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Thank you. I could not remove the belt by loosing the idler drum. So, a utility knife did the job. Sometime in the past, it was dropped and bent the idler shaft. A new Idler Drum Assembly ($134.95) and Driver Drum Assembly ($135.95) are the parts identified for replacement. I will send some more pho...

If I can find the parts to rebuild, that would complete my restoration of the original equipment my father purchased.

My belt sander is from the mid 70's with serial number SS 2535. There is significant rust from years of neglect. Looking at the online parts list... somethings are no longer available. I think that I could spend a considerable amount in repair and not have a working belt sander. Any suggestions from...