2" x 48" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal

2" x 48" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal

WHAT IS STOCK REMOVAL?

**we are currently out of 60 grit and will be substituting for 50 grit for the time being. 

Stock Removal is one of the methods used to create a basic blade shape. Stock removal involves cutting and sanding away parts of a steel or metal blank to a desired shape and size.

What are ceramic shredder belts?

Ceramic Shredder belts come in an orange/reddish color, typical of ceramic grains. The grain structure of these belts provides continuous renewal of the most consistent and uniform cutting edges. The nature of ceramic grain allows for faster cutting and cooler stock removal. They are adhered to a Y-Weight backing. A backing material's thickness (related to its flexibility) is categorized by the alphabet. Backings closer or rated as 'A' are substantially more flexible than the stiffest 'Y' weight backing you'll find on our site. Backings with an 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E', or 'F' backing are all considered paper backings. 'E' and 'F' weight backings are typically used to make belts as they are the most durable paper backings available (typically found in the wood industry) though still much less durable/thick than the full or partial synthetic backings like an 'X' or 'Y' weight. Typically various 'X' and 'Y' weight backings are used in metal working as the standard. Y weights are very sturdy and typically full synthetic poly materials versus some 'X' weights often being a cotton-poly blend material to allow for greater flexibility. J Flex refers to an even greater flexible backing material that is often used without a contact wheel and some slack in the belt so it can softly contour rounder shapes (e.g. a wooden handle).

WHY 2" X 48" SANDING BELTS?

2" x 48" sanding belts offer the best middle ground between heavy duty grinding and finer detail work blades can require—e.g. sharpening or detailed handle work. This makes the 2" x 48" size one of the most common belt sizes for knife making for profiling, bevel grinding, detailed edge sanding, and sharpening.

📦 ALL 2" X 48" BELTS

WHAT GRINDERS ARE COMMON FOR 2" X 48" SANDING BELTS?

Common machines our customers use for 2" x 48" belts come from manufacturers such as Jet, Rockford, PRM, Kalamazoo, Multitool, and Burr King.