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31st March 2023, 10:19 AM #1New Member
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Omega Stubby S-750
If there is anyone who has changed the belt in an Omega Stubby S-750 wood lathe, I shall like to enquire about a few details.
I have followed the instructions from Omega to the letter, including the use of the M15X150 bolt to push out the spindle but it won't move at all. That makes me afraid to use brute force.
I could really try to fore it but... I even used a long handle with a 15/16" socket wrench, but no luck.
ANY IDEAS?
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31st March 2023, 06:57 PM #2
I haven't had to change mine yet but there is an awful lot of crumbly rubber floating around in there - not game to look too often! I'll just watch this thread in case I need the info later.
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1st April 2023, 03:32 AM #3New Member
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I contacted Omega in AU but, as usual, no response.
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1st April 2023, 09:19 AM #4
If it uses a V-belt....
1/2" Power Twist Plus Link V-Belt - Rockler Woodworking Tools
I've not used myself, but if it does work it will be cheaper than screwing up your Stubby!
There are others brands...
Acculink BeltStay sharp and stay safe!
Neil
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1st April 2023, 08:08 PM #5
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2nd April 2023, 08:34 AM #6
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2nd April 2023, 10:07 AM #7
Avion, what email address did you use?
Was it? "stubbylathes" at "ampengineeringsolutions.com.au"
(Replace the "at" with the ampersand and remove the quotation marks and spaces)
I also found the procedure in the manual
Stubby Belt replacement procedure.png
of course, the easy answer, if a V belt is to replace it with a power twist or similar, as mentioned above.
That is my proposed route, when the 30+ yr old belt on ,y S-1000, finally breaksPat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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2nd April 2023, 06:08 PM #8
Well if you bought it second and this is the first belt change. It will be stiff and very hard to move, and most like likely you will need the biggest wrench you have and really swing off it. But if you can get some WD40 or at a pinch kerosene in there, the more the better and let it sit atleast over night, you may have find a piece of pipe to fit over the end of you wrench for greater leverage.
At the end of the day you're trying to overcome many years of dirt, dust and possibly rust, in short it's seized and the only thing you may damage is the bearing. Just make sure theres no locking pins, screws or Circlips still in there somewhere. Good luckInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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3rd April 2023, 03:54 AM #9New Member
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With the great guidance of a good man, Bill Noble, I was able to change the belt.
It took a series of blows to get it to move. I used a 5lb mallet an had to use bith hands and all I had to move it.
Following that, it became quite simple.
Important, is to remember to remove the three screws holding the retainer plate on the front side of the spindle.
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