Sanding belts. What's your thoughts

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I have a belt sander that I use just about 4-5 hours a day. I have been running harbor freight sanding belts but they are junk really. I would like some input on what you guys have found fo good quality belts. I don't mind spending a few more $ per belt, but they gotta last. I'm doing good to get a few hours out of a HF belt. It would be much to get a few days from one. Thanks for any input.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:I use sait/ united abbrassive sanding belts, pads and their cutoff wheels. All good quality stuff. 3m stuff is my second choice because its a little more pricey by me.
Reply:At your consumption rate, you might want to order a variety of brands and compare!  You can pretty easily do a $ / hr of run time for each brand and choose the most cost efective.miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:Just curious, but WTF are you sanding that requires that much time per day?-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:give super grit a try you can order made different belts from themhttp://www.supergrit.com/products/pr...s-zirconia.asp
Reply:I've always like Norton for abrasives.KevKevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio
Reply:i have been using 3m cubitron belts in my grinder
Reply:Just curious, is this a portable hand held ? or a base mount machine like a 6''x 48 " ?
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1Just curious, is this a portable hand held ? or a base mount machine like a 6''x 48 " ?
Reply:Originally Posted by acourtjestergive super grit a try you can order made different belts from themhttp://www.supergrit.com/products/pr...s-zirconia.asp
Reply:I've used Supergrit.com for years and am very satisfied.
Reply:Originally Posted by NoBigDeal FabIt's a pedestal mount. 6X48 belt. I clean all my stuff on it after cutting on the CNC plasma. As the flat surface makes it easy. I modified the rest on it so it sits with0 clearance to the belt. Just slap yourpiece on it and sand. Works great. I really need to start using muratic acid vs sanding though. The problem is I have no place to store chemicals away from animals and kids. (my shop is at home) so belts it is until I am able to afford a commercial shop.
Reply:The HF 6x48 belts are aluminum oxide.  That's fine for wood, and even for steel, but the slag created by plasma cutting will eat it right up.  Move on up to zirconia belts.  Don't worry to much about who makes them (better manufacturers will have a better seam, and will track better).  ANY zirconia belt will be worlds better than aluminum oxide.
Reply:Ceramic. By far the best. Same initial cut as zirconia, but last much longer. A good ceramic belt is not even comparable to HF stuff, they are way, way better. 3M cubitron is good, Norton Blaze seem to be the best, but both are too expensive. Sait seems to be the best bang for the buck. BTW my experience has been on mostly stainless so YMMV.For belts: www.supergrit.com For custom belts: www.econaway.comFor discs and dynisher belts: www.lehighvalleyabrasives.comIan TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:I have been buying from Pop's Knife Supply and using 3M, Klingspor and Hermes. His prices are very good and customer service is great.  http://popsupply.bizhosting.com/herm..._j_weight.htmlhttp://popsupply.bizhosting.com/kingspor_belts.htmlhttp://popsupply.bizhosting.com/3m_belts.htmlhttp://popsupply.bizhosting.com/3m_2x72_trizact_cf.htmlhttp://popsupply.bizhosting.com/3m_2...i_ceramic.htmlhttp://popsupply.bizhosting.com/3m_2..._cubitron.htmlLast edited by TxDoc; 10-16-2012 at 11:42 AM.TxDoc's Photos Lincoln SP175 PlusLincoln Power Mig 256Lincoln 250 LX Spool Gun Lincoln Precision Tig 225 Hypertherm 600 KMG 2x72 Belt GrinderBaldor 812RE Grinder
Reply:I get the klingspor belts.   The salesman comes by once every couple of months and i put the order in right there.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by acourtjestergive super grit a try you can order made different belts from themhttp://www.supergrit.com/products/pr...s-zirconia.asp