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In that interview post it was stated that this is a test to judge the feasibility of 'continuing "legacy" production'. I got the impression that it was expected to 'fail' thus justifying discontinuance of legacy support. I think the parts obtained for this limited production would be bette...

To me, bogged down and stopped are the same thing. Slight speed variation is normal even with a digitally controlled stepping motor. Agree re bogged down and stopped. Is that not what the OP is referring to? Or is this some minor speed fluctuation under varying loads? Depends upon which post you re...

Go get a new clip. Common hardware item. It should be a tight fit on the groove near the end of the shaft.

The square keystock is supposed be 'bent' as shown in your picture - however the bent end needs to be positioned down into a recess in end of the keyway(groove) on the idler shaft. That recess is hidden under the fixed sheave of the idler pulley. You may need to remove the fixed sheave which is reta...

To me, bogged down and stopped are the same thing. Slight speed variation is normal even with a digitally controlled stepping motor.

king2459 check your e-mails.

I use that space for my #12 feet.

First, Welcome. IMHO you got yer $$$$ worth. First ? is it a poly-v drive or a gilmer drive. :I am guessing a poly-v drive. Model wise it is simply a Mark 5 with a "B" headstock and is a goldie/brownie. The Mark V 500 was introduced two decades later. Truth be told, other than color, they ...