I am ordering an initial supply of belts for my Bader BII. Industrial Abrasives has a special going on their 2x72 aluminum oxide belts, buy 12, get 12 free. What grit sizes should I get and how many of each would you suggest in an order of 24? I don't know how quickly the roughing belts will wear out compared to the finer grits for finishing work. Ken
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Belt Grit Size Selection
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Ken,
For what it's worth, they were doing that special 15 years ago. Their belts are okay for woodworking but if you got a Bader, go for the good belts. 3M Regalloy or the Norton ceramics in the 50-80 grit range and Klingspor or 3M Trizact for the finer ones. Cheap belts will just make you feel bad about your grinding. Great belts will make you say, Wow, i can do it.
For what it's worth, they were doing that special 15 years ago. Their belts are okay for woodworking but if you got a Bader, go for the good belts. 3M Regalloy or the Norton ceramics in the 50-80 grit range and Klingspor or 3M Trizact for the finer ones. Cheap belts will just make you feel bad about your grinding. Great belts will make you say, Wow, i can do it.
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Ken,
Don't be like me and get short sited by purchasing bargain grinding belts. I found out the hard way, I was putting to much pressure when working and this caused more heat on my knife projects than I should of by burning handle material. I am a firm beleiver of better quality belts. I cast a vote for 3M belts.
Jeff
Don't be like me and get short sited by purchasing bargain grinding belts. I found out the hard way, I was putting to much pressure when working and this caused more heat on my knife projects than I should of by burning handle material. I am a firm beleiver of better quality belts. I cast a vote for 3M belts.
Jeff