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Offline Lyngate

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Variable speed pulleys
« on: June 13, 2022, 11:20:06 AM »
I am looking for replacement variable speed pulleys , internal bore 16mm external diameter 105mm . Has anyone got any ideas where these can be purchased from?
My lathe is a Clarke CLW20RV, but I believe this method of speed control was used by a large number of manufacturers

Offline Bill21

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Re: Variable speed pulleys
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2022, 01:26:37 PM »
It’s called a Reeves drive. I believe Charnwood used to sell spares for their version of a lathe with this type of drive. Other vendors of this type include Axminster and SIP but I don’t know if they keep spares.

Once repaired it needs regular maintenance including removing wood dust and lubricating drive shafts. Instructions for this are on page 15 here:

https://cdn.axminstertools.com/media/downloads/105116_manual.pdf

Good luck with your quest. Let us know how you get on, it may help others.


Offline Lyngate

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Re: Variable speed pulleys
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2022, 02:20:28 PM »
Thank for info,
 I have found a set on the Charnwood site.  :)

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