Mirror Makes Belt Changes Easier

Mar 30, 2016

Some of my power tools require moving the drive belts by hand to change the speed. This is fine with me, except on some tools, like my lathe, I almost have to stand on my head to see into the small opening for speed changes. I solved this problem by cutting a small mirror and attaching it to the inside of the drive-belt door with double-sided tape. This makes it easy to see.

Bill Wells, Olympia, WA

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