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Posted by The Ranger on October 6, 2008, 11:45 pm
>> I've had this tool for over two decades and never had any
>> issues prior (other than surprise at how much material a
>> belt
>> sander can chew through with each revolution).
>>
>> I was using it this past weekend on some green wood and
>> instead
>> of creating a mountain of sawdust, it created a pile of sand
>> belts.
>>
>> I can remember EVER breaking a belt prior. Any ideas on what
>> I'm doing or why they might be separating at the glue-joint?
>>
>> Many thanks.
>>
> As mentioned, different belt supplier/brand? After having it
> for 2
> decades I assume you've checked for a rotation arrow on the
> belts you are
> using. Had some cheapos breaking on me then noticed the arrow
> on the
> inside of the belt.
At first, that was my original thought but testing the next
three belts proved I was setting them correctly.
The most likely, given the experiences provided thus far, is
age. I'm guessing these are well past the 24-month life-time
warranty (probably well into the 48th) given the receipts I was
able to dig up...
<sigh>
Off to purchase a new set and see if that improves my usage.
The Ranger
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