what kind of belts

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I know this has been asked before, but I cant find much on it. I'm looking to get a whole new set of belts 50-400 grit, but there are so many brands, and different types of belts I am lost. I've got a 2"x42" machine by the way.

thanks for everything
 
Tru-grit carries several.I use Norton Ceramics fro heavy grits then Klingspor for finer grits.I also never start with anything corser than 60 grit.
Stan
 
so what kind do I need, Aluminum Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Zircoina, Ceramic...
I assume some or one of these is/are better for low grit fast removal, and profiling, and others are better for higher grits.

oh and which numbers here are the grit numbers
 
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Look on this page
http://www.trugrit.com/belts3.htm
this is the norton
02x042:242-060-965
Also try a few of the gators
02x042:242-120-A160CF

the 060 and 120 in those numbers is the grit size,they have belts up to 600 grit.
Stan
 
It is a structured abrasive that is in the shape of rectangles on the belt,they give a smooth finish and last along time.They are called gators because of the shape of the abrasive blocks look like a gators back.
Stan
 
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