[AT] all about running flat belt equipment

[Richard Fink Sr]

That would be easy to do on a lathe they need to have a bit of crown in 
center don,t they.
R Fink Sr
PA

On 3/15/2016 10:46 PM, Ralph Goff wrote:
> On 3/15/2016 12:04 PM, Steve W. wrote:
>> Basically the paper ones are stacks of cardboard held together with
>> waterproof glue. Then pressed to force the glue through the pores in the
>> paper. They set under pressure and heat till the clue dries. Toss them
>> on a lathe to true up the surface and you're done.
>>
>> Paper and leather were used because they were easy to find and easy to
>> check for problems. Wood gets used on slower speeds but it has to be
>> VERY straight grained and clear of any issues.
>>
> Its interesting you mention wood as I have wondered if a guy could just
> turn one out on the wood lathe out of a piece of elm or maple.
> Or maybe some laminated?
>
> Ralph in Sask.
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