Popular Post gee-dub Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 My original belt lasted years. Finally it was time to change it out and I went with the Klingspor version. It lasted about a year and was never really very good and it is time for another change already. Four fasteners remove the platen / motor assembly. I also remove the "Fast Lever" before I clean out the frame area. The sawdust doesn't bother me so much but the abrasive cleaning stick residue is pretty gummy. The Klingspor belt was 100 grit with an almost slippery thin backing. The factory replacement is 100 grit with a heavy cloth backing that has some texture to it when new. I cannot say how long this rough texture lasts but it was pretty smooth on my original drive belt at 5 or 6 years (no surprise there). The tension roller and drive roller were both pretty grimy. A little alcohol, a brass brush and a cloth cleaned things right up. I tape off the rollers and wax the platen. They stopped making this stuff. Glad I got a lifetime supply on clearance when that happened. A needle oiler puts a drop or two of light oil on the bushings and other moving parts as instructed in the manual. I put the "Fast Lever" assembly back in position and set the conveyor assembly onto the front posts. I put the lever in the raised position and lightly tighten the rear fasteners. Now I can put the lever in the normal position for use and raise it when I want to use it without loosening the rear fasteners. This method has worked reliably for a decade. I check the drum alignment and, just as last time, find it unchanged. I love this part of their design. I ran a few test boards. Just like a new blade or bit, the belt worked great. Over time there will be alittle bit of tension increase as the belt gets comfy. Once broken in I have never had to adjust the drive belt until it is time for a change. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Good documentation and support photos. I changed mine (same model) a few years ago and did basically the same thing. I don't recall the belt I replaced the original with but it's still working so that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I believe Minwax still sells paste wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 7:59 AM, Mark J said: I believe Minwax still sells paste wax. I think the Johnson users say they are different. I've only used minwax so don't really know my self. Good write up on the conveyor belt replacement. Mine is a few years old and not tracking the greatest any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 30, 2023 Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Minwax is a furniture wax, Johnson's was a floor wax. Different formulation, and apparently Johnson's was 'bad' in some way. I can't believe it was discontinued because of low sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 I don't know about other areas but just before the last gasp JPW changed the formulation for California. It was green, thin, and left a haze for me. I tossed that stuff and luckily caught a clearance on the old stuff. I used Guardsman furniture polish forever and recommended it to clients. They too changed formulation (overall, not just Cali) years ago an I had to walk away. Whatever happened to "don't fix it if it ain't broke"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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