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Yeah, Aaron, without pictures, it does not exist. Is it round leather belt? old sewing machines use it, can still be obtained.
Thanks for the mention of sewing machine belts, there are a ton of options for them on Amazon. Most are 3/16" +/- 5mm or larger, the one on the lathe is closer to 1/8" and I'm measuring the grooves of the pullies at around 4mm so those may be too big, but I found a 2 pack 71" long for less than $10 so I ordered it. Thinking leather is kind of soft so maybe it conforms to fit the grooves.
If they don't fit I'm sure we can find a use for them around the house for some sort of project. Mike is sending me some 3mm and 4mm urethane belt material so one of these options should have me covered.
Don't know whether this will work; but, have you considered the Taig lathe or even mill belts.
The pulley grooves are very rounded, rather than vee like, but that is a thought if they were the right length. I have a few so easy to check.