Originally Posted by
JudyTheSewer
Thanks for all of the suggestions on using tubing. I am using a staple from the old leather belt but I am going to try your technique Joe next time I shorten it. Oil in the groove might be an issue. I did clean it very well initially but perhaps oil has found its way in there again. I'll re-clean and keep trying - I may just end up ordering that leather one. Thanks again everyone.
On one of my machines, I have a rubber band in the spoke wheel groove to help prevent slipping. That may work too for you.
Last edited by vintagemotif; 09-26-2012 at 07:37 AM.