Best belt material for DIY Rolling machine

[glenlivet]

Howdy all, I'm new to the forum. I've been a cigar smoker since before it was legal for me to be smoking them. That was 50 years ago, now that I've dated myself. I recently got interested in rolling my own, which is how I stumbled across this forum. I figured I brew my own beer- why not roll my own stoggies? A get back to nature thing-right??? I'm playing around with the concept of executing my own DIY rolling machine. Any suggestions as to what type of material the commercial rolling machines use for the belt?

 

[deluxestogie]

Welcome to the forum. Feel free to introduce yourself in the Introduce Yourself forum.

Bob

 

[MarcL]

Howdy all, I'm new to the forum. I've been a cigar smoker since before it was legal for me to be smoking them. That was 50 years ago, now that I've dated myself. I recently got interested in rolling my own, which is how I stumbled across this forum. I figured I brew my own beer- why not roll my own stoggies? A get back to nature thing-right??? I'm playing around with the concept of executing my own DIY rolling machine. Any suggestions as to what type of material the commercial rolling machines use for the belt?

Is this the kind of thing you are asking about?

Lieberman question

Yeah, thats a little wider then mine. so nice. the only thing that comes to mind is bolting it down. That should get some work.

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Lieberman buncher

does anyone have one? I can't find any and was thinking it might not be that difficult to make.. if anyone has one can you send me some detailed pictures, id appreciate it.. thank you

fairtradetobacco.com

 

[Yultanman]

Howdy all, I'm new to the forum. I've been a cigar smoker since before it was legal for me to be smoking them. That was 50 years ago, now that I've dated myself. I recently got interested in rolling my own, which is how I stumbled across this forum. I figured I brew my own beer- why not roll my own stoggies? A get back to nature thing-right??? I'm playing around with the concept of executing my own DIY rolling machine. Any suggestions as to what type of material the commercial rolling machines use for the belt?

I believe commercial ones use a sort of coated canvas.
With limited availability locally for me, my two machines use a shower curtain. Works well, no stretch, waterproof. You have to heat seal your edges to prevent unraveling. Anyways, sometimes the best material is the stuff you can get your hands on.
Marc linked to my build above

 

[eebenz]

You can also ask from a local fabric store if theres some PVC coated fabric which is rigid enough not to stretch

 

[deluxestogie]

Coated canvas fabric:

Ottertex® Waterproof Canvas

Ottertex® Canvas Waterproof fabric is a durable fabric with a PVC backing that can be used both indoors and outdoors for upholstery, awnings, bags & furniture.

www.fabricwholesaledirect.com

Bob

 

[Clamp Tramp]

Howdy all, I'm new to the forum. I've been a cigar smoker since before it was legal for me to be smoking them. That was 50 years ago, now that I've dated myself. I recently got interested in rolling my own, which is how I stumbled across this forum. I figured I brew my own beer- why not roll my own stoggies? A get back to nature thing-right??? I'm playing around with the concept of executing my own DIY rolling machine. Any suggestions as to what type of material the commercial rolling machines use for the belt?

I have read that canvas is a pretty good material to use.