Belt recommendations

[Travis Ricks]

I asked once before but only two people gave me advice. It was helpful but I want more ideas. What kind of belts do you use throughout the making process. If you could state brand and grit that would be extremely helpful. Thanks to all

 

[Marlin01]

I hope this helps. True grit abrasives is a good place to start they ship fast. I get the 60 grit 3M Cubitron yf7's for establishing the grinds or removing scale. And I Absolutely love the gator structured belts for there even grind on the flats. These belts may cost more but well worth it. I am using 2x72" belts.

 

[Marlin01]

I start out with 60 grit then 120 on to 220 then 400.

 

[thegeek574]

http://bit.ly/RbdSBT

If you don't get enough responses, try looking for yourself.

 

[SBuzek]

The best way to find the best belts for you is to try them.Buy 2-3 60 grit ceramics in different brands and see which you like best.Some like 3M,I like Norton Norzon.The way you grind and your grinder will determine the best belt for you.
A good start is some 60 grit,some 120 grit and some 400 grit.I go all the way to 15 micron.
Also a good read http://usaknifemaker.com/abrasive-belt-basics-what-kind-should-i-buy.html


Stan

 

[Mudbug007]

What size grinder do you have? Not all belts are available for the different sizes of grinders. For example, I can't get some of the name brand belts for my 2x42 that are offered for the 2x72 grinders.

I go from 60, 120, 220 to 400 on some blades. On others, I may start at a 60 then to 120 then back down to a Trizact 300, then 100, 65 then 45 or a 30. On others, I may go from 60 to 120 then to 220 and finish up with Scotchbrite belts. Just depends on what type of finish I want on the knife.

 

[Travis Ricks]

I have a 2 x 72.

 

[Mitchell Knives]

3M Cubatron II and Trizacts.

I also like Hermes and Klingspor for AO belts.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Some brand of good ceramic belt is good. I haven't personally noticed much difference between the brands so far, although I slightly prefer the orange ones to the red ones (don't remember brands, sorry). Trizact belts are great for finishing; they're way faster at smoothing out your finish than SC belts are, IMO. And I love my cork polishing belts. Last forever, and work great.