What is the best way to store sanding belts?

[anmius]

Who has the best idea for storing SS sanding belts? I need the least waste of space and not compromise the integrity of the belt. Pics might help if you can!:)

Perhaps the best way to store Shopsmith sanding belts is to use the method recommended by Shopsmith: http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/beltsand/
(see figure 19).

[JPG]

Perhaps the best way to store Shopsmith sanding belts is to use the method recommended by Shopsmith: http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/beltsand/
(see figure 19).

Combining the two makes sense.

[pieceseeker]

Yea, I found that earlier after doing several searches. Looks like maybe able to fit at least 1 belt, maybe 2, inside another.

[dusty]

In reading what is in that link, we are advised not to allow the belts to "get dry".

I don't know how I could do that here in low desert other than to wear them out before they get dry.

The climate here is harsh on anything susceptible to heat, low humidity or sunlight. The monsoons, in July and August, give us some relief.

[JPG]

Yea, I found that earlier after doing several searches. Looks like maybe able to fit at least 1 belt, maybe 2, inside another.

By 'combining the two', I meant use the paperclip/rollup and then place that over a post.

[jimthej]

I keep a set of belts, 60 thru 180 grits on a "ready peg", a 3/4" dowel, set into a stud on the shop wall. They are stored one inside the other, like Shopsmith ships them. No damage in two years.

[fjimp]

I keep a set of belts, 60 thru 180 grits on a "ready peg", a 3/4" dowel, set into a stud on the shop wall. They are stored one inside the other, like Shopsmith ships them. No damage in two years.

Certainly thankful to read this post. I have been storing my belts in this manner for several years with no problem so far. It seems to me that where they are stacked one inside others there is far less opportunity for them to loose shape. Jim

[rpd]

In reading what is in that link, we are advised not to allow the belts to "get dry".

I don't know how I could do that here in low desert other than to wear them out before they get dry.

The climate here is harsh on anything susceptible to heat, low humidity or sunlight. The monsoons, in July and August, give us some relief.

To keep them from getting dry you could store them in a "humidor", think large coffee can or Tupperware container with a moisture source.
One of these sugar savers should work,

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they are made to keep brown sugar from going hard. They are made of unglazed terracotta, for the frugal a piece of flower pot soaked in water should also work.

[dusty]

To keep them from getting dry you could store them in a "humidor", think large coffee can or Tupperware container with a moisture source.
One of these sugar savers should work,

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they are made to keep brown sugar from going hard. They are made of unglazed terracotta, for the frugal a piece of flower pot soaked in water should also work.

Thank you for this tip. Now all I need to do is find a way to break a terracotta pot without her finding out.

[pieceseeker]

In reading what is in that link, we are advised not to allow the belts to "get dry".

I don't know how I could do that here in low desert other than to wear them out before they get dry.

The climate here is harsh on anything susceptible to heat, low humidity or sunlight. The monsoons, in July and August, give us some relief.

If you were reading the text under the picture, it says "Figure 19-4. Two ways to store sanding belts. Don't allow them to kink or become dirty."

I didn't read any where about not letting them become dry, unless of course you can wet sand with them.

You may not have to break anything!