I have an old "Skil" model 324 belt sander, and I would like to get some
sanding belts for it. The one that was on it measured 4 1/2" x 26 1/8" on the
outside. I am guessing I need one 26" long, because this one could have
stretched, and also I measured it on the outside of the belt (medium grit). I
don't know how accurate the measurement needs to be, and I don't have an owners
manual for this machine. It is a neat old sander, the motor sits parallel with
the belt, and it is gear driven, just like the side winder skil saws. I am
guessing this is from the 50's, and it weighs a ton.
Thanks for all comments!
ToolMiser wrote:
>
> I have an old "Skil" model 324 belt sander, and I would like to get some
> sanding belts for it. The one that was on it measured 4 1/2" x 26 1/8" on the
> outside. I am guessing I need one 26" long, because this one could have
> stretched, and also I measured it on the outside of the belt (medium grit). I
> don't know how accurate the measurement needs to be, and I don't have an owners
> manual for this machine. It is a neat old sander, the motor sits parallel with
> the belt, and it is gear driven, just like the side winder skil saws. I am
> guessing this is from the 50's, and it weighs a ton.
> Thanks for all comments!
I don't think I've ever seen a 26" belt...21, 24, and a few others. You
might try Klingspor...
ToolMiser wrote:
> It's terrible when I reply to my own message, but I got poking around on
> ebay, and someone had some original belts for this sander and they were 4
> 1/2 x 26". But if you happen to have a manual, or other info on this
> sander, please let me know.
>
> Thanks!
Try Econ-Abrasives in Frisco Texas 1-800-367-4101 or
http://www.econabrasives.com/
They can make any belt, any size, any grit. Not to mention they are
reasonable.
Deb
"ToolMiser" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have an old "Skil" model 324 belt sander, and I would like to get some
> sanding belts for it. The one that was on it measured 4 1/2" x 26 1/8" on
the
> outside. I am guessing I need one 26" long, because this one could have
> stretched, and also I measured it on the outside of the belt (medium
grit). I
> don't know how accurate the measurement needs to be, and I don't have an
owners
> manual for this machine. It is a neat old sander, the motor sits parallel
with
> the belt, and it is gear driven, just like the side winder skil saws. I
am
> guessing this is from the 50's, and it weighs a ton.
> Thanks for all comments!
I have one also ,the best sander I ever owned. the only problem Skill do not
support their products and no one to my knowledge makes a 4 1/2" belt
anymore . I have mine made to order at ,cant remember the name ,something
like klinghoffer in NC somewhere, they do all kinds of sanding stuff..
I find it is well wiorth the cost as the machine is exceptional ,I have even
sanded table tops with it ....mjh