? Where to get sewing machine belts?
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? Where to get sewing machine belts?
I usually got my sewing machine belts locally or at Sew-Classic. However I'm 400 miles from my last local place and Sew-Classic seems to be phasing out the black V-belts I prefer.
Where ( on line ) do you get sewing machine belts for your vintage machines?
Joe
Where ( on line ) do you get sewing machine belts for your vintage machines?
Joe
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I bought one of these for my treadle after I got angry with a leather belt.
http://www.machinemakeover.ecrater.c...treadle-sewing
I think it's just tubing with a joiner piece.
http://www.machinemakeover.ecrater.c...treadle-sewing
I think it's just tubing with a joiner piece.
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The supplier I use in Canada seems to be getting lower quality belts from the same place. The V belts I got in the last shipment were.... disappointing. It's possible Jenny's out of stock while she finds better quality? That reminds me, I should open a dialog with the supplier and mention that these are crappy.
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Thanks.
I contacted Jenny and she does have the one I was looking for. It's just not listed. I'd suggest there might be more like that.
She also has at least one lugged belt # that she has the regular and better quality available. I try to avoid the lugged belts if I can.
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I contacted Jenny and she does have the one I was looking for. It's just not listed. I'd suggest there might be more like that.
She also has at least one lugged belt # that she has the regular and better quality available. I try to avoid the lugged belts if I can.
joe
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I only have two machines that I have to run stretch belts on and both of them are ancient New Homes. If I ever find a v-belt that fits I'll get two.
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Yeah, I have one machine that has a rubber belt. I haven't changed it because the motor pulley is wrong, Igor must have put it on. It's held in place with what I think is a sheet metal screw. At the time I figured it works I'll just let it be. Eventually I'll probably just replace the motor and put a V belt on it. Maybe. I rarely use that machine any more.
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We used to go to the auto supply store for belts for my older machines. Have you tried there? With all the little pulleys, etc., in engines & lawn tractors, that would be my idea. Just bring the old belt & ask if they can match it.
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