19" x 60" Sanding Belt, 3 PACK
19" x 60" Sanding Belt, 3 PACK
Available in stock (50000)
End-grain cutting boards, glued-up drawer fronts and small tabletop sections are what a 19-inch wide belt sander spends most of its life flattening, and a 60-inch belt gives that machine noticeably more cooling time per revolution than the shorter 48-inch loop. We convert this size on anti-static X-weight poly-cotton cloth in closed-coat aluminum oxide for wood and MDF and in zirconia for hardwood calibrating and steel.
Grits run from 36 through 400 and each pack holds three belts of one grain and grit. The X-weight cloth was chosen because it stays flat and tracks on older, temperamental machines that chew up lighter backings. We convert every belt in Anaheim, California and cut other lengths to order.
- Closed-coat aluminum oxide for wood and MDF; zirconia for hardwood calibrating, glue lines and steel
- Anti-static X-weight poly-cotton backing sheds dust and holds tracking on older machines
- 60-inch loop runs cooler than a 48-inch belt on the same 19-inch head
- 36 to 400 grit: flattening, surfacing, stain-ready finishing and a skim pass for oil or clear
- 3-pack of one grit; mix packs to build a full progression
- Converted in Anaheim, California; free shipping on orders over $200
Which 19" x 60" belt should you buy: aluminum oxide or zirconia?
Buy by what the belt is asked to remove and how hard the machine can press it.
- Cloth Closed Coat A/O: aluminum oxide on X-weight cloth. This is the belt for solid wood, plywood, MDF, veneer and anything finer than 120 grit, and for aluminum, brass and composites. It cuts cleanly at the moderate pressure a 19-inch machine delivers and gives an even scratch that takes stain uniformly. Closed coat means the cloth is fully covered in grain, so it outlasts open coat on hardwood and MDF.
- Zirconia: a grain that fractures under load to expose fresh cutting edges. Buy it for flattening end-grain cutting boards and glued-up hardwood at 36 to 60 grit, where the belt is working through glue lines and end grain that dull aluminum oxide quickly, and for mild steel plate or weld knockdown at 36 to 120 grit. It needs pressure; run it light and it just dulls. Above 120 grit pick aluminum oxide.
Grit by job, either grain: 36 and 40 for flattening rough or uneven glue-ups; 60 for dimensioning and glue-line removal; 80 and 100 for surfacing planed stock; 120 and 150 for pre-finish and paint-grade MDF; 180 and 220 for the last pass before stain or clear; 320 and 400 for a skim pass on oiled cutting boards, veneer and clear-coated work.
Grit guide for cutting boards, glue-ups and panels
| Grit | Use it for | Grain to pick |
|---|---|---|
| 36–40 | Flattening end-grain and uneven glue-ups | Zirconia on hardwood; AO on softwood |
| 60 | Dimensioning, glue-line removal | Zirconia or AO |
| 80–100 | Surfacing planed stock | AO (zirconia on steel) |
| 120–150 | Pre-finish, paint-grade MDF | AO |
| 180–220 | Final before stain or clear | AO; stop at 220 under stain |
| 320–400 | Skim pass: oiled boards, veneer, clear | AO; light pass, no dwell |
What machines take a 19" x 60" belt?
- Compact 19-inch wide belt sanders whose manual specifies a 60-inch belt, the class of machine used in small cabinet shops, cutting-board makers and school shops. The old page called these "timesaver machines"; the trade uses that name for wide belt sanders generally.
- Older 19-inch machines with tired tension or tracking systems. The X-weight cloth is stiff enough to stay flat and track where lighter belts wander and fray.
- 19-inch machines that specify a 48-inch belt take our 19" x 48" belts instead. Length tolerance is about plus or minus 1/4 inch, so a 60-inch belt will not go on a 48-inch machine.
To measure an unmarked belt, lay it flat, mark one point on the outside, and roll it once along a tape; the distance is the belt length. Mount with the grain out, tension, and set tracking with the oscillation running so the belt swings evenly either side of centre. Check inside the belt for a direction arrow and run it that way if there is one. For any other size, we convert custom belts in about 3 days.
How to get the most out of it
- Flatten end grain at 36 to 60 with light passes. End-grain boards resist the belt more than face grain; 1/64 inch per pass keeps the motor out of overload and the belt out of the burn zone. Zirconia holds up best here.
- Feed at an angle when you can. Running a board slightly skewed to the belt spreads wear across the width and reduces tear-out on figured stock.
