It is important to know how to change sandpaper belts on a belt sander before taking any steps. Here you will see how to change a belt in a handheld belt sander. Comparing to a handheld belt sander, it is a little bit hard to change belt in a stationary belt sander.
Changing sandpaper on a Black and Decker belt sander requires using the correct width for your sander. Slide the old sandpaper belt off the belt sander front and rear rollers. Look for the arrows on the inside of the new sandpaper belt and the arrow on the side of the belt sander.
Part of maintaining a belt sander involves replacing the sanding belt every now and then. One way to know for sure if you need to replace your sanding belt is to run your palm against the direction the belt would make if the sander was switched on. Gently slip the sanding belt out of the belt sander, and replace it with a fresh new belt.
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What kind of sandpaper goes on a belt sander?
40 to 60 grit is best suited for the heaviest work. When you’re performing tasks such as smoothing surfaces or removing minor blemishes, you’re better off using sandpaper with 80 to 120 grit. For the end of a job, when you’re finishing surfaces, a fine sandpaper with 350 to 600 grit is the ideal choice.