belt for old sears sander

[wjquigs]

Does anyone know where I can get replacement parts (in this case, a drive belt) for old Sears Craftsman tools? I have a great bench-mount belt and disc sander whose belt has worn out, and a drill press whose belt is on it's way out.

I also have an old Sears Gamefisher outboard that still runs like a champ. Sears has detailed parts diagrams online but you can't actually buy any of the parts anymore!

Thanks.
Bill
www.quigs.org

[capt jake]

Drive belts are pretty standard items. All you need is the width and the length. Most auto parts stores sell fractional HP belts (just don't get a standard fan belt).

[Bruce Hooke]

As Capt. Jake noted, if this is a basic drive belt there should be plenty of local options from a car parts store to a well-stocked hardware store. If it is not a standard drive belt maybe you can tell us a bit more about what it looks like to help us figure out where you might go to get a replacement.

[capt jake]

At worst, you may want to change the drive pulleys to fractional. then belts will be a breeze to get. Every one of my stationary power tools uses a fractional belt, even the old Craftsman that I gave away after rebuilding.

Bruce is right, we have a very well stocked hardware store in town that stocks all of these items. They even know how to speak 'hardwarese'. ;)

[kc8pql]

Take the old belt with you when you go so the seller can measure it and see the width. I get belts from the local NAPA auto parts store.

[Bruce Hooke]

We do need to keep in mind that this might, say, be a toothed drive belt inside a portable power tool, in which case it might not be possible to get a stock replacement or start throwing on replacement drive pulleys. This is why I asked for more clarification. "Drive belt" can mean a lot of different things.

[Mike Keers]

You might also try Sears themselves, I've been able to get parts for 30 year old Craftsman power tools--sometimes a bit overpriced, but hey, if you need the part and it's not a standard OTS item...
http://www3.sears.com/

[ssor]

McMaster-Carr has the most comprehensive catalog of Vee belts multiVee Belts toothed belts, round leather belts that I have seen anywhere.

[wjquigs]

Thanks, everyone! McMaster had the exact belt I needed. It helps that there are industry-standard sizes and that mine (140XL) was still visible on the outside of the belt.
Bill