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Funny, I just went through the same thing you are.
The old Greenie head stock I have was poorly stored. Nothing
seemed to moove freely. The bearings seemed solid no TIR on the
Qill etc. but the movement just didn't feel right.

I completely broke the head stock down pulled all of the bearings(very ...

From my experience (Limited) for belts it was 6-8 weeks consequently when
they did finally get them I bought several more just to have backups.

I have since bought backup shives so I can even change from Gilmer to the poly belt in the event one or the other is unavailable.

Bill,

Thanks for the input and I may contact you. I will give S.S
till early Jan. to honor their committment after that though I will not have much of a choice. I will either have to obtain alternate parts or modify the unit to be compatable with available parts or sell it for parts.

Since S.S ...

Bill

Also, the unit was functioning (what I would consider normally) prior.
I think it was simply (old / fatigued) and broke. unfortunately belts and the like don't last forever. I do understand the mechanics of the unit and appreciate your willingness to help there. I think it is nothing more than ...

Bill,

It broke--I don't need to send pictures ---I could send the belt ?

I have another very old headstock with the belt in place that I've considered
transferring but it is stress cracked and would probably not withstand the
transfer. or last that long once transferred.

But this brings up a ...

I have a Mark V that uses the Gilmer bealts and am looking for an alternate source other than shopsmith. I have a belt on order but its been over a month now and no sign they will get them soon. Mean while the device
is just taking space in my shop.

has any one found alternate sorces other than ...