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Old 09-18-2015, 06:10 PM
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Sunflowerzz
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Default Experiment gone...GOOD!
I had a great idea or what I thought would be a great idea. Tonight I did it and it works perfectly. It makes it much easier for me to change a treadle belt. But you do need a heat gun, or a very hot hair dryer. I like the heat gun because I can aim it at a small area and not burn my fingers.

So here is my mini photo tutorial


I have no idea how long it will last. It curves nicely around the wheel and it's quiet. The metal hog ring type clip that came with the belt was awful. I remember it was sooo hard to put on. Trying not to lose a grip on the belt ends while doing it was hard for me. Hopefully this will help someone else to easily install their treadle belts. The heat shrink tubing comes in all kinds of sizes, white, black and grey.
Lorraine
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