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v-6

v-6

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someone tell what the letters stand for , 40y , y, yf.
got to get some and want to make sure i get the right ones.
thanks vern
 
40y is a 40 grit belt with y weight backing
y refers to the stiffness/weight of the belt. X weight is the heaviest commonly available. Y is slightly lighter but it is still pretty stiff.

yf is y weight that is a bit more flexible.
 
As Boss dog has noted it Alphabetical, Y is about as heavy/Stiff of a backing as you can get. With J about the lightest/Most flexible that is commonly available.

X and Y would be for heavy grinding and I use J weight for contouring, Convex grinding or sharpening.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com
 
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