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ZarathustraFollower posted:So I have a weird leather care/possible replacement question. My gf is restoring an old belt driven printing press. We don't know how old the belt is (press is from 1927 at the latest, and former owner got the belt with it over 20 years ago) but it seems in good shape. She soaked it with neeksfoot oil to start with, but I'm wondering what else would be best for long term care. It'll connect the flywheel to the electric motor on the machine. If we took it to someone who knew what they were doing (Baltimore, so Richmond would be possible) could someone make a new one if needed? I made a leather drive belt for a blacksmith forge and it was honestly really easy. Just measure how long and wide the belt needs to be, get leather somewhat longer than that. Shave out some diagonal cuts to thin the leather on each end of the belt so that it is even thickness. Then put rubber cement on the two ends and press them together overnight with a C-clamp. Then punch little holes through the joint and sew it together with waxed nylon thread. Ta-Da! Very straightforward.
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jvick posted:Hello Leather workers! Many of you are extremely talented - I am thoroughly impressed. Though I see much work with what I would term "heavier" leathers, such as wallets and belts, do any of you work with sheets of leather? I bought my leather apron from a welding supply store for like 25 bucks. The one in your link looks a million times cooler and stronger though. Amazon has any number of results for "leather apron" in that price range as well.
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