abrasive belts

[stvhadlock]

were are you guys buying your belts. I am trying to rebuild my shop after a couple of years . I espcially need finer grit 1x42 belts for sharpening for friends. also need a leather belt the same size. There used to be a huge list of
suppliers on the forum but I am unable to find it.
thanks,
steve aka sashcord

[Dwane Oliver]

I just ordered some new belts from www.industrialabrasives.com I'm not sure if they are any good yet but they do have great prices and many styles/sizes.

Dwane

[B.Finnigan]

Trugrit (trugrit.com) has the 1x42 and they also have leather belts but they don't post them on their site, you have to call.

[Doug Lester]

Try www.supergrit.com. They're good people and they have a wide selection of abrasive belts.

Doug Lester

[DC KNIVES]

I get all mine including 1"x42" from Klingspore.Great selection and good prices.Even use them at our shop on my day job. Dwane, I hope you have better luck with yours than I did.Many years ago I ordered a small batch to try out and had 4 of them break on me immeadiately.That will get your attention quick when grinding a 10" blade .I even got some 60 grit scratches on my nose from one of them after it less loose.Not the way I want to keep my nose to the grindstone.Dave

[Ray Rogers]

Tru-Grit

[Drac]

Jantz has the leather belt AG201 $12.95.

Jim

[orvet]

K & G has 1X42 belts as fine as 800 grit.

[Dwane Oliver]

Thanks Dave , I'll be carefull and keep you posted.I went ahead and ordered some from trugrit as well , for backup.

Dwane

[Ed Fowler]

Eldon Perkins just did an experiment, comparing Industrial Abrasives 36 grit Paco Belts to several high ticket ceramic belts. The industrial abrasive belts lasted just a long as the other belts.
This applies only to 36 grit belts and roughing operations.

I use at least 6 dozen a year and have never had a problem.

[stvhadlock]

thanks guys,
stvhadlock