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Post# 786094   9/28/2014 at 15:11 (3,494 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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My German friend who bought the Keymatic from me has finished it's restauration. The machine was used as a basis to make two machines out of one. There is only one more thing left, he needs a new belt for this machine. It's the round belt, not the flat one. Can anyone help with this or does anyone have a suggestion what could be used as an alternative?

Louis





Post# 786221 , Reply# 1   9/29/2014 at 10:04 (3,493 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)        

I have several of the round belt. I will check what condition they are in. I have one ready to go to the UK and I'm pretty confident I have more good ones.

you can also get modern round section belts. The original ones are like rubberized rope, the new ones are some sort of plastic.

I have put a link to redthane belt in Australia, but don't order any till I have checked what old belts I have here.

Chris.


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Post# 786223 , Reply# 2   9/29/2014 at 10:16 (3,493 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Thank you Chris, it would be great if you would have a good belt. Otherwise a good substitute would be great.

The link didn't work quite well. I guess this is the website you wanted to link?

beltandhose.com.au/...

What belt should I be looking for?

Louis


Post# 786225 , Reply# 3   9/29/2014 at 10:25 (3,493 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)        

try this...

It is a cut-to-length substitute belt, round section. Brand name is Mackay Redthane.
You cut the belt to length, then join the ends with a metal joiner or by plastic welding. It is stretchy compared to original but it works, Mike in UK had a red belt on his machine.
A similar urethane belt was sold here as a non-genuine replacement part for Keymatics, too.

Chris.


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Post# 786227 , Reply# 4   9/29/2014 at 10:34 (3,493 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Thank you Chris. Perhaps something similar is available here. I will send the link to my German friend.

Post# 786453 , Reply# 5   9/30/2014 at 08:25 (3,492 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)        

Hi Louis

I have a good belt.

The belt I have is in good used condition. Remember it is 40 years old but it has no cracks - I can't see anything wrong with it.

I'm happy to give it to your friend, just reimburse me for the postage cost.

If you can email me the address I can post it on Thursday, I'm posting a box of parts (pulsator, belts and others) to Alex in the UK on the same day.

If you friend is making one good machine out of two, does he have a spare keyplate? Alex in UK still needs a keyplate.

Best Wishes

Chris.


Post# 786606 , Reply# 6   9/30/2014 at 23:36 (3,492 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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Chris,

I have mailed my German friend, but haven't heard back from him yet. I asked him about the keyplates too.

Louis


Post# 787453 , Reply# 7   10/5/2014 at 14:37 (3,487 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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I got a message from my German friend. I sent you a personal message here.

Post# 787832 , Reply# 8   10/7/2014 at 13:44 (3,485 days old) by slimstar ()        
Alex from the uk

Hi Louis and chris,
I've been away and not checked in for a while and have just come across this thread.
Just wanted to say thanks for thinking of me.
All the best
Alex



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