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I've got a stationary belt/disk sander that's driving me nuts. The belts that is.

Is there any brand of belt on the market that doesn't have a speed bump at the joint? I realize that one shouldn't put a lot of pressure on the belt when sanding but if I even so much as go beyond just letting the wind from the belt touch the workpiece I get an obnoxious 'bump-bump-bump' from the joint.

Klingspor is, as I understand, a good source for abrasives. Anyone know if their belts are smooth?

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Cheers - Dennis

The belt on my belt sander is a Klingspor. I never noticed any bumping when I'm sanding. Also the Klingspor belt seems to track better than the others.

Hope this helps,
-Joe

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2 votes for Klingspor. Been using for several years - no bumps. http://www.woodworkingshop.com/

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Most belts today are butt-joined with tape backing. Makes an extremely modest bump if you're pressing, but nothing near the old overlap type, which was, of course directional.

I like Klingspor.

Thanks for the replies and the Klingspor endorsements. Off to their web site to do some shopping.

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Cheers - Dennis

Dennis, count me in on Klingspor as well. I've used them for years and never had any issues with bumps on my belts.

peter

Just a though, but I have been down that bumpy road id I put the belt on backwards. Some belts still require you to put them on in the direction of the arrow that may be printed on the backing. I put one on wrong a year ago and it did the same thing.

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I usually pay attention to stuff like that, Splintered, but with some of the dumb things I've done the past few weeks it's entirely possible I got the belt running backwards.

Thanks for the reminder.

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Cheers - Dennis

I Have used Porter cable belts pretty happy with them.

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