there a good supplier in Yorkshire ? Simply Bearings have the profile of belts and this one looks like yours. Is it ribbed on the inside face?

hughpinder - 14/11/11 at 09:33 AM

Don't some scooters have CVT drive like that? Maybe one of the dealers will have the sort of belt you're after
Regards
Hugh

liam.mccaffrey - 14/11/11 at 01:00 PM

Might be worth a email to Tony at lathes.co.uk, I know he supplies the CVT belts for Raglan lathes. He might be able to advise or supply.

owelly - 14/11/11 at 01:20 PM

Claire needs one of these type.
http://www.gates.com/index.cfm?location_id=3106