belt for a c&p 8×12?

i just purchased my first press from a wonderful 90 yr. old man. it needs a belt for a c&p 8×12, any suggestions? thanks in advance for your time. i am working on the plan to bring the press home in the next couple of weeks.

You could make one yourself with supplies from McMaster-Carrbelting (sold in one foot lengths):http://www.mcmaster.com/#5753K424lacinghttp://www.mcmaster.com/#6118K14The width of the belting depends on your motor. Lacing just hammers onto the belt. It is a lot easier than one would think. To start with, I measure the length around the flywheel and motor (usually using the belting itself) and cut. Then I apply the lacing to both ends of the belt and try it out on the press. If it is too long I cut off little by little from one end and re-lace it as many times as necessary in order to get the right tension.I have a 12×18 C&P that doesn’t have the original motor. So a pre-made belt would not have worked for me. It is a bit of trial end error this way but I think that it is worth it (and cheaper!) to do it yourself. Get at least an extra length of belting just in case you over cut!

thank you for your info, it’s a big help. i have the old belt so it should make the sizing easier. i’m all for doing things myself. i can’t wait to get the press up and running!

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