Belt for Jet Mini

[Frank Kobilsek]

I traded my Jet Mini 1014 (manual belt speed change) with my brother because the spindle height of each machine on it's cabinet, both built my Dad, fit each of us better.

I come to realize that his (now my) lathe has had its drive belt replaced and its is too long. It makes changing speeds difficult. I see that Pakard offers a replacement belt for 1014I. Is this the same belt? If yes is there a cheaper place to aquire this belt. $34 at Packard seems a bit high.

Any advice would be great.

Frank Kobilsek

 

[Mike Stephens]

You could try getting it Derrek from jet.

https://parts.maam.waltermeier.com/Default.aspx

 

[Jake Truxal]

is it a standard v-shaped fan belt? why not just go to an auto parts store. I got a new one for my lathe last week for $8.00

 

[Bill Boehme]

is it a standard v-shaped fan belt? why not just go to an auto parts store. I got a new one for my lathe last week for $8.00

No, it is a ribbed micro-V. It is not a standard stock item. Buying the belt direct from Jet (see the phone number or web site on the owners manual) is probably the simplest approach and the price is likely to not be much different than what you will find from an aftermarket parts dealer since they probably get it from Jet.

 

[MichaelMouse]

If it's not too worn, perhaps the paint on it will get you the right information. If not, you'll have to measure. Motion Industries has belts and belts and belts. That's where I got my replacement for the 3000 for six bucks versus thirty.

 

[Joe Greiner]

No, it is a ribbed micro-V. It is not a standard stock item. Buying the belt direct from Jet (see the phone number or web site on the owners manual) is probably the simplest approach and the price is likely to not be much different than what you will find from an aftermarket parts dealer since they probably get it from Jet.

I doubt that auto parts stores get their belts from Jet. Ribbed belts are common in car engines (serpentine belts at the front end). The tricky part will be getting the correct length, unless you have a valid original to match with it.

Getting a valid replacement from Jet is probably the most direct, though. Before installing the replacement belt, try getting some spare replacements from the auto parts store; and try to store it/them where you can find them later. The best place to store it is probably in the headstock, already engaged, but taped out of harm's way. The same applies to spare drive belts of any shape on other machinery.

 

[Jerry Rhoads]

Frank
I got a replacement at Motion Industries.
However you could still see the number on the old one.
Not knowing the exact lenth needed, go to Jettools look at parts, and get it.
At the time I checked, the price was only a dollar or 2 more.
But found Motion Ind. and did not have to order.

Jerry

 

[Frank Kobilsek]

Thanks All

 

[Debra Breton]

Earlier this year in May, we ordered a belt from www.jettools.com, it was $23. I did not see it on the site when I did a search, but had called customer service and was able to get the belt. It was here in 2 days!

 

[JRutten]

Belt

Just looked it up. The part number is JML-20 and Jet sells it for $23.26. Went through this excercise because I have the same lathe and I know the belt won't last forever. Good luck.

 

[Bill Boehme]

I doubt that auto parts stores get their belts from Jet. Ribbed belts are common in car engines (serpentine belts at the front end).

I didn't imply anything about auto parts stores as a source or that they would go to Jet for a replacement belt. I suspect that there is not a chance in the world that an auto parts store would have anything even remotely similar to the Jet mini lathe belt as a stock item. As I said previously, the Jet belt is a Micro-V which does not have the same form factor as a Poly-V belt used in automobiles.

.... Before installing the replacement belt, try getting some spare replacements from the auto parts store; and try to store it/them where you can find them later.

Even if you could get a spare from an auto parts store or anywhere else, in most cases it would be money wasted to buy a spare and keep it in storage. The typical usable life of a belt in this application is about four or five years and the shelf life of a belt is about the same as its life in service. In both cases, belts usually reach the end of their useful life due to ozone cracking before they reach the point of being physically worn down to the the point where the rib touches the bottom of the groove in the pulley. Ozone cracking results in hardening of the belt which leads to fatigue failure.

 

[Gordon Seto]

I know sooner or later I will need a belt for the Jet mini. I saved this in my computer:


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I have the General Maxi-Lathe, which uses the same drive belt as the Jet Mini Lathe. Any auto parts or industrial equipment dealer that is able to order from Good Year can order your belt. It is a Good Year 240J Poly V belt, Made in the USA. $6 and change.
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#3364190 - 11/24/07 11:42 AM

I used the older non variable speed Mini.

The belt is marked as Poly V 240J with 3 ribs

Just an update,

Received an email from Phyllis at Belts for Anything. Not only do they have the belts in stock but they cost 6.78 cents each. I ordered two. Then she told be the shipping cost ... I was astounded .... 58 Cents .... I thought it was 1958 all over again.

No affiliation ... Just amazed at the price ...

Regards,
Bill

Belts for anything

BTW, for:
Jet 1220 VS belt: Poly V 260 J 3 ribs

 

[Gretch Flo]

belt shelf life

Even if you could get a spare from an auto parts store or anywhere else, in most cases it would be money wasted to buy a spare and keep it in storage. The typical usable life of a belt in this application is about four or five years and the shelf life of a belt is about the same as its life in service. In both cases, belts usually reach the end of their useful life due to ozone cracking before they reach the point of being physically worn down to the the point where the rib touches the bottom of the groove in the pulley. Ozone cracking results in hardening of the belt which leads to fatigue failure.

Bill. I vacuum pack my steaks-they last longer in the freezer. Wonder if Vac packing in thick plastic (without freezing!!!) would extend shelf life??? Curious Gretch

 

[Bill Boehme]

Bill. I vacuum pack my steaks-they last longer in the freezer. Wonder if Vac packing in thick plastic (without freezing!!!) would extend shelf life??? Curious Gretch

It might work as long as you could keep it well wrapped and sealed from the atmosphere. The information that I had was from one of the belt manufacturers and was mainly referring to belts laying on a shelf in a warehouse. It is interesting that they say that it is also bad for the belt to have it hanging on a peg which is the way that most auto parts stores and shops have them stored.

It is good to hear that places that stock Goodyear parts can special order them. The last time that I tried that at one of the chain auto stores many years ago, they just shrugged and pointed to their stock hanging on the wall and said something like, "what you see is what you get".

It is interesting that Goodyear uses the name Poly-V for their miniature belts. It seems like every manufacturer has different nomenclature.

 

[Rick M]

Not sure I recall if anyone else mentioned it, but Part Numbers, size, and related info are listed in the back of the Owner's Manuals--also downloadable from Jet.

Oddly enough, the belt for Jet's 1014 lathe is over 2.5 times costlier than it's bigger brother, the 1220. The latter currently lists for a bit under $9 from Jet.

No size is shown for the 1014, but the 1220 shows 260J, confirming Gordon's note (by Bill) above. Looks like I'll be adding BeltsForAnything to my bookmarks. 🙂