Sanding belts

[razorback]

I gave a couple of questions.
1. where is the best place to order 6*42" belts and 9" disks. need them for general purpose wood removal.

2. Where is a good source for after market band-saw guides. I have access to a 14" grizzly band-saw but the owner can't get the blade to track. Keeps falling off the wheel. I figured new guides and a good set up and it should be ready to go.

[chackworth3]

Woodcrafters would probly have it

[Inuumarue]

1. Not sure,

2. There are a number of things to check first before you jump into the guides.

My first thought is to check the alignment of the wheels.  Grab a straight edge and lay it across the top and bottom wheels, look for gaps between the edge and the wheel.  You want them to be co-planer, you may need to shim them.  

Second, inspect the tires and make sure they are of good repair with a noticeable crown.

The blade should stay on the wheels with the blade guides completely removed, the guides only function is to aid when cutting.  The above sounds like a set up problem, not a guide problem.

Adam

[razorback]

Thanks Adam.
I have only given it a quick look and have already found a couple of little things. I may spend some time this weekend pulling it apart and putting it back together properly. Tires look good but may get a new set anyway as that couldn't hurt.

[Robertfishes]

Supergrit.com is a place I use for zirconium belts. I agree with Adam on the saw..it likely just needs a tune up. I have only used/owned 2 band saws myself and never had a tuning problem I couldn't fix by adjusting top wheel. I would try a different blade too.. maybe just a bad blade. There should be videos on YouTube showing how to tune a band saw. Mine came with an owners manual. When i put on a new blade first I always unplug saw, move guides away from blade,spin wheel by hand,  get blade running perfect on wheels by adjusting wheels, then move guides back in place.

[bamboo]

tony
the blade runs down the center of the wheel on the crown-taught but not like a banjo string either--without the guides---then tune the guides to the blade--also test the setup - turning by hand-foward only--guides won't make a blade track!
good luck

[Mad Max]

One of the wheels Should have a tracking adjustment

[razorback]

Thanks Mike.
I had another look tonight and the guide wheel on the bottom guide is set too far forward. I think once I get the guides out of the way and set the wheel balance, it should take care of most of the problem. New tires and blades might make it work well.

[Roy from Pa]

http://www.supergrit.com/products/products_sheets.asp

[George Tsoukalas]

I get those things from Sears.  Jawge

[bamboo]

roy
the zirconia sheets on that page are a real good bargain--supergrit belts are the best in my book!

[Roy from Pa]

They have good prices and fast delivery. I've never had a problem with them or the material...

[Eric Krewson]

How do the zirconia belts hold up? I have been buying 10 6X48 AO belts for $25 which last me a long time.

[bamboo]

eric
I do glass bows and they are tough on AOs
the zircs are a clear improvement on glass-although any belt will clog so I keep the gum rubber stick right on the machine
hard to beat the price your paying!!

[Buemaker]

Klingspor's Woodworking have excellent sanding belts and a lot of other stuff.

[gene atkinson]

wow thanks for that link Roy , great prices.3 time cheaper than what i have been payn.

[Roy from Pa]

No problem, Gene.. You will have your order in 3 days when you order from them.

[Greg Szalewski]

What grit are those zirconia belts from supergrit. I found them but it doesn't say what grit.

[Roy from Pa]

The grit is listed clear across the top in black bold numbers.

Size & Description 180 150 120 100 80 60 50 40 36 24

 http://www.supergrit.com/products/products_belts-zirconia.asp

[bornofmud]

Thanks for that link to the sheets Roy, had to get some belts from them and was quite happy to get so much paper as well.  First time going with zirconia instead of AO, hopefully it'll last a bit longer on the fiberglass and hardwoods.