cleaning higher grit belts

[tump]

The big eraser type cleaner works great on 40-120 grit but seems to clog up my higher grit belts, leaving a residue on the blade. Anybody have any tricks or tips??

 

[kc custom]

If you start to get a residue buid up and it transfers to the blade the
belt is worn out. The eraser may work a small amount after that but
not much.
Ken.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

The higher the grit the faster they go!

 

[Frank Niro]

I've never found them to be much help.
Frank

 

[tump]

Thanks for the input gents they are cheap silicone carbide belts off amazon i will have to get some norax belts i like those for after ht

 

[timos-]

the higher grit gator belts work good for me and last a long time

 

[JBC69]

Try hitting them with a STRONG blast of compressed air at one of the wheels--or anywhere else the belt is flexed a bit--while the grinder is running. I find it works better than any eraser I've ever tried...

the higher grit gator belts work good for me and last a long time

This is excellent advice.

I'm discovering that it's more than worth it to spend a few bucks more on Trizacts once you get over 120-ish grit. They last WAY longer than anything else I've tried.