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Need a replacement belt and manual for this old ozito drill press. Can anyone help
"But found the belt I needed at BSC in Beresfield."
I'm glad Jarryd @jarryd . Glad you got it sorted.
I was concerned on Monday morning based on my advice to you last year - regards BSC.
On Monday I presented to BSC with a generic Taiwanese belt (seen below) and they refused to serve me based on logic that they had no intention of trying to match an inferior product. I was just hoping you didn't have the same experience.
I've never had this happen before.
I walked out empty handed.
In the end I went to a local engineering shop that had no such qualms and walked away with two Gates belts of very good quality.
They're so good in fact I can now drill plate without a pilot hole with a 16mm drill bit. I could never have done this even when the drill-press was fresh outta the box 12 years ago. They fit better, look stronger and excessive tension no longer required.
I guess it's similar to a cheap drop-saw with a professional blade.
Cheers and thanks for getting back to us.
Happy drilling.
Just an addenda @jarryd
What size, code and brand - belt were you given for the Ozito?
I have a similar sized 1998 Ryobi drill press I want to perform a Lazarus on and give to my eldest son. It too is a 2 pulley, 5 speed little unit.
Cheers.
