[Rockhounds] cabbing belts

[Sandy Ward]

They probably could....but then they wouldn't sell as many because we wouldn't need as many because they lasted longer and I guess they'd consider that a poor business decision. :-)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kreigh Tomaszewski 
  To: Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors 
  Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] cabbing belts


  I'm wondering why they couldn't make belts without a seam. Build them as
  a continuous tube, and then just slice off seamless belts of the desired
  width. Bet they would last longer.

  Kreigh



  BNMJEFF at aol.com wrote:
  > 
  > Am looking to replace the belts on my Cabmate, and I was curious if anyone
  > has any input as to the different manufacturers. In looking at the newest
  > catalogue, there are several brands at varying prices, Eastwind, TruCircle and
  > Raytech. I have had experience with all but Eastwind and they seem to be about the
  > same. Although the Raytech belts seem to wear out at the seam a lot sooner
  > than the TruCircle.
  > 
  >  Also how do Nova wheels stack up as far as long wear compared to the belts?
  > Are they worth the extra $$?
  > 
  > just wanted to get some opinions
  > 
  > Jeff
  >

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