[Winchester Gal]

Christmas Greetings to all.
Brand: Chicago
Model: I-17 12-speed drill press
Looking for replacement drive belts for this old drill press. Motor works great.
Harbor Freight has tried but I think I need some experienced advisors. Thoughts? Does anyone happen to have a manual? Maybe I could get part numbers from it.

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[reuelt]

Christmas Greetings to all.
Brand: Chicago
Model: I-17 12-speed drill press
Looking for replacement drive belts for this old drill press. Motor works great.
Harbor Freight has tried but I think I need some experienced advisors. Thoughts? Does anyone happen to have a manual? Maybe I could get part numbers from it.

Simpler to just buy an
Adjustable Link V-Belt.

Amazon.com: 4FT Power Twist V-Belt 1/2-Inch x 4 Feet A Type,Adjustable Link V - Belt Type A Perfect for Lathes, Drill Press, Table Saws and Other Woodworking Tools : Industrial & Scientific

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There is also a 3/8" version.

3/8" Power Twist V-Belt 5-feet, 3/8-inch Adjustable Link V-Belt Type Z, Adjustable V-Belt Drive Belt for Lathes, Drill Press, Table Saws, Sewing Machine

Buy 3/8" Power Twist V-Belt 5-feet, 3/8-inch Adjustable Link V-Belt Type Z, Adjustable V-Belt Drive Belt for Lathes, Drill Press, Table Saws, Sewing Machine at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision!

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[DesertRatTom]

The V Link belt is a good choice. If you're looking for a solid conventional belt, and you have an old one, you could use a seamstress's cloth measuring tape to measure the circumference and use that as a guide to what to buy. Stock belts are cheap and this should get you the right size. You could even measure around the pullys to get a length.