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 Post subject: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:03 pm 
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I have a very old Performax built before Jet took over. Recently the belt broke and when I went to buy a new one from Jet I was told the new belts that push the wood through to the sanding roller will not fit the old Performax. Does anyone know where I can get the correct conveyor belt for my machine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:24 pm 
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I recommend contacting Supermax. They are the folks who used to be Performax before that name was sold to Jet. They might have some old parts, or maybe something they make today would work. They had parts for my old Shop Pro 25 that I bought a few years ago and fixed up. Nice folks, too.


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:52 pm 
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I use an Accura. Pricey, but not as pricey as the rubber conveyor by Performax (which I have sitting on the side).

Been meaning to order another one because i've eaten through the sides (plan on modifying the drum to address this), but its still hanging in there. Again, I have a sandpaper belt and the OEM rubber belt on the side should it completely fail.

https://www.amazon.com/Accura-Replaceme ... _1_fkmr1_1


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:00 pm 
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The belt on my Performax 16-32 is pretty frayed and I've been thinking of ordering one of these: https://2sand.com/feed-belt-performax-16-32-drum-sander

There's also this source: https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/drum-sander-conveyor-belt.aspx

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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:31 pm 
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I've got the 2sand belt. Works fine, but the Highland is cheaper.


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:19 am 
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Cheaper than here? Fine people to deal with as well.

https://www.supergrit.com/ConveyorBelts


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 1:12 pm 
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I was in error. The Highland is about $40. The 2sand about $28. Supergrit ..$30.


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:43 am 
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Got mine from woodcraft 22 yr old performax, forgot the price ??


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 Post subject: Re: Old Performax 16x32
PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:57 pm 
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What a surprise! Our 16/32 Jet drive belt broke today in the middle of a sanding pass...How annoying! It turns out there are two sizes of Jet 16/32 drive belts and of the three vendors suggested Highland was the only one listing the right size for us (16 by 43.5). I've been dealing with Supergrit for many years and like and trust them but didn't feel like contacting them to see if they had the longer belt (I also like Highland so no big deal). Hopefully the new drive belt will not take long to ship since the thickness sander is pretty much essential at this stage of our process.


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