John Loftis
04-16-2013, 11:12 AM
Hey folks, I was at Louis & Co. the other day buying some hardware and decided that while I was there I would grab some sanding belts for my 4X24 belt sander. In the past, I've always gotten traditional aluminum oxide belts from Industrial Abrasives for $1.50 each. They've worked fine, but I'm receptive if there's better stuff out there. So the guy at the counter tells me he's got purple 3M Regalite belts that come in a 5-pack, for $10. I decide to give them a shot. After he printed my invoice, I realized he meant $10 PER BELT, not $10 per box. I asked him if the sand paper sang love songs or made coffee. Too rich for my blood, so I returned them. (I've since gone online and found them for 'as little' as $5-6 per belt on Amazon)
I've also noticed that the demo rooms for some industrial tool sellers use the purple belts in their wide belt sanders.
So... I'm wondering if there are those of you out there who have used these Regalite belts. I'm not sure which adage applies better here: "You get what you pay for," or P.T. Barnum's, "There's a sucker born every minute."
Any thoughts?
BTW, I'm belt sanding end grain and face grain hard maple, cherry, and walnut.
I've also noticed that the demo rooms for some industrial tool sellers use the purple belts in their wide belt sanders.
So... I'm wondering if there are those of you out there who have used these Regalite belts. I'm not sure which adage applies better here: "You get what you pay for," or P.T. Barnum's, "There's a sucker born every minute."
Any thoughts?
BTW, I'm belt sanding end grain and face grain hard maple, cherry, and walnut.