Man, what a response, this site is unbelieveable. Perhaps I wasn't totally clear on my question. First of all let me assure you, I am aware of the concerns with belts coming apart. Time spent around a 32" Bell threshing machine, gives one some insite.
From Jeff's posted picture I now will refer to the "baler belt fastener", once they are crimped on the end of the correct length belt, what is the common material used to push though the fingers (fasteners)?? Does one use the correct size metal wire (approx 1/8" dia)?? I was afraid of wearing down the wire fasteners, so thought a softer than metal rod would be better. I will check my local TSC store and see what they sell to go with the fasteners.If all else fails, I will visit one of my local Amish farms and check out their equipment. Once I figure out how to post a picture on here, I will post a pic of this saw. I believe it is homemade, but the workmanship is excellent. However unlike the originals, (which I can't find for sale, here in Ontario) this saw has a sliding table, which almost completly covers the saw blade until you push the wood/table past the blade, at which time the blade guard then moves out of the way. Seeing as it is below 0 F, here this morn, I have a few days to figure this all out..... thks for all the response....keeping warm.. Alex
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