Collection: Sanding Belts

Maverick Abrasives manufactures sanding belts for wood, metal and glass in more than 200 stock sizes, from 1" x 30" knife-grinder belts to 52" x 103" wide belts, and builds any custom size in about three business days. Every belt is made in our Anaheim, California plant on a bi-directional splice, in the grain that fits the job: aluminum oxide for wood, zirconia for steel and stainless, ceramic for heavy stock removal, and silicon carbide for glass and stone.

How to choose a sanding belt

Measure first. Sanding belts are sized by width and circumference (the full length around). If you have an old belt, cut it and measure it flat; if you don't, wrap a tape around both rollers with the tensioner released. Our guide on how to measure a sanding belt walks through it.

Pick the grain for the material.

• Aluminum oxide – the all-purpose choice for hardwood, softwood and general shop work. Open-coat versions resist loading on resinous woods.
• Zirconia – self-sharpening grain that stays aggressive on steel, stainless and aluminum far longer than aluminum oxide.
• Ceramic – the longest-lasting, coolest-cutting grain for heavy metal removal, weld grinding and knife making.
• Silicon carbide – sharp, friable grain for glass, stone, composites and fine finishing between coats.

Match grit to the step. Start with 36–60 grit for shaping and stock removal, 80–120 for leveling, and 150–220 for finishing before stain or paint. Jumping more than one grit size at a time leaves scratches the next belt can't remove.

Popular sizes we stock

1x30, 1x42, 2x42, 2x48, 2x72, 3x18, 3x21, 3x24, 4x24, 4x36, 6x48, 6x80, 6x89, 6x108, 37x60, 37x75, 43x75 and 52x103, plus floor sanding, drum sander and glass fabrication belts. If you don't see your size, order a custom belt – there's no minimum and no tooling charge.