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Where do you get your good belts from?
i've had an evolution one for about 10 years. the variable speed controller burnt out so i cut it out, joined the wires so it runs at max speed only. works fine for what i use it for (running 40 grit belts, grinding welds) i've changed the end bearing about five times. it's just a standard bearing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174043064440
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I love the Pferd and Dynabrade models that I've seen. I haven't looked at the Flex models in person.
Some time ago, I bought a low-cost Wen variable-speed file sander (1/2" x 18" belt) for a specific job, hoping that it should at least last long enough for that job. Actually, it surprised me, as it outlasted that job, and it's still going strong. However, if/when it does wear out, I will probably upgrade to a Dynabrade Electric Dynafile II. If I were going to be using it primarily in the shop, I'd be looking at a pneumatic model, but for a lot of the stuff I work on (like old houses), electric is often more convenient.
local welding supply shop ,,, 3m and stainless tends to be my choice ,, the blue ones ,,, red e bay ones are just plain tragic.
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I have the Black & Decker one too and does the job.
Milwaukee have just brought their M12 finger sander but I can't justify it at £177
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Milwaukee have just brought their M12 finger sander but I can't justify it at £177
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I've had lots from eBay seller johnt1102 and they have lasted well wearing out and not breaking, zirconia belts are good for metalwork.. No connection just a satisfied customer I have had rolls of al/ox paper from him as well and they last ages.
+1 for the silver line one.
I'm not usually a fan of silverline anything, but chose it specifically for the size. Didn't really expect that much, but cheap enough, and fair crack to it... not half bad...
On my 2nd one now, first one died after at least 5 years of pretty much daily, and heavy use. To be fair for the money, I'll take the silverline every time. Takes some abuse and a lot moe slimline than the side motor types. You do need decent quality belts though, but other that that spot on..
I'm not usually a fan of silverline anything, but chose it specifically for the size. Didn't really expect that much, but cheap enough, and fair crack to it... not half bad...
On my 2nd one now, first one died after at least 5 years of pretty much daily, and heavy use. To be fair for the money, I'll take the silverline every time. Takes some abuse and a lot moe slimline than the side motor types. You do need decent quality belts though, but other that that spot on..
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Anybody used those cheap conversion kits you bolt on a small angle grinder?
I'm wondering about sticking one on a cordless.
I'm wondering about sticking one on a cordless.
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I have an old B&D one, it's brilliant on fibreglass. I've used it on steel a bit, but it keeps spitting belts off for some reason, breaking at the glued joint.
You need decent belts!
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The Norton ones are very good. Never break and last well.
The B+D powerfile is so good I don't know why people would want to spend any more.
They feel really flimsy but are much better than I expected!
DO NOT BUY BELTS FROM THESE PEOPLE
I bought some blue belts from them and they were awful. I spoke to them and they denied there was a problem. Perhaps it was a bad batch as they have good feedback the rest of the time.
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I bought some blue belts from them and they were awful. I spoke to them and they denied there was a problem. Perhaps it was a bad batch as they have good feedback the rest of the time.
Gareth0123
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An essential tool in my workshop until I retired.
Used daily for 12 X 3 minutes per day, utilising P36 ceramic belts.... an excellent tool for removing mill scale and weld spatter in tight corners.
Used daily for 12 X 3 minutes per day, utilising P36 ceramic belts.... an excellent tool for removing mill scale and weld spatter in tight corners.
That's the ones my boss gets for everything
Morrisman
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Mine must be 20 years old at least. It's earned it's keep though.You need decent belts!
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The Norton ones are very good. Never break and last well.
The B+D powerfile is so good I don't know why people would want to spend any more.
They feel really flimsy but are much better than I expected!
How are the belts measured. I have two air versions and they measure 6 and a quarter between rear roller and tip.You need decent belts!
File Sanding Belts- Zirconia- 40,60,80,120 Grit- 10, 12, 13, 19 & 20mm + Norton | eBay
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The Norton ones are very good. Never break and last well.
The B+D powerfile is so good I don't know why people would want to spend any more.
They feel really flimsy but are much better than I expected!
And the other one is 9 and a half.
But I don't know what width they need
I would like to get some from amazon as I need them for tomorrow if I can.
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Some of the belts are an overlapped glued joint....then they sand the overlap....end result is approx 3 seconds of grinding per belt!
The only belts that work are the ones with butt joint/reinforced. Problem is....you can buy a batch and they're great....so you buy a second batch and they've changed....it's very annoying!
The only belts that work are the ones with butt joint/reinforced. Problem is....you can buy a batch and they're great....so you buy a second batch and they've changed....it's very annoying!
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Imagine the belt is a circle, the length is the circumference of the inside of the belt, width is whatever the rollers are.How are the belts measured. I have two air versions and they measure 6 and a quarter between rear roller and tip.
And the other one is 9 and a half.
But I don't know what width they need
I would like to get some from amazon as I need them for tomorrow if I can.
I've seen similar on belt sanders - if you run them in the wrong direction - effectively opening the seam they last seconds - but run the other way, they can be ok?
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The rubbish ones are like the wild west....you pull the trigger and bang they go flying across the room!
Thanks for the link above....I've ordered a set. I've found amazon brown belts are actually OK too...not as good as a good blue but better than the ebay rubbish belts. Maybe belt sander works better as the glue line is a bit longer?
