Belt size

[TMatt204]

Hi all, I am finally transitioning from a 1 x 30 belt sander to a larger one. I bought a larger one used last year, but it was an odd belt size (3 x 46). A friend is going to build me one using the wheels and motor. I am planning on a 72", but given that the width of the contact wheels are 3", I would like it to be a common size so I can find belts. With the width of the wheels, what belt size would be common? Thanks

 

[Josh Rider]

2x72.

 

[TMatt204]

Thanks Josh

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

You can run 2X72, 2.5X72 and 3X72 on it. 2X72 will be the most available.


Having a couple 120 and 400 grit 3X72 belts around for cleaning up the bevels when flat grinding may be nice.

 

[TMatt204]

Thanks, I was wondering if I could use 2" belts with 3" wheels. I guess I could have two platens made to swap out... one 2" and one 3" platens. Thanks again