what grit belt do you find you use the most
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Personally I use the 80 grit most often. With constant movement of the wood perpendicular to the movement of the belt, you can get a fairly nice finish with 80 grit as well as rapid stock removal. I generally use the belt sander to take down stock and then I use a hand sander for finishing
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Kevin,It all depends upon the materials with which you are working. I use it mostly in my carburetor restoration business to resurface aluminum, bronze, pot metal and cast iron castings, so I graduate the belts that I use from 100 to 150 to 180 grit for a smooth finish. I also use the 180 grit alone to finish the ends on small-diameter brass tubing and round stock.Jeff
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Kevin, It all depends upon the materials with which you are working. I use it mostly in my carburetor restoration business to resurface aluminum, bronze, pot metal and cast iron castings, so I graduate the belts that I use from 100 to 150 to 180 grit for a smooth finish. I also use the 180 grit alone to finish the ends on small-diameter brass tubing and round stock. Jeff
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You can get a 6000 grit belt for it. They say that is the same as sharpening with a leather strop.
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If I understand your question correctly, I would recommend using the wider belt that come with the pouch for even weight distribution of your tools and avoid using a second belt for my pants for comfort. I personally like to wear slightly oversized bib overalls(spring and summer)and coveralls for the colder months. Hope this helps.
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I use a 300 & 600 grit stone before I use this and am very pleased with the results. I hope that helps.
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I haven't used both but have used the master air brush. its very small so depending on what your using it for you should consider how much you will need to fill the units container and the also the size of grit you need to do your work.
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In my opinion the Ridge Runner is a better product. I like to have an edge that will last. I can sharpen now if needed and not wear myself out in the process.
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I have used to sharpen mine with disc provided but I would purchase a flapper disc maybe 80 grit.
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I bought this about a year ago so I do not remember. I think it was 100 grit, if any ..buy a pack or two with it. This is one of the best tools I have invested in . You will definatley enjoy it.
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Try a diamond impregnated sharpener. Buck makes one that has coarse and fine on a slip out holder. A couple passes by each works for me.
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hey james, it really depends if you go dry or wet. the dry pads, especially the course grit need to be like 1000-1500 rpms and the finer grits to about 2000-2500 tops... wet course pads 50-100-200 about 2000 rpms, and upper pads to no more than 3000 rpms. you can go as fast as you like if you want to replace pads really often, i learned the hard way... good luck ~ mike nap, oxford ma.
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http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/nagurastone.aspx Try this link. It will give you all you need but as it says 4000 grit and above is the recommended use.
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mine came with a couple sample belts, buy a box of 80 gritt belts and a gummy stick to clean the belts and you will be good for a long time.
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Mine came with 180 grit aluminum oxide belt I removed it for a 320 grit also bought belts from 150 grit - to 600,800,3000 grit
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220 grit is more than enough to get the job done without running the paper on the sheetrock. Hope this helps.... Dick
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If you are talking about the belt that holds up your pants? That is what I had it on and the bottom wore out. I sewed some leather on the bottom and used it that way for a while. Eventually I had to buy a new pouch.
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I don't recall that there was a value placed on the relative grit level. You could use any level you wanted. The material that comes with the wheel puts a very high polish on hardened steel. You might post a question on the company's website if you really want a number.
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Grit and size are what is important. Almost any brand is good anymore. Some, though, works better wet with water and some is better dry. For wood I'd say dry is best.