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2" x 42" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal, 3 PACK
- Ceramic Shredder belts for 2″ x 42″ machines — 36 to 120 grit
- The same self-sharpening ceramic grain as our 2x72 Shredder line — fast, cool cutting
- 3 belts per pack, rated 4.9★ by 267 verified customers
Free shipping on orders over $99 (contiguous U.S.)
Shaping: coarse (36–40). General removal: 60. Refining: 80–120. From $15.57 per 3-pack.
2" x 42" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal, 3 PACK
Sale price$18.81
Built for 2″ x 42″ machines, armed with Shredder ceramic
These carry the same #Shredder ceramic grain as our 2x72 line — the grain fractures continuously to expose fresh cutting edges, so belts cut fast and run cool on steel and stainless.
Grit-by-grit
Which grit does what
Showcase specifications about a product to help your customers making an informed decision about their purchase.
36 grit — $18.81
Fast stock removal and blade profiling
40 grit — $18.18
Profiling with a finer scratch pattern
60 grit — $17.25
The all-round stock removal grit
80 grit — $16.38
Refining grind lines before finishing
120 grit — $15.57
The bridge into the finishing line
Suitability
What are these belts best for?
Use them for
- Shaping and profiling on 2″ x 42″ machines
- Grinding steel and stainless
- Weld blending and heavy cleanup
Not the right belt for
- Fine finishing — the A/O finishing belts take over
- Satin blending — surface conditioning belts
Technical details
The deeper dive
Ceramic Shredder grain on sturdy Y-weight backing.
Standard 2″ x 42″ belts — confirm your machine takes 2″ x 42″ before ordering.
Eye protection and a properly rated respirator. We recommend a full-face respirator like this one on Amazon.
Complete the setup
Works together with
2x42 Finishing & Sharpening
A/O belts to follow the ceramic.
2x42 Surface Conditioning
Non-woven grades for satin finishes.
Belt Cleaner
Clears loading and extends belt life.
Questions
2x42 stock removal FAQs
Will these fit my machine?
Standard 2″ x 42″ belts — confirm your machine takes 2″ x 42″ before ordering.
Which grit should I start with?
Coarse (36–40) for shaping, 60 for general work, 80–120 to refine.
Same grain as the 2x72 Shredders?
Yes — identical ceramic material in the 2″ x 42″ format.
What comes in a pack?
3 belts of the option you select.
What comes after 120 grit?
Step into A/O finishing belts, working down grit by grit.
Load up and get grinding
5 options of Shredder ceramic from $15.57 a pack. Rated 4.9★ by 267 customers.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 271 reviews.
I wouldn’t use another stock removal belt
Fast stock removal and these belts last a long time! Will only buy these belts from now on!
These belts are phenomenal! I’ve grinded 8 knife blanks and there are no signs of wear and they still remove material fast! Excellent belts!
CA belts made easy work on this project. 36 grit ceramic for bulk removal and 120 A/O to refine shape.
So just building these two Damascus knives I cut the billets, completed my thermal normalization & using 36 grit combat, abrasive belts, took the blades down fairly quickly to a nice shape. As soon as I finish the final carbon removal, I’ll add some pictures or videos of the finishing belts.
Long lasting belts that make my annealed farrier rasps transform fast, from 36 grit to 600 grit they are incredible. I need to get some of the 1000 or 1200 grip versions for my Grizzly to really take it to a fine finish.
Throwing some serious sparks with Combat!
Perfect for eating Steel and wood. I also bought the finishing sand paper, works great.
Wow impressive takes metal out like crazy 36 grit do t know about the rest but holy shit
Belts are very nice
I have used combat abrasives for years now.you can't beat the belts or the customer service.
Amazing!!
I really only use combat abrasives. They last and they cut hard.
I am a hobbyist bladesmith…searching out the best grinding belts that I can afford for my 2x42 belt sander. I learned about Combat Abrasives from You Tube knifemakers and decided to order a few to try. Most of my blades are made from thick truck leaf springs. The 36 grit Shredder has performed very well, and I will be ordering more from CA.
This belt has saved me so much time removing material and it stays cool really well, I will only be using these belts for now on
AMAZING!!! Using your 36 grit belts post heat treat has cut my grind time in half. Total game changer for me and wish I had picked these up sooner!
I have been using these belts for a while now. This was my third order so yes I like them. I use them to sharpen lawnmower blades. Most of the blades I do are thick and beat up pretty bad. I also recommend the grease stick (not actually grease) to help keep the metal from burning.
These belts massively speed up both the rough and smooth grinding process and leave clear crisp lines. Go light! It’s going to eat more than you think!
Made this and couldn't be happier with belt performance
These belts just get it done !!
Bought a bunch of grits and conditioning belts to try and I like them a lot. I will be purchasing again.
We have sand and rocks around here. This beats up mower blades really bad. I have to remove a lot of metal to get them back in condition. These belts combined with the grease stick makes the job easier and helps avoid burning the blade. This is my second order.
The very best belts I've ever bought
Best belts ever!!!
The belts cut quite well, I am on the first use, but I believe they are a winner in my book. Will order again!
36 grit Shredder does just as the name says!
Great belts. I recently started ordering from here. I am new to knife making. But these belts hog material even on my little 2x42. Last quite awhile. Great quality and packaging is great with fast shipping. Customer service is great and responds quickly to questions. Will be buying more and more belts from here.
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These are best belts ever!!!
I just used my first Combat Abrasive ceramic belt to finish grind five AEB-L blades just back from heat treatment. They were treated to 59 - 60, so were pretty hard. One 120 grit belt finished the bevels on all five very easily. The belt was quick, smooth, and cut without excessive heat. I am very happy with the belts I bought. Thanks
Great!
These belts last and are excellent for rapidly removing hardened steel, all handle materials, and finger tips.
Great product, great people, just an all around fine experience.
Love these grinder belts. They are great and hold up well for a long period of grinding. Definitely will be reordering soon. If you are not using these you need to give them a try.
Used my new belts from combat abrasives to make a handy kitchen utility knife. They performed even better than advertised. Looking forward to using them for my upcoming projects. Will be purchasing again in the future.
Good belts for the price. Accurate cut when moving up in grit.
Excellent belts for my 2x42 grinder can’t wait to get back to grinding on my blades
Very pleased. I ordered the 36 grit for mower blades. They make doing a complete regrind a breeze. After doing a half dozen blades, they actually work better than when they were new. Note: these are thick. My non adjustable guard set so close to the belt that I had to. Move the belt back and forth by hand to knock a couple of thousand off. These belts cut faster and run cooler than others I've tried. I will definitely order again.