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Re: Attaching on to belt

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Originally Posted by first_newbie View Post
254 attached their carriages on to timing belt in 2015. What can be used to do this?
Several techniques I have seen over the years, all across the spectrum of quality:
  • A two-part machined clamping block, one side with the timing belt profile milled into it, either made by the team or purchased
  • Same as above, but with flat, knurled, or grippy surface instead of a profile
  • A series of long bolts strategically positioned to interlock with the teeth, similar to #1
  • Using open-ended belting, formed into loops at each end with an eyebolt through them
  • Bolting directly onto or through the belt with woodscrews, zip ties, set screws, etc. Works better with larger belts.
  • Epoxy
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