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Author Topic: Question on takeup belt Sam Hunter Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 779 From: West Monroe, LA, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 01-28-2003 01:25 PM                     What kind of belt can I get to go on my takeup for my BX80/9030 setup? I am using a sewing machine belt right now but it doesn't quite work so well.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 01-28-2003 02:37 PM                     Get a hunk of "Roundthane".....theatre supply houses have that stuff in stock. I think Strong International does, also. Be sure to get the barbed fitting so you can butt the ends together.  |  IP: Logged Barry Floyd Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1079 From: Lebanon, Tennessee, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 01-28-2003 03:36 PM                        There's a drive-in booth here in Tennessee that runs BX-100's w/ 9030 soundheads, & 6000' changeovers, he uses a small diameter clear rubber or vinyl hose and has the ends mated together with some type of "barbed" nylon fitting. It's worked for the last 4 years....  |  IP: Logged Pete Lawrence Expert Film Handler Posts: 192 From: Middleburg, PA Registered: Aug 1999 posted 01-28-2003 04:13 PM                     You can buy it online from McMaster-Carr. www.mcmaster.com Follow these links - Power Transmission - Round Drive Belts or just find online catalog page 934. As Paul said, don't forget to buy the barbs to connect the ends.  |  IP: Logged Daryl C. W. O'Shea Film God Posts: 3977 From: Midland Ontario Canada (where Panavision & IMAX lenses come from) Registered: Jun 2002 posted 01-28-2003 04:14 PM                        I've also used the largest diameter fish tank air hose in a jam. As long as it is farily stiff it works really well. Just so you know what you're looking for Sam, roundthane is usually yellow.  |  IP: Logged John Anastasio Master Film Handler Posts: 325 From: Trenton, NJ, USA Registered: Sep 2000 posted 01-28-2003 05:48 PM                        Well sure, Sam....you forgot to install the treadle attachment!  |  IP: Logged Sam Hunter Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 779 From: West Monroe, LA, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 01-28-2003 07:47 PM                     Thats a good one John  |  IP: Logged

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