Thread: PVC Rollers?
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Re: PVC Rollers?

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Originally Posted by ChrisH View Post
On 330 we just cut thin sections of PVC pipe and then make a slit in the resulting ring. The sections are then glued to the main roller on either side of the spot where you want the belt to be using PVC cement. Simple, effective, and cheap

This is exactly what we did as well, but with Polycarb tubing. It requires no machining time other than a bandsaw and provides the same function.
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