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Here's what you should know. There are two different types of lacing that are currently available readily. The first is called "Alligator" or "Flexco" lacing. This is one big long continuous strip of metal with big, jagged teeth on both sides. It comes with a "guage pin" that makes sure the loops are the same distance from the edge of the belt all the way across. You simply cut the strip as wide as your belt is, insert the guage pin, bump the clips up against the end of the belt and then hammer them in. This is the simplest form of lacing. The other type (sold at TSC) is called "Clipper" lacing, and it requires the use of a belt lacing press. The press isn't very expensive and is sold right there beside the clips. The clips look like individual hooks. You load the clips into little grooves in the press (which holds them in place and spaces them properly). A pin keeps them from falling out and keeps them spaced corrctly. Once you've loaded enough of them, you insert the belt into the jaws of the press (which sits in your bench vise, by the way) and then close the vice until the clips have dug into the belt sufficiently. The Clipper clips look much cleaner and are more flexible (going across the belt) than the alligator clips are. However, you need the press to install them. Your call. Come to think of it, I think TSC also sells the alligator (brand name) style as well. any place that sells flat belting will sell the clips and presses. NOTE: the clips are sized according to how thick the belting is. Make sure you know how thick your belt is so you get the proper size. Hope this has helped. Jeb
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