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Ridgid Jointer link belt - wjt - 07-18-2022
Has anyone used the link belts from Harbor Freight on the Ridgid 6" jointer ?
I have read that the width is correct (1/2") but the thickness of the Harbor Freight link belt causes it to ride too high in the pulley.
Can anyone confirm this issue ?
Thanks, Bill
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - sweensdv2 - 07-18-2022
As long as the belt is seated all the way into the pulley and tensioned correctly I wouldn't think riding a little high would be an issue.
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - wjt - 07-18-2022
(07-18-2022, 06:26 PM)sweensdv2 Wrote: As long as the belt is seated all the way into the pulley and tensioned correctly I wouldn't think riding a little high would be an issue.
There is so little clearance above the pulley that riding a little high might make a difference. That is why I was asking if anyone had used a Harbor Freight link belt.
Bill
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - Willyou - 07-18-2022
I use it on my banc saw with no issues, but it doesn't have any close clearances either. Haven't noticed the belt riding high. I also have the Acculink (I think that is the name) on my table saw. laying them side by side doesn't show any differences.
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - Admiral - 07-19-2022
I have one on my DJ-20 8" and noticed the same thing when installing, and it works just fine.
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - Shaun - 07-19-2022
I have one on my Ridgid 6" Jointer. I don't know if its the same model as yours (JP0610), but it works fine for me.
RE: Ridgid Jointer link belt - wjt - 07-19-2022
(07-19-2022, 10:41 AM)Shaun Wrote: I have one on my Ridgid 6" Jointer. I don't know if its the same model as yours (JP0610), but it works fine for me.
Shaun:
I have the model JP06101 (I believe the only difference is the color). After reading your post I headed to Harbor Freight and picked up one of their link belts.
A LuxIII cutterhead is due to arrive tomorrow.
Thanks for the feedback.
Bill