Re: TTS - what material + other belt questions [TANKS]

[Amir Tahvildaran <adt22-at-drexel.edu>]

Here's a tank using nylon straps:
http://rctankcombat.com/tanks/T036/


Martin A.M. wrote:
>
> How about transmission belt like this one?
>
> http://photos.allegro.pl/photos/oryginal/13/1385/138561/13856111/138561111
>
> Is it something like that or is a treadmill belt more flexible?
>
> Martin
>
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>
> *From:* tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com 
> [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] *On Behalf Of *Steve Tyng
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 07, 2006 12:18 AM
> *To:* tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> *Subject:* RE: TTS - what material + other belt questions [TANKS]
>
> Martin,
>
> To get used treadmill belting I find it best to go into the gym and 
> talk to the person who actually replaces the belts. Tell him or her 
> what you need it for (hopefully it's a guy into tanks). They usually 
> have no issue storing the used belts until you can pick them up. Ask 
> them when they cut the old belt off of the treadmill to cut it along 
> the existing seam.
>
> If the gyms don't do there own maintenance find out which company does 
> and talk to them.
>
> Steve
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
>     [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]*On Behalf Of *Martin A.M.
>     *Sent:* Monday, November 06, 2006 6:00 PM
>     *To:* tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
>     *Subject:* RE: TTS - what material + other belt questions [TANKS]
>
>     Well asked 3 gyms today, noone could help, so other solutions must
>     be used…
>
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>
>     *From:* tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
>     [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com] *On Behalf Of *DJ James
>     *Sent:* Monday, November 06, 2006 11:58 PM
>     *To:* tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
>     *Subject:* Re: TTS - what material + other belt questions [TANKS]
>
>     if you ask a gym or some place that uses treadmills they will
>     probably have some worn treadmill belts that you might be able to
>     get for free
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>
>         *From:* Martin A.M. <mailto:martin-at-kmfk.no>
>
>         *To:* tanks-at-rctankcombat.com <mailto:tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
>
>         *Sent:* Monday, November 06, 2006 3:51 PM
>
>         *Subject:* TTS - what material + other belt questions [TANKS]
>
>         Hello.
>
>         Where to get treadmill belts?
>
>         - Steve Tyng has talked for a wile ago if people can pay $30
>         for a treadmill for the tracks. Where?
>
>         - What about seatbelts? Any one used that? Can they be used
>         for the track?
>
>         - How about nylon cargo strap?
>
>         - Where to buy treadmill belts? I can’t even think that there
>         are someone in Norway who will give treadmill belt for free,
>         and if sale it then the price will be not so nice… L
>
>         - What is the size of normal track?
>
>         Please help.
>
>         Martin
>
>
>
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