Replace VPI TNT rubber belt with nylon thread

I've found that four drive belts improve sound quite a bit over the use of one. I use the VPI dual motor single flywheel drive station on most of my tables the 4 long belts fits nicely above the two belts from the motors to the fly wheel.

Good Listening

Peter

Alas, my VPI motor has a V shaped capstan, so silk thread is all I can upgrade to. No mylar for me. However, the silk thread is a substantial improvement over the original rubber belt.

Shameless plug alert.
Ptmconsulting,
I can source the capstan if you are interested.
Don

Thanks Don, but I'm not sure I can actually remove my capstan from my motor. I've tried before and I really think it is epoxied on. My VPI motor is very old.

I'm afraid to do this properly I would have to buy a second motor, and I really am quite happy with the silk thread.

The old VPI pulleys were pressed fit onto the shaft. If you put your motor into a freezer, the metal motor shaft will shrink more than the delrin pulley, therefore, easing up the tension.