Make your own belts?

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I often have trouble finding sanding belts and sleeves in the sizes/grits I need. It appears the ones I buy are put together with some sort of clear plastic tape which must be industrial strength, considering the stress and heat they can hold up to.

Anybody have a clue where to get such tape? I've had some success with plain old duct tape for low-speed applications but any heat buildup sorta turns it into a gooey mess.

I'm gonna google a bit, but any tips would be appreciated.

[FigureLLC]

sorry i'm not a help, but i'd love to know about this super tape i've too wondered about.

[daz2206]

mylar tape ?
http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44960

the guy i get my belts off said somthing about nomex tape too.

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Originally Posted by daz2206

mylar tape ?
http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=44960

the guy i get my belts off said somthing about nomex tape too.

Thanks, I'll give them a try.

[baz]

look there they have what you are looking for
http://www.adktapes.com/products.html

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Originally Posted by baz

look there they have what you are looking for
http://www.adktapes.com/products.html

Dang, you da man, baz! Bet it'll beat the K-Mart duct tape, haha.

From now on you're Mr. Google in my book...