Mini Max L55 stroke sander belt

[Melvin Graybill]

Does anyone know where i can buy belts for my min max L55 stroke sander? the belts are 6 x 271 . Also not sure what type of belt would work best for it as far as backing material. I think aluminum oxide would be best but on what backing?

[Dimitrios Fradelakis]

Have you looked at Klingspor for sanding belts? I like to use cloth backed belts on my stationary belt sander.

[Melvin Graybill]

I did and it looks like i would have to custom order that length. I was hoping to find a source for allready made belts

[John Lanciani]

I did and it looks like i would have to custom order that length. I was hoping to find a source for allready made belts

One advantage to custom ordered belts is that you know the seam tape is fresh; they haven't been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long with the tape slowly going bad.

[Melvin Graybill]

You are correct with that statement. I learned the hard way on a small belt sander with old belts. each belt lasted about 2 minutes and then flew apart. that being said I'm not sure what backing to use on the belts if I custom order them?

[Mel Fulks]

I think most of those belt are "custom made". I ordered some from Klingspor, only trouble was TWICE they sent 30 " belts instead of 30 foot belts.

[Kevin Jenness]

You will have to custom order belts for that machine. I get them from Industrial Abrasives (http://www.industrialabrasives.com/6-wide-stroke-belts-from-251-to-275-long-80x-to-320x-62512-p-639.html), aluminum oxide on a cloth backing, $22 each. If you come across a better value, let me know.

[Melvin Graybill]

I looked at Industrial Abrasives and they have the best prices I found so I ordered from them. Klingspore prices were twice as much for custom belts as Industrial. Thanks for the Help!

[Bill Orbine]

I'll seconded on industrial abrasive. I had them ship me belts for my L55. Happy happy happy.

[Rick Lizek]

Been buying from industrial abrasives for 30 years. They can recommend types of belts for sanding needs. They also have the lowest minimum for custom belts. Don't buy more than a years worth of belts as belts have a limited shelf life.