What 1'' by 30'' belts?

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I just ordered one of those 1'' by 30'' harbor freight belt grinders!
What belts should I get? I will be going from rough filing to a fine finish.
I don't have any experience with the whole belt grinder thing so any help is appreciated.
Thanks
 
I used the same grinder for about 3 years. You can find a wide range of grits for it, but, for me, I found that 120 was as fine as you would want to go with it as it turns too fast and will get your steel too hot too fast. I used to go 50, 80 to 120 grits.
And, keep a dipping bucket close at hand, you really will have to dip after each pass with the 120.
I have a 2x42 and a 2x72 also , but I still like using the one I started on too.
 
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