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sold to Rich, he called 20 seconds after post.
MODEL T FORD ORIGINAL STYLE LEATHER FAN BELT WITH LOOP ENDS 27" RARE
15.00 Plus postage
815-633-7244
modelt2001@comcast.net

I'll buy it Bob, thanks.
Ken

I'm surprised to learn that belt lacing and belt lacing tools are still available.

Any decent farm store still has the tools & lacing.

I know several machine shops that have equipment running those belts, and I have the tool, for my own SB lathe

I still have the install tool. That style lacing is usually "Clipper" brand. Most old farm auctions in Arkansas would have the tool and at least one box of the lacing.

I had to make a belt like that for my 1912 Flanders because the fan has a ring around it that prevents you from slipping the fan belt over it. The factory parts manual also shows a link belt.

My valve grinder has the same setup, works fine except goes tick every time it goes around. Hitting something, but not enough to worry about.

Not hitting anything Mark...that's the lacing going across a (probably) metal pulley. I have several lathes which operate silently save for the tic-tic...I find it soothing

Scott. My old lathe has a belt with this style lacing. I agree, that the sound the lacing makes is very relaxing. Especially on a cold snowy day in a nice wood heated shop.