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Schacht Ladybug Drive Band - 54-1/2 Inch Poly
Schacht Ladybug Drive Band - 54-1/2 Inch Poly
SKU: R-23-400054
We'll wind these hanks into center-pull cakes before they ship. Wound yarn can't be returned.
- Special OrderWe order it in for you when you order. Usually ships in 1-8 weeks.
Details
The drive band carries the treadle's motion up to the flyer, and it's a wear part. This is the genuine Schacht poly band sized for the Ladybug at 54-1/2 inches.
Fits
Every Schacht Ladybug, in Scotch tension or bobbin lead. If you run your Ladybug in double drive you want the cotton band instead, which we sell as a 3 pack of cotton drive bands. This poly band won't fit a Sidekick or a Flatiron, which run their own lengths.
Specs
| Spec | Figure | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 54-1/2 in | Drive bands are model specific by length. A band off another Schacht wheel is the wrong size, so this is the one to order for a Ladybug. |
| Material | Stretchy polycord | It self-adjusts, so tension stays usable when you move the band to a different whorl groove, and it damps flyer vibration. |
| Drive modes | Scotch tension, bobbin lead | Covers both single-band modes. Double drive is the one setup that needs cotton rather than poly. |
Making it last
Take the tension off the band when the wheel is put away for a while. A poly band left tight for months takes a set and stretches out well before it needs to.
When to replace it
A band that's finished slips under load and you can't dial the slip back out with tension. Visible fraying and a band that's gone obviously long are the other two signs. It's a consumable, so keeping a spare in the drawer is normal.
Questions about your wheel
We stock the Ladybug and its parts, so if you can't tell if you're running Scotch tension or double drive, call us and we'll talk it through.
Schacht Ladybug Drive Band - 54-1/2 Inch Poly
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