knapper42
starting to shine!
Member since March 2008
Posts: 36
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Post by knapper42 on Jun 8, 2008 18:45:17 GMT -5
The belt broke on my Thumbler as I was making a course run on some flint and as I was searching on the site for a place to get another belt my wife suggested I try a vaccum cleaner belt until I could get one ordered. After a quick trip to the local Lowes Hardward store I found a belt for an Eureka vaccum that fits perfectly. There are two in a package and are priced at 83 cents for the two. ;D ;D
Jack
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Post by connrock on Jun 15, 2008 4:59:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip! ;D
I don't have much trouble with my Model-B belts as long as I buy them from Thumler's.They seem to last a log time nut,,,,,NEVER buy the O ring cheepo's for 50 cents!!!
connrock
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 15, 2008 9:32:30 GMT -5
I typically hear 2-3 years for Thumler's belts and days or at most weeks for vacuum belts, o-rings, etc.
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earthdog
Cave Dweller 
Don't eat yellow snow
Member since June 2006
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Post by earthdog on Jun 22, 2008 21:03:00 GMT -5
I use the "O" rings that come in seal kits for our trucks at work. The shop guys don't use the bigger o rings on the mixers or the semi and they are the right size for my tumblers.
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a1950marine
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2007
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Post by a1950marine on Jul 8, 2008 15:45:32 GMT -5
knapper42....Do you know the number of the vac belt you purchased??? I bought two number RD-2 Eureka belts($2.43) from Walmart that seem to be the exact circumferance however they're much thicker and seem stronger but the tumbler motor won't start turning even without a tumbler on the rollers. The local Lowes had none.
I hesitate to ease the tension on the vac belt by slightly slotting the two bolt holes that hold the motor to it's frame. Ant ideas??? Roy
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 8, 2008 19:54:09 GMT -5
It seems to me you could spend the next two yearts trying to find a 50 cent o-ring that would work ok or spend the $5 for a Thumler's belt and tumble for two (or more) years.
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Jul 14, 2008 18:55:38 GMT -5
 $11.00 a pair for this models belts their clear yellow. I tried the O-Ring short cut......A big waste of time.! |
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colliel82
has rocks in the head
Member since November 2007
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Post by colliel82 on Jul 15, 2008 8:09:17 GMT -5
Where did you find the belts for your vibe for $11? Thanks
Diane
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Jul 15, 2008 16:00:26 GMT -5
kingsleynorth.com
diamondpacific.com
Tom Robertson Salem,Oregon
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