belt ? or Dental Floss for turntable

I have heard that many people have used dental floss in place of a rubber turntable belt.
Any thoughts ? Thank you

rocky131304-01-2019 3:05pm

slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23,018 posts 07-27-2019 at 03:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, first it depends upon your specific pulley design. I was once a fan of thread on my VPIs. I still want to try Mark Baker’s flat belt with my HRX pulley? The problem with thread is slippage. There’s no way (around) it. Especially with VPI tts. The SDS/ADS are nice units but they aren’t capable of adjusting for real-time speed fluctuations.
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23,018 posts 04-01-2019 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best way to find out is try it for yourself. I ran some #2 bead cord thread on my hot rodded VPI HW 19 MkIV years ago. It really opened that table up. I think speed stability suffered in my particular application though.