I did write an article on it. These belts are not rubber but are neoprene. I bought one for my Gem, liked it, and then bought one for my Fireside and Home. They work very well. I tested the speed of the machine with the tachometer and the speed is stable, not like it would be with a rubber belt. John Robles
________________________________ From: Bob Maffit <[email protected]> To: 'Antique Phonograph List' <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: [Phono-L] phonograph belt making Phono Listers: I am working on a Edison Standard and at the point I need to make a belt. While doing such, I recall an offering, I think on EBay, of a "rubber" like belt. Now, don't get offended, I know the "organic" phono folk may not appreciate this thread. .. I think it was about $13! A little pricy. I suspect someone has found a "rubber belt" manufactured for something which works well. Does anyone have comments, thoughts and or information like: substance, source, other important info & specifics etc, regarding this "belt" topic? Are there any rules of thumb as to making leather belts such as length of leather: length of the loop: shaping the ends: how much overlap: glue or adhesive: Anything one has to offer would be appreciated.. *smile* Later Bob _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
