again and again, sharp belts

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tmickley

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Twice today I was cleaning up some grind lines and having no end of problems -- belts grabbing, skipping and generally poor results. It took awhile the first time to think of changing to a new sharp belt. Once I switched, the cleanup took less than a minute. The second time it happened was a couple hours later. The belt wasn't as obviously worn this time but switching to a fresh, sharp belt and once again the problems went away and the grind is cleaned up.

I know better than to use worn belts but the momentum of the moment, getting the line cleaned up, wouldn't let me think to switch. Todays lessons relearned are:

If what you are working on is proving to be a problem, take a step back and have a think moment.

and

Life is too short for dull belts.
 
Since tossing a belt every couple blades can get expensive, you might find that using a coarser grit with a lighter touch achieves the same end with less aggrevation. Just a thought.
 
I also hope you know that the BEST belts are the most expensive ones (which in the long run end up being the cheapest way to go)
Orange 3M Ceramic.....the only way to fly!! You dont even have to do anything....just smoke a cigar and they do the work for you!! :p:):p
Unless you are grinding 3V......but I've got a higher IQ than that!! :p
 
tmickley-

Reminds me of the question analogy for this sort of thing: If you flick the light switch and the room stays dark, do you keep flipping the same switch...or do you look for a new switch or a new light-bulb.

I admit I flick it a lot ;)

Nick
 
I flick again as I assume I did it wrong the first time. It never seems to work, but that hasn't stopped me yet.
 
I flick it several times. We have problems sometimes with these little black ants that swarm in millions.... they often seem to like the inside of switches and other electrical goods. So, the light doesn't work the first time... then it flickers... then it comes on strong, accompanied by a strong burning smell :D

James
 
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