Ceramic Sanding Belts

[Gotcha6]

On a recent visit to my local Lowe's I had need of some sanding belts for a customer project. Upon looking at the what they sell I noticed a new item. It is sanding belts made - or marketed - by Shop Smith (yes, you read that right) with ceramic abrasives. They seemed somewhat pricey but I figured I'd give them a shot. Put one of the 80 grit belts on my little 'Kenmore' belt sander, and man, that thing cuts! I was working in ash and it was cutting it like it was spruce. The belt didn't clog up, either.
If you get a chance to try one, I'd recommend them highly.

 

[MarkE]

Let us know how they last.

 

[JackLeg]

Were they available in 6 X 48?:icon_scra

 

[froglips]

Yup, pretty cool eh!!

HOW has been using ceramic belts on our sharpening station (wide belt sander) and with scary sharp on glass.

The ceramic belts have proven themselves for metal night and day above all other sheet abrasives. And we tried them all.....

Thanks for letting us know about this. Might be a little more cost effective and more accessible than our previous sources!

Jim

 

[Jim Wallace]

So Jim,

Where do you get ceramic sheets to use on glass for sharpening? I've just been using wet/dry paper.

Jim Wallace

 

[Glennbear]

Thanks for the tip Dennis, ceramic grit makes perfect sense. Over the years I have cut myself more than once during DIY projects on broken ceramic tiles and fixtures. :gar-La;

 

[froglips]

Woodworkers Supply sells various wider belts that we cut into long sheets for our glass plates. Their paper backing isn't super stiff, so it lays flat nicely.

Jim

So Jim,

Where do you get ceramic sheets to use on glass for sharpening? I've just been using wet/dry paper.

Jim Wallace