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A replacement belt can be the right size and still be the wrong choice for the job. If your workshop uses a 2 x 48 belt sander, start with the machine's specified dimensions, then choose an abrasive f … read more

Ordering a replacement belt for a pipe polisher should start with two numbers: its width and its full loop length. A familiar-looking machine or a matching belt colour is not enough. Within the HIJOH … read more

A small belt sander can handle several stages of a workshop project, but the right belt for shaping steel is different from the one used to refine a finish. Before buying a large selection, answer thr … read more

Should you buy a ready-selected belt kit or choose individual sanding belts? The useful answer depends on what is already on your bench. A kit can organise a broader starting selection; individual bel … read more

Good finishing starts before the polishing stage. On a 1 x 30 inch belt sander, each belt should have a clear job: remove material, refine the previous scratches, or prepare the surface for the finish … read more

On Sunday evening, after finishing the NSW Cutter Expo, I flew home from Sydney. It had been a very busy two days. We met so many people at our stand — introducing products, answering questions, … read more