Sanding Belts
Sanding Belts
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Canvas SAND Military Belt SILVER BUCK DIGITAL CAMO 37″ $2.94 |
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NEW 3x18in 50grit Alum Ox Belt 2pk 2 Pack Sanding Belts 3169 082354031695 $11.15 |
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NEW 3x21in 80grit Alum Ox Belt 2pk 2 Pack Sanding Belts 3146 082354031466 $11.40 |
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NEW 3×21 50grit Alum Ox Belt 5pk 5 Pack Sanding Belts 7012 082354070120 $13.54 |
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Arizona Girls Cargo Jeans + Belt Sand 14 NWT $22.99 |
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EPI Clutch Kit Belt Kawasaki Teryx KRF750 KRF 750 UTV $325.95 |
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BOKER Knives Kalashnikov Folding Belt Sheath Desert Sand Nylon Knife SKALDES $12.82 |
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2 X 48 80GRIT SANDING BELTS (B899-6) $20.00 |
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055395-10771 60X Alum Oxide Sanding Belts 3″ x 24″ (10) $14.95 |
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Sandpaper 9″ x 11″ 60 grit 50 pc sanding pads sheets $24.55 |
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Sandpaper 9″ x 11″ 80 grit 50 pc sanding pads sheets $23.55 |
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WOMENS SAND DOLLAR gold metal BELT dress PANTS skirt BEACH showstopper! ELASTIC $12.00 |
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New! Klingspor 4″ x 60″ 36 Grit Sanding Belt Lot of 5 $24.95 |
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New! Klingspor 4″ x 60″ 36 Grit Sanding Belt Lot of 10 $44.95 |
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New! Klingspor 2″ x 138″ 80 Grit Sanding Belt Lot of 10 $27.95 |
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Sanding Belts 4-1/2″ x 61″ x 60 grit Grinder Sander $3.85 |
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Sandpaper 9″ x 11″ 320 grit 50 pc sanding sheets ALO $17.55 |
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Sand paper 9″ x 11″ 240 grit 100 pc sanding sheets abrasive sandpaper $19.74 |
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Flex 266132 120 Grit Sanding Belts – 10 Pack $47.99 |
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Flex 326895 30 x 1-1/2-Inches Sanding Belt – 3 Pack $67.99 |
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Flex 25061 240-Grit Sanding Belts – 10 Pack $37.99 |
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Flex 326879 30 x 1-1/2-Inches Sanding Belt – 3 Pack $67.99 |
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Flex 326917 600-Grit Sanding and Polishing Belt $38.99 |
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Flex 326801 120 Grit Sanding Belt 10-Pack $57.99 |
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Flex 257103 220 Grit Sanding Belts – 10 Pack $29.99 |
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Flex 258888 30mm Finger Belt Sander Large Sanding Arm $119.99 |
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Mercer 110036 4 x 24-inch 36 Grit Belt $20.93 |
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Sand paper 9″ x 11″ 180 grit 100 pc sanding sheets DRI $19.72 |
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New Porter-Cable 712401805 2-1/2-inch x 14-inch 180-Grit Sanding Belts – 5 Pack $20.96 |
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Sand paper 9″ x 11″ 400 grit 100 pc sanding sheets $19.55 |
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New Porter-Cable 712401205 2-1/2 x 14-Inch 120 Grit Sanding Belts – 5 Pack $20.96 |
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3M 3680-9416 3m 3 X 21 50 Grit Purple Sanding Belt $22.93 |
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Sanding belt cleaner, 1-3/8″ x 1-3/8″ x 8-3/8″ $12.95 |
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3M 8 Pack, 2-1/2″ x 16″, Fine 120 Grit Aluminum Oxide Resin Bond Sanding Belt $13.59 |
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Big Horn 19547 2 x 2 x 12 Inch Abrasive Belt Cleaner $26.93 |
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Sanding Belt 4 ” x 36 ” 36 Grit 10/ pk – New – 11067 $32.90 |
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3M 8 Pack, 2-1/2″ x 16″, Medium 80 Grit Aluminum Oxide Resin Bond Sanding Belt $13.59 |
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Sanding Belt 3 ” x 21 ” 40 Grit 10PK- New – 11092 $15.90 |
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Sanding Belt 3 ” x 21 ” 36 Grit 10PK- New – 11091 $16.90 |
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Sanding Belt 3 ” x 18 ” 24 Grit 10PK- New – 11077 $17.90 |
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3M 8 Pack, 2-1/2″ x 16″, Coarse 40 Grit Aluminum Oxide Resin Bond Sanding Belt $13.59 |
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Mirka 17-314-180 Carat 5″ PSA Linkrol Discs 100 Qty $20.99 |
