Wanting to buy:
3x3x14mm motor keyway. I need this to keep pully on my motor shaft. At least 2
290-300mm x 12mm belts. My 280 ones are a little tight and I’m afraid they will put a lot of strain on my motor mount. At least 2
Thank you! Please PM asap
Get 285 and 290 belts instead.
12mm wide?
Depends on your pulleys. But a too-tight 280 belt situation should be fine with 285.
Ok yeah, I found some belts (320mm long, ill need to move my motor back). I just need the keyways. I can buy them online but the shipping is 10 dollars for some pieces of steel.
I get all my belts from Ali, but I’m on the same continent. Do a search and you’ll find U.S. suppliers.
ill get mine from torqueboards here. they are 12.99 for 4 of them. now I just need the keyways
Yes, that one is 20mm long, i need 14 because my motors are 6354
No Dremel?
I mean I could, but then it wont be rounded on the end. will that make a huge difference?
Dremel can shape as well as cut if you have the right attachments. Money well spent.
Ok yeah you’re right, i’ll go ahead and buy those belts and keyways.
Backup option. 3x3x13.
Too late, bought some already. Thanks though
(Check PM)
A fine hand file is all you need.
I’ve done that countless times. Even if they fit, they often don’t fit.
Make the rounded shape with the file. It’s there for a reason, don’t just square off the end. The round part doesn’t snag when you install or remove the pulley. Turn the key so the round edge is perpendicular to the motor shaft, up and down.
Ok thanks I’ll probably do that
Use www.vbeltguys.com . They get all my service for belts. Just use the search bar and search “285-5m-12” (or 15 if your pulley is 15mm)
Thanks for that! But I already bought some… thanks though! I’ll check them out
