Sewing machine stores have some very interesting assortments of belts. My Eastman Kodascope model L used two very small rubberized cloth V belts. I searched the internet for belts, but could not find any of the correct size. I searched projector supply stores both on the internet and in the phone book, but could not find any, either, so I tried all the sewing machine stores in town and finally found one that had two belts that worked (a few got me started as they had belts of similar size, but not the exact size, so I figured that one I havn't checked yet would have my size). All of the above options (internet, projector stores, and sewing machine stores) are great options for finding belts. There are many different belt specialty companies on the internet (most produce fan and auto V belts, which are way too large for any radio or projector).
Still another option would be to use flat copper mesh in place of the cotton. This is the material you find in various sizes used as shielding around wires, and also in a very small size, as desoldering braid.
I'm sure you can find a cloth, rubber, or metal belt somewhere that will suit your needs. You could even use leather or suede, which is fairly strong, and easily sewn. It will last for years.
Thomas
:If noone comes up with anything, you could try using a canvass material. If you are good with a sewing machine, go to a fabric store and find the fabric that you think will suit the purpose. Perhaps blue jean or khaki pants material would work. Hem it properly. Most sewing machines come with hemming attachments, and instructions for these attachments, so you can get a good idea what you will be doing. You may need to hand stitch the seam where the belt joins, or you could insert one end into the hollow of the other (without completing the hem yet), and then continue the hem to connect the two. If you wish to rubberize this belt (don't know if your's is rubberized or not) True Value and some other hardware stores sell cans of rubber material that you use to rubberize the handles of tools. Dip the belt that you have made into the rubber liquid, and then work the liquid into the belt. Wipe off excess from belt and hang to dry.
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:Sewing machine stores have some very interesting assortments of belts. My Eastman Kodascope model L used two very small rubberized cloth V belts. I searched the internet for belts, but could not find any of the correct size. I searched projector supply stores both on the internet and in the phone book, but could not find any, either, so I tried all the sewing machine stores in town and finally found one that had two belts that worked (a few got me started as they had belts of similar size, but not the exact size, so I figured that one I havn't checked yet would have my size). All of the above options (internet, projector stores, and sewing machine stores) are great options for finding belts. There are many different belt specialty companies on the internet (most produce fan and auto V belts, which are way too large for any radio or projector).
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:Still another option would be to use flat copper mesh in place of the cotton. This is the material you find in various sizes used as shielding around wires, and also in a very small size, as desoldering braid.
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:I'm sure you can find a cloth, rubber, or metal belt somewhere that will suit your needs. You could even use leather or suede, which is fairly strong, and easily sewn. It will last for years.
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:Thomas
Thomas