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3M Sanding Belts Cloth 777F 2″ x 132″ 60 grit package of 25 $125.00 |
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Sanding Belts 4″ X 21 3/4″ Assorted Grit $19.99 |
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Vtg Dotty Smith Goldtone Sand Dollar Belt Buckle $9.99 |
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10/ 5″ x 158″, 80 Grit R205 Cloth Resin Sanding Belts $211.50 |
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2 PORTER CABLE SANDING BELTS 3″ X 18″ 80 GRIT $6.00 |
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Mercer 111050 4 x 36-inch 50 Grit Sanding Belt $18.93 |
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Canvas SAND DIGITAL CAMO 45″ Military Belt GUN METAL $3.94 |
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Canvas SAND Military Belt BLACK Buckle DIGITAL CAMO 50″ $3.94 |
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CA156714 Sanding Belt 60 grit $14.50 |
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Mercer 112150 6 x 48-Inch 150-Grit Sanding Belt $20.93 |
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Mercer 121689100 6 x 89-Inch 100-Grit Sanding Belt $24.93 |
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Canvas SAND Military Belt SILVER BUCK DIGITAL CAMO 50″ $2.94 |
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Big Horn 19549 3 x 3 x 12 Inch Abrasive Belt Cleaner $41.92 |
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Mercer 105080 3 x 18-inch 80 Grit Belt $19.93 |
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New Porter-Cable 712400605 2-1/2 x 14-Inch 60 Grit Sanding Belts – 5 Pack $20.96 |
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3M 1 X 60 60X GRIT SANDING BELTS (A351-10) $23.50 |
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3M 1 X 60 320X GRIT SANDING BELTS (A352-10) $23.50 |
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Steel City 55327 100 Grit Sanding Belts 2-Pack $53.92 |
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10 Pack – 1 1/2 in x 18 ¾ in – 3M Cloth Belt 777F, P120 YF-weight Fabrilok $14.95 |
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3M 3680-9408 3m 3 X 21 80 Grit Purple Sanding Belt $22.93 |
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**NIP** Makita 4″ x 24″ Sanding Belts 80 Grit $4.99 |
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Canvas SAND Military Belt SILVER BUCK DIGITAL CAMO 41″ $2.94 |
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50 Pack – 1 1/2 in x 18 ¾ in – 3M Cloth Belt 777F, P120 YF-weight Fabrilok $49.95 |
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6 X 80 SANDING BELTS EDGE BELTS 60 GRIT QTY: 3 – 3m / Norton Compatable Belts $49.91 |
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6 X 80 SANDING BELTS EDGE BELTS 80 GRIT QTY: 4 – 3M / Norton Compatible $45.91 |
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Navajo Native American Vintage Estate Sand-cast Belt Buckle (62) $290.00 |
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Navajo Native American Vintage Estate Sand-cast Belt Buckle 2 Stones (60) $350.00 |
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3×18 50 Grit Sanding Belt by 3M #9262-2 by 3M $5.99 |
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Med/CRS Sanding Sponge by 3M #DSMC-F $5.29 |
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Med Sanding Sponge by 3M #918 $3.79 |
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Lot of 3 JFD 50 Resin Bond Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belt $12.95 |
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New 1 x 30 inch Prem. Resin Sanding Belts (3) 120 Grit $3.25 |
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3×18 50 Grit Sanding Belt by 3M #9190 $5.49 |
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Electric Power 3” x 21” Belt Sander Sanding Woodworking Power Tools $39.95 |
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50 pc lot 3M Sanding Belts 1 in X 24 in.A-45-X Trizac $29.99 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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Belt Railway Chicago Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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Belt Railway of Chicago Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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6 Sanding Belts Performax/Jet 22-44 Sander Sandpaper $27.00 |
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Canvas SAND Military Belt BLACK Buckle DIGITAL CAMO 41″ $3.94 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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Cotton Belt Railway T Shirt $17.50 |
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Cotton Belt Route Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Route Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Cotton Belt Route Railway T Shirt $14.99 |
