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  1. 1st October 2014, 09:16 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robson Valley View Post
    Your probable error is that you waited far, far too long as the belt jammed up. You pushed it, the friction went up and you cooked it.
    yep, probably…. I don't use belt sanders much.

    I think the main difference with portable belt sanders you can't see the belt as it cuts, so its not always obvious its happening until its too late. I never have a problem with 12" disc sander for instance.

    It tends to happen with really greesy timbers for me. Sometimes silky oak. Beefwood. And mostly happens when I need to cut back a finish quickly and grab the belt sander because I'm in a hurry. Bound to happen but I still do it.

    After a few years I've built up about a dozern clogged belts I didn't want to throw out.

    Its not really a big problem. Really just wanted to talk about something to be honest. And have got something I like from the conversation. PVC.

    Cheers mate.
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    The way to get a gummed up belt 100% clean is with oven cleaner and a pressure washer. Paint, glue, pitch, burnt on timber - it does them all. Spray on the cleaner, leave for a few minutes, blast it away.

    And no, the belt doesn't then fall apart at the glue line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arron View Post
    The way to get a gummed up belt 100% clean is with oven cleaner and a pressure washer. Paint, glue, pitch, burnt on timber - it does them all. Spray on the cleaner, leave for a few minutes, blast it away.

    And no, the belt doesn't then fall apart at the glue line.

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    niceone. I use oven clean on saw blades. Didn't occur to me to try it on belts. Next time I'll try that …also that coffee idea.

    thanks for all the thoughts.

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