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.
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.
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