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Hi there, I recently purchased a craftsman 15" lathe for $150.
Seems like a good starter lathe, and big enough swing, plus rotating headstock to do big projects. I build drums, so this is a must. I do, however, have an issue, and that is the variable speed belt is too loose at the lower rpms, which is where my work will happen for the most part. I am wondering if anyone knows how to change the variable speed belt. I found a page for the drive belt, which I will need to do at some point too, but the speed belt is keeping me from starting. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
Dean

Seems like a good starter lathe, and big enough swing, plus rotating headstock to do big projects. I build drums, so this is a must. I do, however, have an issue, and that is the variable speed belt is too loose at the lower rpms, which is where my work will happen for the most part. I am wondering if anyone knows how to change the variable speed belt. I found a page for the drive belt, which I will need to do at some point too, but the speed belt is keeping me from starting. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
Dean