What is the best knot for a thread drive belt ?

Here's a good knot. It has a smooth side that tends to run on the platter. It stays tied, too. If my memory serves me, it is the same knot used by Micro Seiki back in the day.

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Saskia Turntables

Hmm...

It always helps to include the link.
Sorry.

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No knots for me.
When I had the Verdier - I went to a belt & had better results & less fuss.
I used the same belt from my Nottingham Mentor ($50), but had to move the speed controller to the front instead of the back.

Doesn't this "blood knot" create a bump on all sides...

Of course it does, but who cares :-)

Dear Hiho, you are right.
Cheers, D.