Drive belt

jeeperjohn · Post by **jeeperjohn** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:26 pm

anyone know what size a MKV drive belt is?

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:16 pm

I just got one from Shopsmith and it only took a few days to get it. Order it from them.

billmayo · Post by **billmayo** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:16 am

jeeperjohn wrote:anyone know what size a MKV drive belt is?

The Shopsmith Mark V motor belt is little wider than 1/2" (17/32") and 26 1/2" long. I have used 1/2" Link (Powertwist) belts with 35 links. A standard 1/2" X 26" V-belt can used as a substitute but it prevents reaching the SLOWest or FASTest speeds until well worn.

RobertTaylor · Post by **RobertTaylor** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:58 am

i just knew that Bill Mayo would be able to answer your question. 26" was my guess bit i decided to wait for Bill's response.

jeeperjohn · Post by **jeeperjohn** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:48 pm

billmayo wrote:The Shopsmith Mark V motor belt is little wider than 1/2" (17/32") and 26 1/2" long. I have used 1/2" Link (Powertwist) belts with 35 links. A standard 1/2" X 26" V-belt can used as a substitute but it prevents reaching the SLOWest or FASTest speeds until well worn.

Thanks! That's what I needed.