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Work Sharp WSKTS Knife and Tool Sharpener $68.91 Work Sharp’s WSKTS knife and tool sharpener is specially designed to sharpen any number of knives and tools in your collection. Thanks to its flexible abrasive belts, the WSKTS sharpens knives with straight blades, serrated blades, and any other silhouette or sort of blade. Get quality-grade sharpening functionality in your own shop or job site with the WSKTS’s precision-sharpening gui… |
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Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener (WSKTS) Replacement Belt Kit $8.05 The Work Sharp hand held, motorized sharpener, sharpens any knife as well as scissors, tin snips, garden shears, lawn mower blades and a host of other tools. Patented Flex-Tek belt technology conforms to the shape of any blade, so the sharpener is easy to use and practically guarantees a sharp edge…. |
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Norton 3X High Performance Portable Sanding Belts, Aluminum Oxide, 21 Length x 3 Width, Grit 50 Coarse (Pack of 1) $4.50 … |
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Bench Dog 10-035 Bench Cookie Work Grippers, 4-Pack $10.49 Bench Dog Bench Cookie work grippers are versatile, non-slip bench pads that lift, grip, and protect your work. With their high-friction rubber surfaces and durable cores, they prevent projects from slipping as you plane, sand, carve, assemble, and more. They can also elevate your work, providing clearance for routing or finishing jobs. Available in packs of four, these convenient accessories are … |
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DEWALT D26451K 3 Amp 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Cloth Dust Bag $59.00 Built to deliver smooth, clean finishes, the DEWALT 5-Inch Random-Orbit Sander features DEWALT’s trademarked Controlled Finishing System along with a 3.0 amp motor and an easy-to-control body with textured grips. A dust bag that helps keep your work space clean, a sealed-switch, and sealed ball bearings round out the sander’s durable design.5-Inch Random-Orbit SanderAt a Glance:3.0 amp motor deliv… |
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Expander Wheel Band 2 Of Each Grit Ten Total $26.99 Special metalworking belts for gentle grinding and polishing. Long lasting. Size is 1 1/2″ x 18 15/16″. Use with Grinder’s Grease for a smoother cut on steel or when leveling aluminum or other soft metals.This kit contains 2 each of our Aluminum Oxide abrasive bands in 80, 120, 220, 320, & 400 grit. Bands are 1 1/2″ x 18 15/16″ to fit our 6″ natural rubber Expander Wheel (13079) shown in picture b… |
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Expander Wheel Band Sanding Grinding Belt 120 Grit $3.49 Special metalworking belts for gentle grinding and polishing. Long lasting. Size is 1 1/2″ x 18 15/16″. Use with Grinder’s Grease for a smoother cut on steel or when leveling aluminum or other soft metals. Use with our 6″ natural rubber Expander Wheel (13079) shown in picture but is not included in this listing…. |
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Expander Wheel Sanding Belt Band 80 Grit Pack Of Five $14.99 Special metal-working belts for gentle grinding and polishing. Long lasting. Size is 1 1/2″ x 18 15/18″. Use with Grinder’s Grease (13119) for a smoother cut on steel or when leveling aluminum or other soft metals…. |
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Prostik D3003 15-Inch by 20-Inch Cleaning Pad $67.95 The perfect accessory for wide-belt sanders, just set your table and feed this cleaning pad through for longer lasting abrasive belts. Pad measures 15″ x 20″ x 1 1/8″ high…. |
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Scotchbrite Pad Holder $20.48 Hand block with 3M Insta-Lock hook material to hold 4 inch x 6 inch non woven sheets…. |
Understanding the Belt Sander
A belt sander is a power tool that has two parallel drums on its underside that are spun with a motor. A continuous loop of sandpaper, or a sanding belt, is pulled around the drums to sand or level wood and other materials. Belt sander are a much rougher tool than most sanders and are generally only required for certain projects demanding quick removal or rough surface leveling. They are also commonly used to remove paint or other finishes from materials. The most conventional belt sanders use 3″ to 4 ” wide belts. These wider sanding belts offer greater working surface area on your materials, but they also tend to be a bit more difficult to control. It’s easy to make avoidable errors when working with a belt sander; it takes only one moment to lose control or remove too much material. Of course the same is true of motor size, the more amps you have, the more power you have to control. So essentially, operators should be comfortable and cautious with their belt sanders; the precision of finish sanding, for example, is pretty difficult to achieve with one of these bulky power tools.
