swt61 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Does anyone know of a source for tape drive belts? I'm curious as to what's out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Galibier's support page has a few links for tape sources and splicing tools: Galibier Design - Support Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted September 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 yeah, go with the tape drive. I really like the way the silk is working for me (plus, the Nottingham won't work with tape), but I think in theory the tape is better. It would be interesting to see if you could do some sort of direct drive like that new VPI monstrosity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I had noticed that the Galibier tables used some different looking tape belts, but couldn't find anything about them on their site. I guess I haven't seen the new VPI yet. I like the silk, but wanted to try out some different tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 VPI rim drive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ah, OK I am familiar with that. It seems to kind of go against the whole motor isolation idea though. Wouldn't the motor vibration be carried into the platter with that system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Possibly, even according to Harry Westfield of VPI. Check out Hoffman forum's thread on this because it has other links that follow the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 That's pretty cool... I've noticed idlers are getting popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 That's pretty cool... I've noticed idlers are getting popular. I dunno if I'd call that an idler..the motor shaft is coupled to the "pulley".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) I dunno if I'd call that an idler..the motor shaft is coupled to the "pulley".. Yeah I know. Still about as close Harry Weisfeld is going to get to sell an "upgrade" to VPI owners Though going purely off memory the SSM is the only modern VPI table that doesn't have a notch in the plinth for the motor. yeah, go with the tape drive. I really like the way the silk is working for me (plus, the Nottingham won't work with tape), but I think in theory the tape is better. Is this because the silk is more prone to stretching? I believe that was one of reasons Dacron sutures were preferable to silk in certain people. Edited October 1, 2008 by deepak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 yeah, go with the tape drive. I really like the way the silk is working for me (plus, the Nottingham won't work with tape), but I think in theory the tape is better. It would be interesting to see if you could do some sort of direct drive like that new VPI monstrosity... You know I've been thinking about this for a while now. Would it be as simple as finding a large pulley to attach to the Maxon motor/pod and wrapping it with a large rubber O ring? What about a wooden pulley/drive wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 yes, but you'll have to do some math to see if it will work. Depends on the "gear" ratio in this case, or the pulley diameter to platter ratio. This will tell if the Maxon will be capable to drive. The other issue is eccentricity (?) of the pulley, thereby ensuring that the pulley won't introduce an undulating motion into the table. This would cause sonoriscity failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Let's discuss it more at the meet next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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