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Larry- It's a little off-topic and I know that this came up in a thread somewhere, but where might one find suitable mylar and what materials/method do you use to attach the ends to form a loop? Got a Well Tempered with an Origin Live DC motor and silk string belt, but want to experiment with the mylar. Thanks Jim |
I would like to see many of the tables mentioned in this thread, if not all, in the audition. I'd also like to see them shielded from view, in the sense that those passing their sonic judgments do not know which table is coming next! OK, I'm dreaming even beyond the likelihood that such an audition would come off at all. :-) |
Jimbo3, Here's a source for mylar tape: http://www.mccormicksnet.com/mccormicks/tapes.htm Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for "Mylar Streamers". The 1/2" wide size used by Teres/Redpoint/Galibier owners costs <$5 for a 100' roll and it comes in colors! Make sure your motor pulley is wide enough before you choose a size. For cutting the ends and getting them square I bought a VCR tape splicer. It's never been out of the box. I found I can do an excellent job with a new #11 Xacto blade, a straightedge and a clean, flat working surface. It helps to be nearsighted, and no caffeine! Some people use VCR splicing tabs but I've had better results with 1 mil x 2" clear 3M shipping tape. My splicing tabs always seemed to separate after awhile. My shipping taped belt is as good as the day I made it, seven or eight months ago. If 1/2" black mylar will suit, I'll gladly make a belt up and ship it to you. Let me know the length you want if you're interested. Like Cello, my 100' roll should be enough for several lifetimes. |
Psychicanimal, I'm right with you on complex, full orchestral tuttis for exposing stylus drag. Massed violin tones will expose speed irregularities caused by big percussion hits, brass blasts, etc. No offense taken that you can't visualize a table like mine or Thom's being thoroughly resistant to stylus drag. No reasonable man would take offense at another man's lack of imagination! <;-) |
