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Post by Titania on Aug 15, 2008 12:59:47 GMT -5
I've been running Estwing belts on my Expando wheel (3 micron up to .25 micron), and I'm just not entirely happy with them. I don't like how they seam the belt, and I'm getting scratches that I just shouldn't. I've also had problems with big chunks of the coating coming off the substrate in spots. Again, I think it's leading to scratches.
What belts do folks like? Anyone use the 3M belts?
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Aug 15, 2008 13:21:29 GMT -5
Nichole ""What belts do folks like? Anyone use the 3M belts? "" I would bet 90% use 3-M belts Download Catalog www.kingsleynorth.com the ( 3M-belts are the ones to use, they last to the point that you use a 600 grit worn out is about a 1200-grit,) and to load them up with grind dust works as pre -polish on Obsidian. just enough water on belt to make a lite mud. cheap belts cost more, much more, plus cost of stone & the mean-ness from a poor equipment ! Jack |
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Aug 15, 2008 13:29:23 GMT -5
RAYSPAN EXPANDABLE DRUMS, are the best to use, as the material their made of dos`t break down.
AND THEY STAY IN BALANCE
Jack
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Post by Titania on Aug 15, 2008 13:32:34 GMT -5
Yep, a Rayspan drun is what I've got. I like it.
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Post by Titania on Aug 15, 2008 13:41:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Jack. I've got an order in for the 3Ms.
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Post by akansan on Aug 15, 2008 14:11:49 GMT -5
Titania - a little late to the party, but I'm using 3Ms ordered from John. I love them - been going strong now for about 8 months.
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Post by Titania on Aug 15, 2008 14:45:42 GMT -5
8 mos is good...better life than I've gotten on the ones I've got. Now I can't wait to get them...I'm so impatient!  |
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Post by stoner on Aug 15, 2008 18:17:07 GMT -5
The Eastwind belts are crap! I have an almost new 600 and 3000 that I can't use because they were so tight, I tore the edges of them putting them on and taking them off the drum. I've been using them for hand sanding. I switched to using only Raytec True Circle belts. As their name implies, they stay in a circle shape when you take them off the drum. They have a mylar backing that keeps them in shape and they slip right on and off the drum. My first 600 belt lasted over 2 years, but either I started cutting more cabs or Raytec got cheap with their diamond, because the last 600 belt is almost gone after about a year. But they are still 100% better than any other belt out there.
Speaking of which, has anybody used the Crystal-lite belts? I bought a 600 belt and I think it may have been mis-marked because it cuts like a 220. Are they really that aggressive?
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Aug 15, 2008 20:02:20 GMT -5
Speaking of which, has anybody used the Crystal-lite belts?
I`m shocked that their still in business.
20 year ago..........and they still make the same %&*$%.
I try to say something nice, though if you can`t Be real !!!!!!!!!!!
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