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|used with=[[Belt and Disc Sander|belt and disc sander]], [[Belt Sander|belt sander]]
|used with=[[Belt and Disc Sander|belt and disc sander]], [[Belt Sander|belt sander]]
|similar=[[Sanding Discs|sanding discs]], [[sandpaper]]
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If the belt often slips under pressure, it may have become stiff - this may be fixed by "massaging" it a bit in tight bends or replacing it with a new one.
If the belt often slips under pressure, it may have become stiff - this may be fixed by "massaging" it a bit in tight bends or replacing it with a new one.

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Sanding Belts

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Synonyms: DE: Schleifbänder
Type: power sanding medium
Material: wood, metal
Used with: belt and disc sander, belt sander
Location: wood workshop
Similar (More or Less): sanding discs, sandpaper

If the belt often slips under pressure, it may have become stiff - this may be fixed by "massaging" it a bit in tight bends or replacing it with a new one.

Turning direction of the belt and markings on the belt.

The belt of a belt sander is often directional. Make sure to install it in the correct direction (see illustration) otherwise it will get damaged quickly.

Newer belts may not have such an arrow indication the direction: due to modern splicing techniques, you can run those belts both ways.