Link Belts

I have a link belt on my Grizzly jointer, which is very similar to your Ridgid. It works nicely. Be sure your jointer has the standard v-belt pulleys.

I had one on my Jet Table saw. worked great and eliminated streching.

-- Thos. Angle

I had one on my old saw and it worked just fine. I was going to put one on my jointer when I replaced the cutterhead but In-Line Industires seems to have lost my order for a belt that I placed a month ago.

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I have them on every machine I have. Drill press, jointer, table saw, 6×48 belt sander, and band saw. I think they make tensioning a breeze and I can’t remember when I put the first one on the table saw so they last a long time. (possibly 20 years or so)

-- bobdurnell, Santa Ana California.

Thanks to all for your input. Looks like I will be ordering one today.

Thanks again.

-- Guy Kroll

Good choice. I put one on my bandsaw because I was experiencing some vibration, it took out 95% of the vibration. I have used it for about 3 years now and have not had to adjust the belt (I’m surprised).

-- Doug, Cass City, Michigan

Hello Guy,

I tried using them on my Italian bandsaw (Laguna ACM 18”) and they failed twice miserably. I bought the best ones made, but they could lot make the grade on my bandsaw. So for me, I steer clear of link belts for the moment until the technology gets better. My .0002 cents. :-) (Cost adjusted for inflation)

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I’ve have one on by Delta contractor saw for over 3 years. It took away the vibration at startup. These things really work. It’s a worthwhile investment!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

http://agrisales-inc.com/ Go to this web site. On the left of the page find and click on electric motors, then follow the trail to link v-belts. Great price and reliable people.

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I put link belts on all of my machines. It really cuts down on vibration.

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Thanks again everyone. I just order some over the net from Agrisales. Thanks UnionLabel for the tip, they did have the best price and they were very friendly and helpful.

-- Guy Kroll

Your welcome, glad to help.

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Guy, I have them on my table saw (unisaw)and jointer (grizzly), they work great. Make sure you install them in the right direction, look for the arrow.
KHOP

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Thanks for the tip, Khop. I have been known to put things on backwards. Must be this age thing.

-- Guy Kroll

I have them on several machines they give me no probs.They are expensive over here in the UK.Alistair

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