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baweaverpipes wrote:J weight is my preference.

LatakiaLover wrote:http://www.trugrit.com/#

Thanks for the feedback and link. Truegrit makes a further distinction between j-weight and j-flex. Looks like j-flex is the way to go.

Like Pastuch, I also use a 2m one. The supplier I get it from, normally keep a few in stock. Apparently the one I use is being used by knifemakers. Different grits and widths, however, will have to be made up by them especially. Ditto to what Pastuch said. Adjustable is very important. So is slow a...

sandahlpipe wrote:I like your design!

Thanks

oklahoma red wrote:Well done. Personally I think you might have better luck with a narrower belt.

At the moment putting my hand behind the 2" belt makes me nervous. Narrow belts scare BJ out of me! My hands are my lively hood and I already need bandages too often!

Like Pastuch, I also use a 2m one. The supplier I get it from, normally keep a few in stock. Apparently the one I use is being used by knifemakers. Different grits and widths, however, will have to be made up by them especially. I agree, it is not a necessary tool for pipemaking, but then again it ...

Yesterday I put the finishing touches on a slack belt sander that I have been putting together over the last week. I have had the pulleys and steel on hand for over two years, but finally had the courage to buy the motor and tackle the project. I am a very marginal welder and the finished product lo...