[TriLUG] [OT] appliance hackers?

[Heath Roberts]

On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Jason Herr <hobie at mail.com> wrote:

> Anyone know where I could find belts to fit an outdated home appliance?
>  The manufacturer discontinued the parts for my wife's bread machine, but
> the thing is otherwise built like a brick sh...   uh, it is very well built.
>  Also, it has significant personal attachment.   Her mom used it regularly
> for a long time before she died, so it has been a member of the family.
>
> I can guess as to the dimensions and may be able to use my drill press to
> create new holes to adjust for some variance in the belts.  I just need to
> know where there's a place like Wilder's fasteners but for small appliance
> belts.
>

Not specific to small appliances, but I'd try McMaster and/or Grainger.

If they don't have what you need, or you want a local place, try calling
Charles Clayton at 220-1000. He's been fixing vacuum cleaners and sewing
machines for years, and if anyone in the area stocks small belts, I think he
would know who. If you meet him, ask if he's raced any go-karts lately and
how to pick a tractor...

-- 
Heath Roberts
htroberts at gmail.com