plane_crazzy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I have a 3"x18" standard belt sander and have found that it is actually nice for removing some mill scale from some of my work. My only question is, do they make belts in this size designed for use on metal? I am currently using a pile of belts that I have gotten over the years, but they are all wood belts and obviously dont last very long on metal. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I goI got some for a grinder like that years back that were emery and cleaned up the face on an old anvil.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 you may need to go though an abrasives supplier that will custom make belts for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You'll find that all belts wear faster grinding steel than they do when sanding wood. Aluminum Oxide belts are generally considered most cost effective for grinding (not that they last the longest but they get more work/dollar done). This company will make whatever you want and I like their belts... they seem much nicer than most of the hardware or big box store belts: https://www.fintechabrasives.com/ They are a real bargain too and shipping is VERY reasonable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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