"Rubber" for clearing sanding discs, belts, etc?

[AES]

There's a very interesting set of videos on You Tube from a bloke called Adrian Iredale about making wooden clocks, gears, etc. Almost in passing he mentions the use of some sort of "rubber" or "putty" to clean up his sanding discs n belts.

Would anyone happen to know where these are to be found (I've Googled and asked local suppliers without success), and more to the point, are such things any good/worth their cost?

I know that sanding media is not all that expensive but I do seem to get through a fair number of ali oxide discs, belts (and orbital sander sheets) in all grits from about 80 to down to 240.

(OK, it probably doesn't help that I use the same belts and discs on metal too - can't be bothered to change to emery every time)

;-)

Thanks in advance, AES

 

[baldpate]

Like this from Axi, perhaps?
http://www.axminster.co.uk/abrasive-belt-cleaners-dept815273/

 

[AES]

Thanks baldplate. That's it exactly. Why didn't I think of Axi (they're really good to deal with, even if you're overseas).

Anyone know if these things are worth the price please?

AES

 

[monkeybiter]

Try a short offcut of garden hosepipe, free and does the job. Just don't let the domestic controller catch you cutting bits off.

 

[Argus]

Anyone know if these things are worth the price please?

AES

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Yes, used regularly as opposed to when absolutely necessary they will greatly prolong the life of an abrasive belt - quite cheap and lasts for years.

If you can still get the old-fashioned 'crepe' soled shoes, they work as well, but it needs to be a bit of 'sticky' rubber that doesn't get embedded in the belt. Hard rubber does not work well at all well.



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[Jensmith]

I have one after finding out about them when I did my box making course. They are brilliant. Disk looks like new.

 

[Grahamshed]

I brought one of the Axi handled ones with my disk sander as well, No regrets so far.

 

[red dave]

There's a very interesting set of videos on You Tube from a bloke called Adrian Iredale about making wooden clocks, gears, etc. Almost in passing he mentions the use of some sort of "rubber" or "putty" to clean up his sanding discs n belts.

Would anyone happen to know where these are to be found (I've Googled and asked local suppliers without success), and more to the point, are such things any good/worth their cost?

I know that sanding media is not all that expensive but I do seem to get through a fair number of ali oxide discs, belts (and orbital sander sheets) in all grits from about 80 to down to 240.

(OK, it probably doesn't help that I use the same belts and discs on metal too - can't be bothered to change to emery every time)

;-)

Thanks in advance, AES

I use a scrunged up free supermarket bags but be carefull with your fingers.

 

[AES]

Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful.

AES

 

[pitch pine]

Hose pipe offcuts work well for me too.....

 

[doorframe]

Try a short offcut of garden hosepipe, free and does the job.

Hose pipe offcuts work well for me too.....

+1 for hosepipe. Saw the great man on the left using this a few years ago and been using it ever since.

Roy

 

[Racers]

Hi,

Plastic drain pipe works as well. 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 :wink:

Pete

 

[chipmunk]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...aning+Stick+150+x+25+x+75mm/d80/sd2744/p37031
or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/belt-cleaner-76mm/16277

but any old crepe rubber will work.

Jon