metalmagpie
Titanium
- Joined
- May 22, 2006
- Location
- Seattle
I am restoring a 20" drill press from the early 20th century. It needs 3 belts. Obviously leather belts would be the best choice but they are very expensive, on the order of $11-18 per foot. McMaster sells "super-grip flat belting" which is a rubber belt which is like $1.50-3.00 per foot.
Example: McMaster-Carr
I do not expect this drill press will ever see heavy industrial use again. Most probably it will be in someone's home shop.
What are the pros and cons of using rubber belts instead of leather?
metalmagpie
Example: McMaster-Carr
I do not expect this drill press will ever see heavy industrial use again. Most probably it will be in someone's home shop.
What are the pros and cons of using rubber belts instead of leather?
metalmagpie