Treadle Belt Tool
04-11-2023, 10:05 PM
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Treadle Belt Tool
I thought that people here might get a kick out of seeing this. It's a treadle belt tool with the ability to punch a hole for the staple, cut the belt and crimp the staple. It came to me with a sewing machine screwdriver.
04-13-2023, 05:43 AM
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Treadle belt tool
That's wonderful! I've never seen one before, but I sure would love to have one. I have a few more belts to install and always have to have hubby help me.
I found one on Etsy and some on Ebay. They aren't cheap, but they look as though they may be worth it.
I found one on Etsy and some on Ebay. They aren't cheap, but they look as though they may be worth it.
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04-13-2023, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by greaterexp
...I found one on Etsy and some on Ebay. They aren't cheap, but they look as though they may be worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/Belt-Plier-Le...s%2C194&sr=8-2
https://www.wawak.com/sewing/sewing-...rs/#sku=tool22
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04-13-2023, 11:52 AM
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I had no idea that there were new ones available. Mine was made by W. Schollhorn Co. of Connecticut. It also has the name "Bernard" on one of the handles. It's a heavy tool, and extremely well made. Here's a close up that shows just how solidly made this thing is. The blade is removable for sharpening and the hole punch is adjustable as well.
04-14-2023, 04:47 AM
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That does look like a nice one. I bought one on Amazon some time ago (search for treadle plier) and it is OK. The hole where the belt goes is a bit big and so you have to be really careful to keep the punch centered as you squeeze down. Much better than a nail however and $40, although not exactly cheap, is still better than a nail and a pair of pliers.
