Myford ml8 lathe question

[TA09]

Hello

I have just bought a Myford ml8 lathe and the belt need to be changed. I know I have the choice of v belt or buy linked belts. Which is the best?

 

[Greenfellers]

Hi,
mine runs on link it saves disturbing the bearings and pulling the mandrel to do a belt change.

Andy

 

[Trevanion]

A link belt will be a bit dearer than a standard V-belt but you won't have to spend hours pulling the headstock apart and putting it back together.

 

[TA09]

Is the linked belt more noisy than v belt?

 

[Greenfellers]

Hi, I can't say that I have ever noticed it to be.
I also recently fitted link to an engineering lathe and that is no noisier.

Andy

 

[Trevanion]

Some people argue that linked belts are actually less noisy and have less vibration because they don't hold a set if left in place for a long time like a rubber belt will.

 

[TA09]

Ohhh linked belt it is then Thanks guys!

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[CHJ]

Make sure you fit the belt the correct way round to match the direction of rotation so that it naturally tightens links under load.

 

[TA09]

Will do since these linked belts are so expensive I reckon the last a long time?

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[Greenfellers]

You'll need to buy 2m in order to sort the ML8 its about £14 per m with free postage on a certain auction site. Theoretically it should last a long time if correctly aligned and not mistreated.

Andy

 

[Rob Carter]

Hi, can anyone confirm which 'section' of link is needed to fit the ML8 pulleys?

Thanks, Robin

 

[Paultheroamer]

You'll need to buy 2m in order to sort the ML8 its about £14 per m with free postage on a certain auction site. Theoretically it should last a long time if correctly aligned and not mistreated.

Andy

Hi..does the belt have a brand name?

 

[parvum]

Nutlink A section

 

[Paultheroamer]

That’s great. Thanks