[TheForge] Re: Little Giant power hammer belt

[Roger R Degner]

If you are in an area that bales hay with large round bales flat belts are
what make the hay roll up into the bale.  The local implement dealer should
be able to splice these belts for you


> If this is a flat belt 2" to 4" wide, the "staples" are called "belt
> hooks" by the people that make them.  Also (as dave says) called
> "lacing" because they replaced old fashioned leather lacing.
>
> For the LG, and ca. 1/4" thick belts, a #2 or #3 should be okay.  You
> need a special press to put them in.  Dann suggested your local steam,
> antique tractor  or gas engine club to find someone with the tool.
> Also try small saw mills with old equipment or an industrial museum.
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