Turntable belt size?

Bryan New member Username: Guitaristbryan Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-08	Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 10:14 GMT hey everyone, how do i find out what size of belt i need for my turntable? i've heard of a method involving a string, but how exactly to i tell how long i need? i have a technics sl-b202. thanks!
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6974 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 13:55 GMT http://www.turntableneedles.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=18849 http://www.turntableneedles.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=20699
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10315 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 20:02 GMT Bryan, you can use the string if you wish. You must know the diameter of the pulleys, the thickness of the belt, the pitch of the belt, the precise centre to centre distance between the pulley center...and a slide rule. Or use Art's links.
Frank Abela Gold Member Username: Frank_abela Berkshire UK Post Number: 2981 Registered: Sep-04	Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 15:50 GMT Slide rule ... Nuck, you're showing your age. And to really twist the knife, Bryan will respond wondering what a slide rule is.
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10320 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 18:36 GMT Aww heck, what's a forum if not lacking in division, anyhow?