January 26Jan 26 Just picked up a small handheld bellow for $180. Not intending to use it, just thought it would be a neat piece to hang on my future shop wall. It is in good shape but needs a new rubber belt. It currently has a shoestring for a pulley drive belt. Does anyone know if an auto parts store would carry a rubber belt for this size? If not, is it possible to custom cut and reattach rubber to size?
January 26Jan 26 Can you give us some better pictures, especially showing the pulley wheels in better light and with a ruler or a coin for scale? It's possible to get V-belts in all kinds of different sizes, but it's hard to see what would be the best option here.
January 26Jan 26 Author Here is a close-up to the Wheel belt grove With measurements: Edited January 26Jan 26 by Mod34 Removed unnecessary quote
January 26Jan 26 Good Morning, Some of the early belts were round. Talk to your local Leather worker and they can make it out of their ??Surplus?? Neil
January 26Jan 26 Author 10 minutes ago, swedefiddle said: Good Morning, Some of the early belts were round. Talk to your local Leather worker and they can make it out of their ??Surplus?? Neil Thanks. I never considered a belt made from leather.
January 26Jan 26 Treadle sewing machines took a leather belt, i would bet that took one as well. You can buy replacement belts for them from amazon. The whole kit is ~$12US. My mom has replaced many of them. You get a roll of leather the size you need, cut to length and stitch together. All the tools come in the kit.
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