How to build a prototype of a conveyor belt?

Question

Hi, I need to build a working model of a conveyor belt. It needs to be about four feet long and about a foot wide and powered with a variable speed motor. It will only need to convey small blocks (like those that children play with). I am looking for suggestions on materials to use and construction methods. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

See if your local thrift store has a treadmill for sale.

Answer 2

here is one you can buy:

http://mini-mover.com/pages/lite_series....

and they make one 48" by 10"

you can ask them for a quote.