Sanding belts from Industrial Abrasives ?

Ringmaster · Post by **Ringmaster** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:35 pm

Hey Guys,

Have any of ya'll ever tried the sanding belts from Industrial Abrasives Co. ? I was just wondering about the quality, since they're so cheap, compared to everyone else I've found...

Their deal on 2 x 72 belts (buy a dozen, get a dozen free) comes out to only $1.80 each.

Anybody got any experience with 'em ?

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 3:56 pm

I've primarily stuck with the tried and true. Norton, Truegrit and some from Pop's.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:25 pm

Sorry, I haven't tried them.
I have had great luck with Tru-Grit. I get very good ware out of their Klingspor belts.

If you try Industrial Abrasives, please let us know how good their belts are.

Dale

Ringmaster · Post by **Ringmaster** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:59 pm

Hukk, Dale, et.al.

Well the shop is by no means finished, but the grinders are at least in place. So, whenever I take a break, I've been "piddling" with some old stuff. Neway, I ordered some of those belts from that Industrial Abrasive outfit this morning. When they come in, I'll letcha know what I think.

48 belts - (24) 2 x 72" and (24) 1 x 42" cost less than $70.00, with shipping included. Mix and match grits, as you choose. If they don't fly apart when I turn the machine on, they oughta be worth that...

Later guys,
JR

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:14 pm

Less than the cost of 12 Norton's or a dozen ceramic belts. Some steels will just eat belts, while others are easier.

brucegodlesky · Post by **brucegodlesky** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:00 am

I believe that price is for AO belts . GLPierce has them for a dime less.
It's not a bad deal for AO belts, either way.

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:45 pm

Might want to get a few tried and true belts. Ceramic, Norton, AO, Blue Zirconia, Trizact, and the Silicon Oxide belts. Heck I should do that too, I got most of them already. Some steels are pure hell on belts.