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What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:21 am
by maginter
Hi All -
I have run out of leather cord for the friction brake pad for Victor machines. I found some 5.0mm Solid Leather Cord that should work, but it is rather expensive. Anyone have a good source for this material?
TIA,
Mark
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:24 am
by HisMastersVoice
Round sewing machine belt, otherwise you can get pieces from the usual parts sources (Ron, George, etc.)
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:53 pm
by maginter
HisMastersVoice wrote:Round sewing machine belt, otherwise you can pieces from the usual parts sources (Ron, George, etc.)
Perfect, thanks Brandon!
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:21 pm
by Phono-Phan
I have tightly rolled the leather pulley belting and pressed it in the brake. It works great.
Ken
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:59 pm
by GregVTLA
I've actually used bits of an old belt. Not super elegant, but hey it works! If I had a bullet brake however, I'd purchase the actual thing as this solution isn't for looks
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:02 pm
by phonojim
I bought a VV-XII at the last Sranton auction. It has a bullet brake and when I checked the machine out after bringing it home I discovered the brake leather was too short to contact the turntable edge. I pulled the leather out of the tube, wadded upa small piece of paper, shoved it into the tube then reinserted the leather. Works like a charm.
Jim
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:47 am
by jboger
From a clock parts supplier. Scroll down and see various samples:
https://timesavers.com/search.html?q=leather&go=Search
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:10 am
by mattrx
Round sewing machine belt leather purchased from Amazon a few years ago. Have more than I will ever use.
Good Luck,
Matt
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:17 pm
by maginter
mattrx wrote:Round sewing machine belt leather purchased from Amazon a few years ago. Have more than I will ever use.
Good Luck,
Matt
I am good for several years now. $2.99 shipped for a Sewing Machine belt 70 inches long from Amazon. Thanks for the input. Saved me about $15.
Mark
Re: What are you using for Victor Brake Leather
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:29 pm
by JerryVan
maginter wrote:mattrx wrote:Round sewing machine belt leather purchased from Amazon a few years ago. Have more than I will ever use.
Good Luck,
Matt
I am good for several years now. $2.99 shipped for a Sewing Machine belt 70 inches long from Amazon. Thanks for the input. Saved me about $15.
Mark
If you find that the diameter of the belt is a tad too big, just roll the piece you need between two hard boards and you can "squish" the diameter down enough to fit. Then, squeeze the ends of the leather with a plier to "re-expand" it. And, don't forget to soak it with a little oil when you're done. That will help it last a long time.