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How to create a #4 scratch on stainless




Is there a 3" x 21" belt (for belt sander) to achieve a #4 scratch on broad surfaces of stainless steel? Ray

Ray Zovar
Artist creating mosaic wall fountains in stainless - Madison, Wisconsin, USA
2007



There are companies that can provide specific length and sized belts to meet your needs.

We use A Abrasives a Philly based company. Be aware that there may be minimum qty's required for a custom length .. also your belt-sander may be too fast. you may need to develop a technique to accommodate that.

Furthermore a #4 finish is unidirectional and you may find that using a belt the way you want to may leave "stripes"

good luck

Andrew Benson
Andrew Benson
metal fab company (buyer)
Cocoa, Florida

2007




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