Leather, Rubber & Urethane Drive Belts
By John Dewey
How about Rockler part number 52233, "Power Twist Plus Link V-Belt
style belts". I have not used this belt on any musical instruments
but have it on three drill presses, a band saw, a stationary belt
sander and a table saw.
I found that if a regular V-belt sits unused for a period of days
to weeks, then the belt would "take a set" around the pulleys and
there would be a lot of vibration for quite a while when I used the
tool again. With the link style of belt the belt vibration totally
disappears in just a minute or so.
Also you can make any length belt you want. If it is a little too
long or short just take out or add a link as needed. I have not tried
it on multiple belt drives but I think it would probably work well.
Their advertising says it is ideal for multiple belt drives (for what
that is worth).
My local industrial bearing supply company stocks it in a couple of
widths. Grainger calls it "link V belt". McMaster Carr calls it
"adjustable length V belt". Both Grainger and McMaster Carr have
it in several widths.
John Dewey
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