I'm wondering if the stitching is what keeps the belt from stretching, John. Also, are you trying to stitch after it is slit or before? I'm not a leather worker or a seamstress but I would think it would be easier to stitch the rows of four tightly spaced stitches first then cut the belts off, unless the stitches are what make the belt into a loop. Hmmm, must go get the magnifying lens.
Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.org [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of john robles Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 12:15 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Wide Columbia belts and more Almost! I have been experimenting with wide belting, but the leather I currently have is a bit stretchy. I am experimenting with some others and hope to have a good product soon. They may not have the stitching however. I have been trying to source someone to stitch it locally. Will kep you all posted. John Robles Ron L'Herault <lherault at bu.edu> wrote: Oh wise and learned members, Is there anyone who sells the wide Columbia belts with stitching as found on machines such as the BG and BC? I saw my first BC today. It seems to have a modern replacement for the vulcanite "shoe". Does anyone have an original instruction sheet for this baby? I'd like to know what the sliding brass sleeve on the drive shaft to the amber wheel does, for instance. Thanks, Ron L _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
