bruce d Posted January 23, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2023 I have spoken with Jim and am hoping someone knows a UK or EU source of belts for the Byrnes saw. It is a spare so no panic (yet). Thanks in advance, Bruce Canute, Mike Y and mtaylor 3 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted January 24, 2023 Update: I have found a source and ordered a belt. We'll see what arrives, will post results 🤞 Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 25, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2023 Just curious, doesn't Jim sell the belts? Canute and bruce d 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintergreen Posted January 25, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, mtaylor said: Just curious, doesn't Jim sell the belts? I guess he does, but with postage, customs and delivery times to Europe, local (to EU) sources are preferred for us here on this side of the pond. mtaylor, bruce d, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Happy modelling! Håkan __________________________________________ Current build: Atlantica by Wintergreen Previous builds Kågen by Wintergreen Regina by Wintergreen Sea of Galilee boat, first century, sort of... Billing Boats Wasa Gallery: Kågen (Cog, kaeg) by Wintergreen - 1:30, Billing Boats Regina - 1:30, Billing Boats Dana, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted January 28, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 7:59 PM, bruce d said: Update: I have found a source and ordered a belt. Bruce - where please? Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted January 28, 2023 Keith, the belt I ordered was the wrong length and I must speak with them Monday to see what else is available. Hopefully there is a correct length belt off-the-shelf. The quality is good so 🤞. To avoid confusion I think it best to wait until this is sorted and then i'll post contact details and a part number for the belt. PM me if you want. Bruce Canute, No Idea, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted January 28, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 28, 2023 Bruce if you do find a replacement I would be very interested in buying a couple as well 👍 bruce d, Canute, KeithAug and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted January 30, 2023 Update: I believe it is sorted, belts on order, will post results later this week when they are delivered. 🤞 No Idea, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted January 30, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2023 Thank you Bruce. bruce d, mtaylor and No Idea 3 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) All sorted. The belt is 457mm length, has a J profile and has 4x ribs . Therefore the industry-standardised name for that particular belt is a '457J4' belt which is a stock size for many dealers. I got three for £9.40 ish total including VAT and delivery from Kent Bearings, contact details below, but they are also available from other sources including Ebay. Kent Bearings had the best price by far and supplied the same belt that is being sold for £8+ each elsewhere. The saw runs and cuts better with the new belt. I suspect the belt on my machine was the original (I got the saw second hand) and had stretched as it was definitely beginning to slip under load. EDIT: belt may also be called 457PJ4 Hope this helps. Bruce Kent Bearings Ltd Unit 14/15, Willesborough Industrial Park, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0TD Tel: (01233) 500005 www.kentbearings.com Edited February 2, 2023 by bruce d mtaylor, No Idea and KeithAug 2 1 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted February 2, 2023 Share #11 Posted February 2, 2023 Good man Bruce well done - The UK users of Byrnes saws will be very happy with this info 👍 mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Idea Posted February 2, 2023 Share #12 Posted February 2, 2023 We just need a UK blade supplier now! That would be utopia. mtaylor and bruce d 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithAug Posted February 2, 2023 Share #13 Posted February 2, 2023 Thanks Bruce. mtaylor and bruce d 2 Quote Keith Current Build:- Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24 Previous Builds:- Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/ Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702 J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029 Other Topics Nautical Adventures http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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