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Michael Chudzinski
(oknowa) - F
Sewing machine belt needed on 02/06/2009 08:38:36 MST Print View

Hello,
I just picked up an old machine that needs a belt. I did a quick google search with not much luck. The machine is a Dressmaker Model # S-2402. The old belt seems to be 12 3/4" long and 1/4" wide. The pulleys are smooth,they do not have teeth. Any help or links would be appreciated,thanks.
Roger Caffin
(rcaffin) - BPL Staff - MLife

Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
Re: Sewing machine belt needed on 02/06/2009 15:36:15 MST Print View

If all else fails, try buying a large O-ring and using that. Yes, they are available that big. Something like BS345.

Cheers
Tony Beasley
(tbeasley) - MLife

Locale: Pigeon House Mt from the Castle
Re: Re: Sewing machine belt needed on 02/06/2009 16:24:43 MST Print View

>If all else fails, try buying a large O-ring and using that. Yes, they are available that big. Something like BS345

It could be worth a try but I have tried o-rings in drive belt applications and for some reason they do not last very long.

Tony
Roger Caffin
(rcaffin) - BPL Staff - MLife

Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
Re: Re: Re: Sewing machine belt needed on 02/06/2009 20:58:16 MST Print View

Well, the BS345 is 0.21" diameter, which is pretty strong.
Anyhow, what's the guy to do if he can't find anything else?

Cheers
Michael Chudzinski
(oknowa) - F
o-ring on 02/07/2009 08:41:56 MST Print View

Thanks for the idea,I never would have thought of it. I am running it with 3 rubberbands right now. They are fading fast. The good news is,I found belts at a sewing repair shop for $6.95 shipped.