hof00 Posted May 17, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2021 Hi All, The subject of this post is not really Modeling Tools but some advice regarding the "Midi" Lathe above. I utilize this to "Turn and Taper" Masts and spars, so, a modelling tool.... 🙂 Anyway, I put in a call to a New Zealand supplier, months ago.... After many calls the suppliers vendors do not seem to be too worried about "Consumables," more concerned about new tool turnover. So, I am after some advice in locating a suitable Drive Belt and have seen on Amazon, but would like some confirmation from someone more learned than myself degrading such things. (Seems to be the same configuration as "Rockler" and others.) I do not have the Belt dimensions as I gave the old one to the NZ supplier. Many thanks in advance, if possible.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF00) mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted May 17, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 17, 2021 I don’t own nor have I operated this specific lathe, but in most cases the belts can be bought else where rather than through the supplier of the lathe. The supplier of the lathe likely doesn’t produce their own belts (I’m guessing) and so they won’t be to eager to send out another belt when it won’t make them money. As long as you get the same kind (size) of belt that your lathe uses you won’t have any issues, I would read through the manual and find the belt size before purchasing any thing, on the belt itself is usual a serial number or some other way of identifying what kind of belt it is. I did a quick google search for Rockler Excelsior Mini Lathe Drive belts and got the link below, it might be a good starting point for finding the right belt! https://www.amazon.com/DRIVE-ROCKLER-EXCELSIOR-LATHE-MC-1018/dp/B0725Q19KL Bradley mtaylor and hof00 2 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted May 17, 2021 Thanks Chap, Unfortunately, the users manual dos not give me a drive belt size. 😞 Yup, agree with your sentiments regarding manufactures "Consumables." Cheers....HOF. , mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithbrad80 Posted May 17, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2021 This belt should fit your lathe. It’s not to expensive either, I’ve never used a Rockler belt but if you want any other brand the same belt size should do. Good luck! Bradley hof00, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks Bradley, I returned to the search of NZ woodworking tool suppliers yesterday and spoke to a company in Auckland. They had just received a shipment of various items, Inc. drive belts.... Seems that they, like myself, had been waiting months, all to do with the COVID thing. They adv. that the model, MC1018 is fairly generic. So, ordered a belt, this will hopefully arrive today, the next thing will be to disassemble the Head Stock and fit said belt.... 🙂 Thank you for your advice and assistance. Very much appreciated. Cheers and Regards, Harry./ mtaylor, Canute and Keithbrad80 3 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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