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Old 01-08-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jrow
mpierich,

I just got one! It is a Sears model 351.215140, on sale for $99.00! It has a 6" disk and a 4" X 36" belt. The reason I chose this one is for the 6" disk, I can get fine grit paper for it. Same size as a DA. Works good for me!
John
Kewl, thanks for the info. Not a bad price - who'da thunk Sears would have a good deal for a change?

Can you use either roller to work on, or just the flat area?

I want a foam or inflatable roller/drum so I can do cylindrical objects without gouging. I'm beyond using greaseless for that. And I want to combine that with the belt function to save shop space. I'll come up with something...

BTW, I know you can get at least up to 700 grit in the belts for expander wheels - so somebody has the material to do that and might make your size belts as well.

ALSO...does anybody have any idea where to get the tape they use to put belts together? It's a clear plastic and must be super-sticky, tough, and heat-resistant.
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