Re: webbing for track systems [TANKS]

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Gary,
I have been having a problem finding a treadmill belt also.  It's garage sale 
season, so I am hopeful.  However, I am considering alternatives as my impatience 
grows.  I thought of using seat belts but they seem to have an excessive amount of 
side-to-side movement.  That may create additional wear on the road wheels as they 
rub.  I did find something a Joan Fabrics that has no side to side movement.  It is 
a woven polyester product called Mulit Pleater Tape.  It is 3 7/8" wide.  I don't 
know how it will hold up, but it is thin enough to triple layer, but seem strong 
enough with a single layer.  I picked it up for $2.00 per yard.  I figured to 
experiment with it.

http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95002&PRODID=132004

Just my two cents,
Todd


---- Gary Warren <gdubb2-at-cableone.net> wrote: 
> Hi All,
> Living in Sphincter, Idaho, leaves something to be desired for parts 
> availability.(Other than mail order)  A thought came to me this morning as 
> I was looking at the TTS track system.
> 
>   Has anyone tried webbing??  like seat belts etc. It is available in 2" 
> widths, and in Nylon or Polypropoline. One would have to use 2 strips  to 
> get 4" wide, but it looks like it might work, and can be had as old seat 
> belts, or at craft/sewing shops. The seat belts in our car is .050 thick, 
> which is the same as the belt on our treadmill. (wife says I can't have it 
> though)
> 
> What do you think???
> 
> Thanks
> Gary Warren