Shavings
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I have several never used but old sanding belts where the tape holding them together has deteriorated. Anyone have a cheap solution for still using them as sanding belts. Would duct tape work? What do you think?
Sanding Belt Repair
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Can't hurt too much to try, but I think you will need something more durable
than duct tape. The material I remember seeing on some belts reminds me
of a light weight fiberglass cloth.
Belts can get fairly hot during use so I think your duct tape adhesive is gonna
let go before you can say "DOH! I shudda bought a new belt". [big grin]
than duct tape. The material I remember seeing on some belts reminds me
of a light weight fiberglass cloth.
Belts can get fairly hot during use so I think your duct tape adhesive is gonna
let go before you can say "DOH! I shudda bought a new belt". [big grin]
Shavings
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For future reference for other woodworkers: https://www.woodmagazine.com/sanding-sharpening/easy-fix-for-seam-split-sanding-belts
He used cloth bias tape from a fabric store and cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.
He used cloth bias tape from a fabric store and cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.
I think the duct tape might leave a real mess to clean off the sander after it heats and starts come apart.
Seth
Seth
