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Title: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: scrub-buster on October 28, 2018, 08:51:31 AM
I've been wanting an oscillating sander for a while now.  I found one at an auction yesterday for a great price.  It came with all of the accessories and manual.  I want to get some good belts for it.  Any suggestions?

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Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Forwardhandle on October 28, 2018, 10:12:06 AM
I have the same one Clint I have had good luck with the grey belts from Lows I dont remember the brand name but there made for hand belt sanders 36 & 60 grit they last a good while, I tried the red ones from HD and they dont last long I like mine easy to move around never tried the spindles on mine I have a dedicated spindle sander.
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Tim Finley on October 28, 2018, 10:30:44 AM
Klingspoor has good belts the blue ones are the best .
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Wolftrail on October 28, 2018, 12:47:14 PM
Not sure if I have seen that type of unit before as most guys have the dedicated spindle sander.  But I like that one it is the cats meow.  :clapper:
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: scrub-buster on October 28, 2018, 12:52:49 PM
It has the attachments to make it just a spindle sander if I want.
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Stagmitis on October 28, 2018, 03:17:23 PM
Blue Zirconium @ http://www.supergrit.com ...Toughest belts on the market-
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: skeaterbait on October 28, 2018, 06:35:05 PM
Quote from: Stagmitis on October 28, 2018, 03:17:23 PM
Blue Zirconium @ http://www.supergrit.com ...Toughest belts on the market-

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

That's what I use when making knives.
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: monterey on October 28, 2018, 11:27:27 PM
I ordered aluminum oxide from supergrit and they are good but next time I'm going with that zirconium stuff.
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 29, 2018, 05:08:07 AM
I use the blue zirconium too.

Good stuff.
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: scrub-buster on October 31, 2018, 08:29:21 AM
Thanks guys.  I'm going to buy some of the blue Z belts for it. 
Title: Re: New tool for the bow shop
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 31, 2018, 09:00:47 AM
Atta boy, Clint.

I buy all my paper there.

I get 9" x 11" blue zirconium sanding sheets in lots of 100, pretty cheap.