How to Make Sandpaper Belts

You can make your own sandpaper belt at home with only a few common products. Make sure you don't leave too much slack when gluing the belt together and also make sure you don't cut too much off. This project may require some trial and error to get the angles correct.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Roll of belt sanding paper
• Utility knife
• Flat grind stone or file
• Glue or other strong adhesive
• Pencil
• Combination square
• Clamps

1. Wrap the paper around your belt sander leaving about a half inch of slack and mark the paper.

2. Flip the paper over. Use the combination square mark a line at an angle. Some belts use a 32.5-degree angle so try that.

3. Cut along the line, and cut the other end of the paper at the same angle so the pieces will match up but still leave a half inch of slack.

4. Flip over the paper again so the sand side is up and mark a line a half inch away from the seam. Using the file or grind stone remove the sand along the line to the edge of the paper.

5. Apply glue to area that has been sanded off and on the back side of the other end. Glue the pieces together to form a sanding belt. Maker sure the edges are lined up perfectly. Use clamps to secure the bond and let sit over night. Clamp between two flat objects.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the seam is lined up as perfectly as possible.

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