I just used the last of the 3 spare belts supplied with my 2 year old HF tumbler. I Had a 3 1/8" x 1/8" "O" ring so I put that on, seems to work well. Just wondering what kind of mileage everyone is getting on their belts.
I just used the last of the 3 spare belts supplied with my 2 year old HF tumbler. I Had a 3 1/8" x 1/8" "O" ring so I put that on, seems to work well. Just wondering what kind of mileage everyone is getting on their belts.
I am still running on the original, but then I have only done half a dozen batches.
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I swapped to a heavy duty vacuum belt for my thumbler and added a little bracket to adjust it so it wouldn't be too tight.
That may or may not be an option for you with the HF's unit. The thing to look at is if the pulley sheaves are lined up straight so that they don't constantly wear on one side of the belt making it thinner until it gives out.
The other thing to consider is the total weight of the filled drum...too much weight can add to shortening the life of the belt and the motor.
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I have 2 HF Rotary tumblers - replaced the belt on one only once after several years of use
Ebay has replacements ...
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i'd have to give a +1 on a vacuum belt idea. they are tough suckers. I no longer use a roller tumbler, a vibratory one only now..
If the HF tumbler belts and too tight they will fail within hours. They run the longest with just enough tension to drive the drums.
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I have yet to change a belt on my unit. My father has been using his for several years on the belt that came in it, no issues. The above mentioned, about weight of loaded drums is most likely the cause of the short belt life. However it was also said about pulley alignment. Very possible to be a contributing factor. If my belt slips during operation it is due to me overloading the drums. YMMV - CASTER
In regards to shooting safety.Until you are ready to fire, keep your booger hook off the bang switch.
Something else I though of is having that belt get wet and slipping....isn't that motor in the HF unit down below the drum...and if the drum leaks, will it drip on the belt/pulley causing it to spin instead of pull?
Just spitwadding here as I don't have/never used or seen one of the HF units outside of a picture here in forum...
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In regards to shooting safety.Until you are ready to fire, keep your booger hook off the bang switch.
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Can't remember exactly, but I reckon it's been 10 yrs. +/- and still on the original.
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Mines only 2-3 yrs old haven't had a problem and I've run it several times 3 week straight tumbling rocks for the kids.
4+ years on the original and it gets used weekly.
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O-rings make great replacements for factory tumbler belts...
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if you can find a kevlar reinforced belt in your size they last a long time as well, especially in drive situations.
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