I’ve been getting good results from Klingspor. Made in Germany.
60 grit works well for me.
Picked up an old (1987) Grizzly sander...
it's a wood model and turns slower than the metal beasts... but the price was right...
Maybe I can get a bigger motor pully to get some more steam if needed... ?
Anyway,
Whats the best brand of belt?
I figure maybe a 60 grit for steel?
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Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
I’ve been getting good results from Klingspor. Made in Germany.
60 grit works well for me.
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I get the best results from the ones that are still glued together & recommend buying them in large quantity so the glue can let go while unused belts are being stored.
I use Klingspor as well.
Who is John Galt?
I too use Klingspor. One suggestion - the shelf life of belts is around one year (but they typically last longer), so it’s a good idea not to buy too many at once.
I like a mix of 24, 36 and 60 grit.
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Thanks !
Where are you guys buying these?
I don't see them online anywhere ... in 60 grit.
Last edited by John T; 09-09-2018 at 11:40 PM.
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Give these folks a call: http://abrasives4sale.com/belts_4_to_6_in_wide.htm
Slob
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Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Virgil, I can relate to that! Now I purchase two only at a-time. Bob
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Thanks Bassboy.
got em.
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
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Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
been using these zirconium oxide belts for several years
https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/85129088
modified HF sander, 3 hp, about 2700 rpm, great for metal
Charl
What size was the original motor? how many RPM's stock?
Any problems with the bearings? ... spinning faster?
I might throw a bigger motor on mine If I find one cheap.... but for now I ordered a bigger motor sprocket... should double the belt speed.
I like those link belts... got one of those too.
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
If you use the orange Norton "Blaze" ceramic belts, its doubtful you'll ever use anything else again.
They cut like crazy and last for a real long time
Miller Dynasty 700
Miller 350P with Aluma-pro push-pull
Miller 280 Dynasty with expansion card
Dynasty 200 DX
MigMax 215
Enuff power and hand tools to create one of anything..... but mass produce nothing!!!
3M 984f
Doubled the speed,
This thing kicks azz ...
Ive got a couple Klingspor 9” discs coming too.
I need to make a tool rest for the disc side
Should come in handy ... that disc is Crankin now ...
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Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
I see you have a dust collector on that kalamazoo...
so maybe you don't notice...
But I am getting a good amount of blue grit from the belt.... dust/debris etc.
I am wondering if this is because the belt is new? maybe it calms down after break in?
anyway, It seems to work great but I think I will be wearing a mask when using it.... just for good measure..
I also am putting locking castors on it so I can roll it out to some fresh air... when possible.
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
I see you have a dust collector on that kalamazoo...
so maybe you don't notice...
But I am getting a good amount of blue grit from the belt.... dust/debris etc.
I am wondering if this is because the belt is new? maybe it calms down after break in?
anyway, It seems to work great but I think I will be wearing a mask when using it.... just for good measure..
I also am putting locking castors on it so I can roll it out to some fresh air... when possible.
Miller 211
Hypertherm PM 45
1961 Lincoln Idealarc 250
HTP 221
True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
Did not put disc back on HF. Have dedicated 8 inch, 3,300 rpm disc sander for this.
Original HF motor was 3/4 hp, 1,700 rpm, not much oopmh, even with different
pulley arraignment. New 3 hp motor, 3,300 rpm.
several years of use, still working good
Charl