Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
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Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
Anyone happen to know the diameter of the leather cord that Victrola uses on their speed control and brake? Would 6mm be large? Are they both the same size? Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
I have used this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-Victrol ... SwfrJZ2hoT. It is stated to be ⅛" in diameter.
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
Thanks for the size info, i need bulk at a better price, found it on ebay, 3 meters for $4.99. Picked up 3mm (⅛) and 5mm to have on hand.CharliePhono wrote: Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:25 pm I have used this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-Victrol ... SwfrJZ2hoT. It is stated to be ⅛" in diameter.
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
Can you share the listing to what you bought on e-Bay? Is more available from the seller?? I don't like the look of the black around the outside.
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/510704422/ ... =943975539
5 yards of round 3mm leather cord - enough for the rest of your life - $3.49
5 yards of round 3mm leather cord - enough for the rest of your life - $3.49
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
Thanks for that link, just bought myself some. And for the same price you can buy 6" of it on eBay. Amazing.
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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
So by the way, 3mm is WAY too small. I don't even know why I ordered without measuring for myself. At least it is on a VV-X, maybe 3mm is enough for other machines? Not mine. Anybody need some leather to make jewelry with? I have a few yardsCurt A wrote: Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:41 pm
5 yards of round 3mm leather cord - enough for the rest of your life - $3.49

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Re: Victrola speed control and brake leather diameter?
I get mine from a leather belt shop. The hole they punch in the thicker belts or any of the leather work will work. Mostly they offer it for free because it is scrap. Nice too because it is cut to size.
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