What is the best knot for a thread drive belt ?


What is the best knot for a thread drive belt for my Verdier TT ? How to tie it ?

Thanks.....
edle
A blood knot works best with thinner poly or cotton/poly thread-- typically called "heavy duty" in a fabric shop. If using a thicker #2 braided silk thread, it's better to tie a simple loop knot. This is flat on one side and can sometimes be coaxed into position so the knot rides on the outside of the loop.
Here's a good knot. It has a smooth side that tends to run on the platter. It stays tied, too. If my memory serves me, it is the same knot used by Micro Seiki back in the day.

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Saskia Turntables
Hmm...

It always helps to include the link.
Sorry.

http://www.internetpro.net/~gofigure/silk03.JPG
No knots for me.
When I had the Verdier - I went to a belt & had better results & less fuss.
I used the same belt from my Nottingham Mentor ($50), but had to move the speed controller to the front instead of the back.
Doesn't this "blood knot" create a bump on all sides...

Of course it does, but who cares :-)