How to Clean a Sanding Belt
If wood dust has clogged your sanding belt so that it is not as effective as it once was, you might be thinking about replacing it. While every tool needs replaced eventually, most of the time, a simple cleaning is all you need to get tools such as a sanding belt back to working like they once did. It will save you time, money, and you'll feel good knowing that cut down on waste and saved a perfectly good sanding belt.
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Instructions
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Clamp the sanding belt to your workbench with the sander-side facing up. If you don't have a workbench, clamp the sanding belt to the sturdiest table available to you.
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Turn on the sanding belt.
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Take the side of the belt-cleaning stick that looks like a large pencil eraser and press it gently against the moving portion of the sanding belt.
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Gently move the belt-cleaning stick from side to side on the moving portion of the sanding belt.
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Remove the belt-cleaning stick once the wood dust has been removed from the sanding belt.
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Turn off the sanding belt and un-clamp it from the workbench.
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Tips & Warnings
The flat rubbery sole of an old shoe can also be used in place of belt-cleaning stick.
Do not touch the moving portion of the belt sander with your hand while it is on.