Maintenance:
The bulky build of belt sanders, however, helps them withstand some pretty serious shop abuse. They are tough and general maintenance is relatively simple. Mostly you just need to be certain the two cylindrical rollers (drums) the sanding belt sits on remain in perfect alignment. If the rollers are not precisely parallel, the belt will not track in the center of the rollers and will slip off. As a rule, you should try to adjust the rollers each time you change the belt. This can be done with a manual tracking knob on the side of the tool. If your drums are tilted the belt will either push toward the inside of the rollers or slip off of them altogether. If the rollers are poorly aligned, they can also push the belt up toward the housing which could cause damage to both the housing and the belt.
It’s also important to check the platen for wear, dents or scratches when changing the belt. The platen is a thin piece of metal backed with a similarly thin sheet of cork. It sits (on the underside of the sander) between the inside of the sanding belt and the sander’s shoe. It’s there to afford a flat but also somewhat soft support, or shock absorption, for the sander and the belt as well. Because the belt rubs over the platen, it’s important to watch for wear; the platen will eventually need to be replaced due to this friction. You may consider removing the platen periodically to make certain the cork is still intact. When the cork begins to crumble apart, or the metal begins the thin, the platen must be replaced.
Changing the Belt:
To change the belt, flip the sander onto one side leaving the open side facing up, pull the release handle and the rollers will come slightly together to slacken the belt. Before replacing the belt be certain it is facing the direction indicated (by arrows) on the bottom of the belt – otherwise your sandpaper will be moving in the wrong direction. Slide the belt over the rollers and drop the handle to tighten the belt to the drums. Align the rollers with the sander’s tracking knob to ensure they are exactly parallel. The sander must be engaged to adjust the tracking so be certain the sander is secure before making any adjustments. The sander may face either up or down as you adjust the tracking, but it’s generally easier to do effectively if you can see the belt as you adjust. The belt should track in the center of both the rollers and the platen, but if you run into a stubborn belt, just be sure it tracks in the center of the rollers.
As all craftsmen know, a great deal of sawdust comes along with sanding. It’s vitally important to keep all your power tools clean, so be certain to blow out your sander periodically (even after every use) to keep it running smooth and efficient. If your belt sander is corded be sure to check it for breakage and replace replace it if damage occurs.
Because belt sanders can be rough, remember to be cautious and slow as you work. But don’t let the bulk of the belt sander deter you; belt sanders are a useful tool and are powerful and practical enough for many wood-shop applications. For quick removal and leveling, the belt sander is unbeatable.
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As a student at the Univ. of Utah, Mallory Kramer is currently earning an English degree. Three years ago she joined M&M Tool adding to their over 150 years combined experience; she specializes in tool parts & web communications. For over 60 years M&M Tool has provided the best service to the tool industry with parts, sales, & service to expert woodworking products, tools, & machinery. Visit M&M Tool’s forum for woodworking articles & advice.