Hobbies treadl Lathe/Fretsaw.

[Alder]

I have in my possession a Hobbies treadle Lathe cum Fretsaw.
I seem to recall the main wheel connected to the smaller pulley by a piece of leather joined by a piece of thread.
Is my recollection correct and where would I find such goods today?
Thank you in anticipation.
Russell.

 

[IHc1vtr+]

Something like this??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-TREAD ... 2a48a7f1b6

 

[Alder]

Thank you,
Russell.

 

[CHJ]

....I seem to recall the main wheel connected to the smaller pulley by a piece of leather joined by a piece of thread....

On my Mothers Treadle Sewing machine the leather belt was joined by a metal staple or cleat, to fit or repair a hole was pieced in the belting ends with a sharp bodkin/awl (mind your fingers was only said once, never repeated) the wire staple passed through and folded over with a pair of pliers with suitably formed nose. (ex fashion industry machining shop in B'ham, every machinist had to have them apparently)

 

[blackrodd]

....I seem to recall the main wheel connected to the smaller pulley by a piece of leather joined by a piece of thread....

On my Mothers Treadle Sewing machine the leather belt was joined by a metal staple or cleat, to fit or repair a hole was pieced in the belting ends with a sharp bodkin/awl (mind your fingers was only said once, never repeated) the wire staple passed through and folded over with a pair of pliers with suitably formed nose. (ex fashion industry machining shop in B'ham, every machinist had to have them apparently)

Slightly off topic, I can remember my mothers treadle machine's belt "clicking"every time it went round and the joiner clip
met the pulley! Rodders

 

[toolsntat]

Give these guys a call Russell
http://www.sew-europe.co.uk/index.htm
Had some off them and it was cheap including the joining staples 8) :wink:

Would love to hear a bit more about your lathe/fretsaw.
Is it alloy or cast iron?
I am trying to find the circular saw attachment for my cast iron one.
Also have the later alloy one.
post460607.html#p460607

Cheers
Andy

 

[Bodrighy]

often seen the hobbies fretsaw / scroll saws but never seen a lathe. Got any pictures please?

Pete

 

[Alder]

I will attempt a picture but it may take some time.
Russell