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jack duren
12-27-2023, 11:14 AM
Anybody run the 48” sanding belts from HF? Do you have problems?
Richard Coers
12-27-2023, 11:22 AM
That's the last place I would buy abrasives, but I have no direct experience with the 4' belts.
jack duren
12-27-2023, 11:25 AM
That's the last place I would buy abrasives, but I have no direct experience with the 4' belts.
Funny………………………
Cameron Wood
12-27-2023, 12:24 PM
The random name belts that I've been using from Amazon have been fine, and the HF ones look OK in the store.
Not a big downside to trying them out.
jack duren
12-27-2023, 12:30 PM
I’m just curious if anyone has noticed them being tight on the machine compared to others.
The belts from HF are fine.
Brian Tymchak
12-27-2023, 2:49 PM
I just checked out the HF 6x48 "Warrior" belts on their site. $3.49 ????? Really? That's like 1/4 what I pay at Woodwerks. $3 a piece in the 5 pack. Well, that will be a cheap experiment.
Richard Coers
12-27-2023, 2:55 PM
I just checked out the HF 6x48 "Warrior" belts on their site. $3.49 ????? Really? That's like 1/4 what I pay at Woodwerks. $3 a piece in the 5 pack. Well, that will be a cheap experiment.
Always a good product when the price is 75% less than another retailer.
jack duren
12-27-2023, 3:00 PM
I’ve got the combo machine , but really only use the disc. There cheap at HF…
Dave Sabo
12-28-2023, 8:03 AM
Always a good product when the price is 75% less than another retailer.
Only issue is their consumables aren’t 75% less than the name brands.
Also, will y’all explain the math whereby $3.49 is actually less than $3 ?
jack duren
12-28-2023, 9:49 AM
I’ve had to reset the sander from its normal position. If I pull the bar all the way, it slows the sander.. I’ll take a picture and show this
Brian Tymchak
12-28-2023, 10:32 AM
Also, will y’all explain the math whereby $3.49 is actually less than $3 ?
I assume your question is directed at me but I don't understand it. Don't think I implied that in any way.
Bill Dufour
12-28-2023, 7:51 PM
Their flat sheet sandpaper is garbage. A few strokes by hand with light pressure and the grit is being lost. The glue is no good at all. Max of one minute or less by hand before replacing. A power sander I would guess one second or less of sanding time.
Bill D
Dave Sabo
12-29-2023, 8:59 AM
I assume your question is directed at me but I don't understand it. Don't think I implied that in any way.
yes, your statement says (or how I read it anyway) that you can get a belt at HF for $3.49 and at Woodwerks you pay 1/4 that - $3 a piece in the 5 pack.
:confused:
Zachary Hoyt
12-29-2023, 9:22 AM
I read Bryan's statement as that he sees single belts for $3.49 or packs of 5 for $15 at HF. He also stated that they are 1/4 of the Woodwerks price which I therefore imagine to be around $12 a belt, based on his post.
Brian Tymchak
12-29-2023, 9:59 AM
yes, your statement says (or how I read it anyway) that you can get a belt at HF for $3.49 and at Woodwerks you pay 1/4 that - $3 a piece in the 5 pack.
:confused:
I read Bryan's statement as that he sees single belts for $3.49 or packs of 5 for $15 at HF. He also stated that they are 1/4 of the Woodwerks price which I therefore imagine to be around $12 a belt, based on his post.
Ah, I see it now. I intended as Zachary states, but I see how the $3 in a 5 pack comment was a little misleading given the order of the statements. Stream of consciousness writing. Just dashed that one out there. Sorry for the confusion.
Brian Tymchak
12-29-2023, 7:01 PM
My interest was peaked at such a low price point on the HF belts so I picked up a 5-pack this morning. Regarding the OP's original concern, the HF belt is not tight on the drums (Jet JSG-96) compared to the Woodwerks belts, but are tighter than the Amazon belts, which I thought were a bit loose and would sometimes move when I sanded side-to-side.
One thing I noticed - The 6" HF belts measure out at 5 7/8". All other 6" belts I've ever bought were a full 6" in width. Also, the seam tape seems a bit lighter weight than the Amazon belts, so we'll see how they hold up.
jack duren
12-29-2023, 7:07 PM
Mine run too tight. It had a wore out Klingspor on it when I got it, but threw it away when I got the machine.
Ron Selzer
12-29-2023, 10:02 PM
got a Harbor Freight on mine, don't remember any issues putting it on, doesn't get used very much, no complaints when I do use it.
Geoff Crimmins
12-31-2023, 1:51 PM
I have one that I've been using a while for light hobbiest use on my old Delta 6x48 sander. HF is the only local place that sells that size of belt, so I decided to give it a try. So far so good. It works fine and hasn't broken or anything. There is a noticeable thump every time the seam comes around. I'm sure they aren't as good as a name-brand belt, but they've worked well enough for me.
jack duren
12-31-2023, 1:54 PM
I’m trying to decide on belts from Amazon or just hit EBay. I can’t buy Klingspor direct anymore, so I’m lost.. I run into the same problem buying 4x24 and 6x80 sanding belts..
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