4" UPRIGHT BELT SANDER...????????????????????????????????????

[Sourdough]

Do I measure center to center of the drive wheel to the boggy wheel and multiply by 2 to get the proper belt size..?? Or flatten the belt, measure length, then times 2 or what...?? my wild guess is I need 36" belts.

 

[Neb]

It is usually printed on the inside of the belt.

Otherwise I BELIEVE it is the length if the belt. Flatten measure and multiply by 2.

If others know better... please correct me.

Ben

 

[Sourdough]

Sadly, the belt has been on there for roughly 10 or 12 years, and the sander, with the belt live outdoors Alaska (covered). I was pleasantly surprised it even started today. I am sure I have not used it in 6'ish years.

 

[hiwall]

4" by 36" is common.
Take a string and put on the sander just like a belt then measure the length of string needed. Or if you still have a belt do like Neb says. Flatten, measure, double.

 

[joel]

This is how I do it, once I get the right size, I order five size/grits belts & make sure to keep new belts on hand.
I also write size & lengths, brands of belts inside of guard cover with sharpie.
I do this with all belts, grinder & saws, knowledge makes everything easier.

 

[Biggkidd]

4x36 is pretty common

 

[joel]

I agree, but I have the combo, so it never bigger than 4X 48 inches & 12" disk . But Grizzly Tools carry 4X24,4X36, 4X48, 4X79.

4x36 is pretty common

https://www.grizzly.com/products/south-bend-6-x-48-belt-12-disc-combination-sander/sb1093

 

[joel]

I ordered all the grinding wheels, saw blades & sanding belts for the shop for over ten years at work & now that I am retired, all the information including the order number I used is in the machine cover. They may use a different number now, but I had every thing up until i left the shop.