Originally Posted by
JoeJr
...(hopefully Janey will post the link about sizing a belt, but you should be able to find that easily). ...
Actually, the link for belt measurement would be for electric motor v-belts and is at
Universal deluxe
Treadle leather belts pretty much come in 72" lengths, unless you get a roll of belting. There are other things that can be used besides leather belting. There are many sites and youtube videos as to how to install a treadle belt. My go-to is actually
https://www.treadleon.net/sewingmach...eadlebelt.html I know that it needs to be a little looser than one would expect. Also, it will frequently need adjusted after some use. In the link to treadleon it will mention stretching the belt, before putting it on.
I didn't think I would ever treadle, let alone enjoy it, but it really is fun. I haven't done a whole lot, but enjoyed it once I played a bit on it.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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