Re: webbing for track systems [TANKS]

[Gary Warren <gdubb2-at-cableone.net>]

Todd,

I have been thinking polypropylene would be better than nylon or polyester 
from the stiffness aspect. this place has it 4 inch wide for $.57/ft. It is 
most likely about .050 thick.

http://www.strapworks.com/category_s/20.htm

Gary





At 02:45 PM 5/14/2006 -0700, you wrote:
>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