I did some brief research on beading cord and it seems the beading crowd wants many of the same characteristics we seek in a belt material, some moderate stretch but springs back.
I am Very interested in this type product for hopefully low power consumption small attractive belts for my horizontal 8 station stirling project and also want to belt up my adjustable speed stirling as that one makes some power!
Anyway, I found the Beader crowd consider this a Premium brand and it's available in at least 8 colors including "black is beautiful"
I have seen it listed online as small as 0.5mm and as large as 1.5mm with sizes in Between...so if it works it could offer belting for a range of engine sizes.
I have not had a chance to try it but thought I would share in case someone wants to give it a go before I get to it.
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