Chapter XXXII: =leather Belting.=

=Hides= 207, 208
The parts of a hide used for belting 207
The thickness and stretch of the parts of a hide 207
Experiments on the strength of the parts of a hide 208
=Single and double= belts 208
=Grain Side of Leather= 208
Weakness of the 208
Why the grain side should go next to a pulley 208
=Belts= 209 to 217
The length of 209
Belt clamp 210
The sag of belts 210
Belt connection at an angle 211
Guide pulleys for belts 211
The tension and creep of belts 212
Methods of joining the ends of belts 213
Forms of belt lacings 214
Covers for belt lacings 215
Lap joints for belts 215
Joining thin belts 215
Bevelled joints for belts 215
Pegged belts 215
Belt hooks and belt screws 216
Angular or V-belts 217
The line of motion of belts 217
Changing or shipping belts 217
Automatic belt replacer 218
Pull of a belt 218
The Sellers experiments on transmission of power 218 to 225
Belt 5-1/2" wide by 7/32" thick 219
Belt 2-1/4" wide by 5/16" thick 219
Rawhide belt 4" by 9/32" 220
Double oak tanned belt 4" by 5/16" 220, 221
Oak tanned belt 2" by 3/16" 222
Coefficient of friction and velocity of slip 222
Torsional moment 223
Increase of tensions 224