Grease sticks?

[JV Knives]

Hi gents,

Like most of you, I spend too much on abrasive belts I have seen some of the abrasives makers reccomending grease sticks to improve belt life. Does anyone have an experience with these, good or bad? For what it's worth, I do use a rubber stick to un-clog, which is reasonably effective, but never tried the grease. Oppinions?

Thanks!
John
JV Knives

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Hate them.
Good belts have a built in lubricant.
Proper belt type for the grinding style ( high pressure vs low pressure, etc.) will also help control belt wear and glazing.

 

[JV Knives]

Hate them.
Good belts have a built in lubricant.
Proper belt type for the grinding style ( high pressure vs low pressure, etc.) will also help control belt wear and glazing.

Thanks Stacy. Your point about built in lubricant is kind of the reason I even considered these. They sure are nice, when new, right?

 

[Rick Marchand]

Hate them as well. They are messy and I saw no difference in finish or belt longevity.

 

[JV Knives]

Hate them as well. They are messy and I saw no difference in finish or belt longevity.

Thanks Rick. I think you all just saved me some cash and disappointment