Need help sourcing belts

[pairomedicsfish]

Well, I have had plans to tool up a 2x72 grinder, but that is proving to be a longer and more difficult project than I had hoped. I need to be working on knives.....I am about three weeks behind on starting fresh for the year.....I think that I am going to get a 4x36 grinder and make some mods....the question is, where would ya'll suggest ordering belts from? I would like to find belts from 80 to 400 grit.....any thoughts?

 

[rhinoknives]

Try www.trugrit.com The stock a lot of ceramic belts in other than 2 x 72" belts. I know they have 6 x 48" Don't know about 3 x 36"? Give them a call.

 

[scott.livesey]

Well, I have had plans to tool up a 2x72 grinder, but that is proving to be a longer and more difficult project than I had hoped. I need to be working on knives.....I am about three weeks behind on starting fresh for the year.....I think that I am going to get a 4x36 grinder and make some mods....the question is, where would ya'll suggest ordering belts from? I would like to find belts from 80 to 400 grit.....any thoughts?

for 2x72, trugrit seems to have the biggest selection and the prices are reasonable.
for 4x36, heleta makes a good zirc belt. I know it can take time, but check ebay every day or two. found norton norzon belts for $3.60 ea delivered. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251431203901?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
scott

 

[bubba-san]

I have tried a company called Super grit . Their prices are hard to beat . Belts are made in germany and sweden are tapped and dont bump

Here is price sheet the 2x72 run about 4.50 - 6.oo Quantities get discounts ....Link....http://www.supergrit.com/products/products_belts-ceramic.asp al belt are high quality ceramic and last as long as any I have used .... Bubba

 

[pairomedicsfish]

Thanks guys...Bubba.....do they stock 4x36?

 

[pairomedicsfish]

Found it, they do...in limited grits...looks great though....thanks for the help!

 

[LRB]

You will regret not getting a 6X48 sander. It will pay off in the long run. And get one with a cast iron deck. Not the flimsy sheet metal deck. Mine was a used Craftsman, and probably nearing 50 years old now. I did have to replace bearings, but an entire knife can be made on that type of sander if necessary. Try here for cheap belts. For 2x72, you can get what you need at Sheffields.

http://www.industrialabrasives.com/...e=2&sort=20a&zenid=2ihdg63imdn0fuv3ugdsnrd9u7

 

[Rudy Joly]

I've been getting my shop rolls from these guys for years. The German abrasives behave real well and a great price. The zirc belts would probably be the way to go for a 4x36 instead of AO.
http://www.onlineindustrialsupply.com/sanding-belts-4-by-36-inches.html

Rudy

 

[rhinoknives]

You will regret not getting a 6X48 sander. It will pay off in the long run. And get one with a cast iron deck. Not the flimsy sheet metal deck. Mine was a used Craftsman, and probably nearing 50 years old now. I did have to replace bearings, but an entire knife can be made on that type of sander if necessary. Try here for cheap belts. For 2x72, you can get what you need at Sheffields.

http://www.industrialabrasives.com/...e=2&sort=20a&zenid=2ihdg63imdn0fuv3ugdsnrd9u7

I agree that this companys cheap buy a dozen get a dozen A/O belts are tough to beat in a A/O belt. Ed Fowler told me about this company years ago when I had a chance to talk with him at a knife show. I currently get my cheapo A/O belts at trugrit but I think I may order a few dozen 2 x 72 36 grit for rough handle shaping from these folks.

Thanks for reminding me of them.

 

[pairomedicsfish]

Gonna look into them! Thanks!