My belt just broke this AM. What I'm wondering is how far do I have to tear this thing down. I looked online and did a search on here but drew a blank. I'm sure it's a simple fix but I just don't want to screw something up.
Tony is right on the older Deluxes. But if you have the new variable speed version it is different.
#1 On the new headstock Lock your indexing pin down and remove the front chuck.
#2 Loosen the 3 screws that go against the front of your bearings a couple of turns.
#3 Loosen the 4 large bolts in the top of the headstock and remove the top half of the headstock housing.
#4 Lift the whole spindle cartridge up and slip your new belt around it.
#5 Replace spindle cartridge and top of headstock, and tighten 4 bolts.
#6 Tighten the 3 bearing screws and re-install chuck and you are ready to go.
Chris,
I notice that you use the natural color cog belts instead of the common black solid belts. Is there an advantage to the belts that you use?
Kim
They are anti vibration belts so they do not cause the vibration the constant thumping of the black belts give.