how long can you expect the 6000 grit belts to last?
761730
The 6000 grit belts are very thin. They seem to be the first ones to break and tear from the kit. I agree with the guy that says about 25 times.
761731
According to Work Sharp it should last for 1000 times use if used correctly
1597129
Mine has received heavy use on a daily basis over the last 6 months and has shown no signs of wear.
499669
Kevin,It all depends upon the materials with which you are working. I use it mostly in my carburetor restoration business to resurface aluminum, bronze, pot metal and cast iron castings, so I graduate the belts that I use from 100 to 150 to 180 grit for a smooth finish. I also use the 180 grit alone to finish the ends on small-diameter brass tubing and round stock.Jeff
741169
Not sure exactly, but I rarely replace them, I would say over six months at the very least
1210132
Did you ever get an answer to your question? Five years is a long time to wait, but last week I replaced the belt on my Hitachi P12RA Planer/Jointer. Let me know if you want details.
1636071
I have one from 1988, and the grit came with it. It came with 4 grades. Just bought a new unit last week, and no grit packets! I guess their profit margin shrank, so - there you go - put out another $30-$40 just to get started. When I buy a hobby kit, I expect to be able to use it out of the box! That is the US business model. I'll do everything that I can not to purchase grit from this company!
647023
I think there were one or two belts, but more are needed quickly, so suggest buying a couple different grits, based on your needs
928661
I get at LEAST 2 YEARS of usage from mine, before they then begin to tear a couple of inches from each of their ends, during the type of back-scrubbing motions as exhibited on their packages' front. If you don't routinely scrub your back in this manner, I'd imagine they would last you at least FOUR years. (By the way, once they do become shorter from their ends tearing off, I THEN use the "spent," smaller cloth for pot-scrubbing, shower-stall or sink cleaning, etc., for a few MORE years of usage).
165807
I have researched two company's that sell 3/4 " belts in 12" lgth. The first is Econaway Abrasives out ofMichigan. They sell the X22 and X65 style belts. These are equivalent grits to Work Sharp's grits At less than $1.60! The X4 at 3000 grit is hard to find, except from Amazon or Worksharp. The other company is Abrasive Express. They require minimum quantities of 18 per grit, but about .75 per belt.
1337372
I agree with others they are strong and I have used 2 cloths per mopping so I feel they will last at least 18 to 24 months each.
360308
I've had mine for almost two years, main problem is the faux leather parts have deteriorated after the first year. I use them an average of 7 hrs per week.
1498360
They are made of plastic so they will probably last quite a while. You just have to clean them up every so often.
1881866
Mine last a good while before they need sharpening. May depend on how often you are using them & what type/condition of coats you are using them on. These are #1 in my opinion �
1972093
Did you use the entire bag? You are only supposed to use 4 tbs of the coarse and medium (or fine) grit, and 6 tbs of the pre-polish and polish. Each tumble should take from 7 to 10 days.
359800
They last a pretty long time...depends a lot on how much you use them and how many layers of fabric you cut at one time.
1539305
As long as you cleean them properly they last. I have had mine for 2 years, just brought em out last week for a project and works great. Just be sure to properly disassemble and clean them and thes are a fine investment
956693
I'm not really certain. I would think it will last me 5-7 years with how little I use and how infrequently I need to clean it.