My Skil belt sander

I used one in woodshop in 1952, they were the old stand by belt sanders of the day. A wonderful machine. I see some on ebay.
You might be able to make one out of some hardwood like purple heart. Do you know a CNC guy that might do it for you?
Herb

I wonder if someone with a 3d printer could make you a set

I'm thinking a machinist could make one, but it would likely cost, a lot. lf I had that problem I think I might make a master out of wood (separate pieces, then glued together), then try casting one out of plastic, or aluminum or brass. Hmm, just struck me, I'm almost willing to bet that there are gears out there, being used in different tools, in just the sizes you need - but I have not a clue where to start looking. Sorry, best I can come up with.

As per @JOATs suggestion, maybe something here:
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffnt&q=Toothed+belt+gers&atb=v1-1&iax=images&ia=images

HErb

I would vote with Theo and Herb and try to find a pair of gears that have matching tooth profiles.

Based on the puller indent on the shaft I would bet the big gear is pressed on...

Check the hub of the gear to see if there's a set screw going through the hub to the shaft...

The only other possibility is that it is screwed on in the same direction of the motor spin but I don't think so...I'm betting on pressed on...

Nickp said:

I would vote with Theo and Herb and try to find a pair of gears that have matching tooth profiles.

Based on the puller indent on the shaft I would bet the big gear is pressed on...

Check the hub of the gear to see if there's a set screw going through the hub to the shaft...

The only other possibility is that it is screwed on in the same direction of the motor spin but I don't think so...I'm betting on pressed on...

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The big gear looks like it is off center,....MMMMM I bet it will break if removed, already has cracks in the hub.
Herb

Herb Stoops said:

The big gear looks like it is off center,....MMMMM I bet it will break if removed, already has cracks in the hub.
Herb

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More than likely...but there's an inner hub against the shaft...even if it breaks finding two new gears is still needed...

Nickp said:

More than likely...but there's an inner hub against the shaft...even if it breaks finding two new gears is still needed...

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Yeah, you are right, new gears and new belt is the way to go,that way there is a matched set.
Herb

Remember, Alexis is in Venezuela.
It may well be easier and cheaper to just buy a new or reconditioned belt sander from the US and try and find a safe method of shipping (getting ripped off is the norm from my latest understanding).

Herb's post gave me an idea, so did a search for Skil belt sander model 595 dustless replacement pullies. First post was offering a front roller on ebay. So looks like that search might come thru for you. I didn't check anything out, just wanted to pass it along.

Also made me think that perhaps you could get along with different size pullies, perhaps even chain drive (not so sure about a chain whizzing around).

Alexis I'm wondering if the big gear comes off the shaft after you remove that shaft from the machine. In other words, off going the other direction. Theo's idea of casting something has merit. Maybe you can glue it back together well enough to make a mold. What you would have available to you to do that is the question.

DaninVan said:

Remember, Alexis is in Venezuela.
It may well be easier and cheaper to just buy a new or reconditioned belt sander from the US and try and find a safe method of shipping (getting ripped off is the norm from my latest understanding).

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Thanks for mentioning that, he changed his Avatar, and I didn't recognize him. Yes that might be a problem and your solution might be best.
Herb

In his Bio "Now I am living in China. My home is Puerto la cruz city, state of Anzoategui, Venezuela"

Hi guys.
Thank you for all your input.
This is my oldest BS. I bought it along with a Skil router in Mentor, Ohio by early 90s for ten bucks. I love it because It is a heavy duty tool.
I contacted Skil´s Customer Service center and, surprisingly somebody fron Bosch answered me. They asked for the model number which I gave to them but, It does not follow the code model rules used now a days.
I visited two metal milling workshop looking for a solution. One rejected the job because it is a time consuming activity. The other was asking for a huge price. Both of them are working to closed doors due to the quarantine.
Herb´s proposal sparked an idea to look these gears for at home appliances workshops.
The big gear seems to be threaded but I have tryed to remove it by moving it CW and CCW without succes.

@papasombre..
did you really relocate to China???

Stick486 said:

@papasombre..
did you really relocate to China???

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Hi Stick.
No. I am living in my country.
I was there because of a job. Thank you for asking.

I just looked on eBay and while your model wasn't found exactly there are many vintage Skil sanders for sale for almost nothing to expensive. Find the part number and check for it in other models and search eBay for it. I once found an obscure nylon gear for an antique pencil sharpener that way. In the process I found a fellow that made them as I guess there was a market for it. So do some clever searches.
Bill

I just found this site wondering if maybe they would ship to you if you found the right size https://www.mcmaster.com/timing-belt-pulleys/xl-series-lightweight-timing-belt-pulleys/
I also found some listed on ebay as timing belt pulleys https://www.ebay.com/itm/Timing-Belt-Pulley-GT2-72teeth-36teeth-Bore-6mm-8mm-Belt-width-6mm-CNC-Parts/293222222141?_trkparms=aid%3D1110002%26algo%3DSPLICE.SOI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711095549%26meid%3D6a8917ab22fe4d3580efb300c38aeba9%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D293150862531%26itm%3D293222222141%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSellersOtherItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108 If you found an od that would work maybe you could bore the shaft size to fit on a lathe if they splined you might be out of luck but if they are keyed you can always cut a slot after you bore the shaft to size.

Good luck with McMaster-Carr. I tried placing an order with them and they told me they don't ship to residential addresses in Canada.

MYB said:

Good luck with McMaster-Carr. I tried placing an order with them and they told me they don't ship to residential addresses in Canada.

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Do you have any friends who own a business that might be able to receive it for you, just a suggestion.
Herb