- Keep feed speed up. Slow feed is what burns maple, cherry and walnut. Speed the feed up before you drop the table.
- Never skip more than one grit. 36, 60, 80, 120, 180, 220. Coarse scratches hide under a finer scratch until the oil or stain goes on.
- Let the anti-static backing and the dust collector work together. The backing keeps dust from clinging; the collector has to remove it. Loading is the number one killer of wide belts.
- Clean loaded belts on the machine. Press a crepe-rubber belt eraser lightly against the running belt to lift resin and packed dust out of the grain, especially after oily species.
- Give zirconia pressure and aluminum oxide a light touch. Zirconia stays sharp only when it is pressed hard enough to fracture; aluminum oxide cuts cleanest with shallow passes.
- Store spares hanging, off the floor and out of sunlight, and let a cold belt warm to shop temperature before running it.
Two guides from our blog cover the calls we get most on this size: why wide sanding belts break and chatter marks and finish problems on wood.
Use it for / don't use it for
Use it for
- Flattening and finishing end-grain and edge-grain cutting boards
- Glued-up drawer fronts, door panels and small tabletop sections up to 19 inches wide
- MDF, plywood and veneered panels (aluminum oxide)
- Hardwood calibrating and glue-line removal at 36 to 60 grit (zirconia)
- Mild steel plate and aluminum sheet (zirconia to 120 grit; aluminum oxide finer)
Don't use it for
- Zirconia on softwood or at light pressure; it glazes and burns instead of cutting
- Wet sanding; these are dry-use belts
- Running a belt with a lifted joint or torn edge
- Finer than 220 on wood that will be stained
- Machines that specify a 48-inch belt
Specifications
| Size | 19" wide x 60" long |
|---|---|
| Abrasive grain | Cloth Closed Coat A/O (aluminum oxide) or Zirconia |
| Backing | Anti-static X-weight poly-cotton cloth |
| Coat | Closed coat |
| Joint | Check inside of belt for a direction arrow before mounting |
| Grits offered | 36, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, 320, 400 |
| Pack quantity | 3 belts, one grain and grit per pack |
| Wet or dry | Dry |
| Machine type | Compact 19-inch wide belt sanders |
| Converted in | Anaheim, California |
| Custom sizes | Made to order in about 3 days |
Frequently asked questions
Which grit and grain should I use to flatten an end-grain cutting board?
Start with 36 or 40 grit zirconia if the board is more than about 1/16 inch out of flat or has heavy glue squeeze-out, or 60 grit if it is close. Take passes of 1/64 inch or less; end grain loads the motor quickly. Then step to 80, 120 and 180 aluminum oxide, and finish with 220 or a skim at 320 before oiling.
Does the 60-inch length matter compared with a 48-inch belt?
It does. A 19" x 60" belt has 25 percent more abrasive than a 19" x 48" and each point on it passes the drum less often, so it runs cooler and lasts longer on the same work. The length is set by your machine, though; a 60-inch belt cannot be run on a machine built for 48 inches.
Should I choose open coat or closed coat for wood?
Closed coat, which is what these belts are, unless you sand almost nothing but soft resinous pine. Closed coat carries more grain per square inch, so it cuts faster and lasts longer on hardwood, MDF and plywood, and it is the right choice for all metal work. Loading on closed coat is controlled with dust extraction and a belt eraser.
Why does zirconia burn my wood when aluminum oxide does not?
Zirconia needs enough pressure to fracture its grain and expose fresh edges. On a light pass, or on softwood that does not push back, the grain never fractures; it rounds over, glazes and rubs heat into the surface. Use zirconia only for the heavy calibrating pass on hardwood and switch to aluminum oxide for everything finer.
How do I measure my old belt to be sure 19" x 60" is right?
Measure the width across the belt with a tape. For the length, lay the belt flat, mark one spot on the outside, and roll it one full turn along a tape; the distance travelled is the belt length. Most machines accept about a quarter inch either way. If your measurement is not 60 inches, tell us and we will cut the correct length.
What is in the pack, and can you supply case quantities?
Each pack holds three 19" x 60" belts of one grain and one grit. Most shops keep a 3-pack each of 80, 120 and 180 aluminum oxide, plus a 36 or 60 zirconia for calibrating. Case pricing is quoted by phone at 714-646-3299 or email at sales@maverickabrasives.com, and orders over $200 ship free.
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