I've got access to a performax wide belt sander and want to grind some lams for a glass bow. Can anyone tell me what grit sandpaper they're using and how much I can expect to take of per pass? Also, any tricks of helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
Clint
Clint...36 grit is what most use.
I use 36.
It's not a planer. You can't take off too much at a time. Get them close on the saw and plan on making several passes. I like to flip them after each pass just to even out any error that the tool may have.
Thanks guys.
Do they go straight into the bow after being thicknessed with the 36 or is a higher grit paper used to smooth it out a bit?
I use 60 grit and keep it fresh. Seems to me that the 32 might cause some problems if you are thin on a taper.
I've used both. 36 grit to get it near thickness, then 60 on just the face side, so they're a little smoother/prettier.
I like 36 grit to 40 grit, The ridges and grooves are just that many more places for glue to get a hold of.