Members Bert51 Posted October 4, 2019 Members Report Posted October 4, 2019 I have been having trouble purchasing quality leather belt leather and a friend told me about Lathe Belts. Have a look at this https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Transmission+Belt+for+Lathe&_sacat=0 Bert. Quote
Members iron1951 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2019 I have decided to go with the 6mm (1/4 inch) polyurethane round belting (orange). Cut it to length, heat up the ends and join. This video shows how I joined the ends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMqMYwPw2Cc&feature=youtu.be Quote
Members Bert51 Posted October 28, 2019 Members Report Posted October 28, 2019 Let us know how you get on, I am still using the last of my leather belts. If you can run them without the belt being to tight, that would be great. Bert. Quote
Members iron1951 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Members Report Posted October 29, 2019 Bert51, I really cannot tell you how the polyurethane belts work under load as I don't sew, just repair/restore. The belts are "sticky" and seem to grip well. I don't think they need to run tight. They have a bit of stretch to them. It seem that when the belt is running, the drive side tighten up and the coast side slackens a bit which I think adds to the grip factor. I put the belt on and off without having to adjust the tension or tilt the machine. I bought mine through Amazon.ca, 6mmx10m for under $25can. I can't believe how easy they are to join. Hope this helps. Iron Quote
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