Abrasive belts

[Dr. MC BlackParticipant @dr-mcblack73214]

Does anybody know if the abrasive belts for the Sorby Pro-Edge are the same size as Axminster’s Ultimate Edge, please?

The two machines look very similar and it would be useful to know if Axminster’s belts will fit the Pro-Edge, and vice versa.

Has anybody experience of Third Party belts for either machine?

[Dr. MC BlackParticipant @dr-mcblack73214]

Comparing Pro-edge and Ultimate edge

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

You might get more answers on a woodworking forum as it's mostly wood turners that use the Pro-Edge

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

Abrasive belts are specified by width and circumference and then chosen by grit.

So if you have the machine, cut open a used belt and measure it. Or use a piece of string.

See:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/abrasive-belts-for-sorby-pro-edge.47917/

https://www.axminster.co.uk/media/publications/product-bnr-103474-axminster-trade-ultimate-edge-gwm-review.pdf

where it appears that the width is the same but the girth differs by 5mm, which might be within the adjustment range of the tensioning mechanism.

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Yes they are the same size

[Dr. MC BlackParticipant @dr-mcblack73214]

Very many thanks for taking the time to respond.

I have read the information on both of the links (but the link on the Woodworking forum for the recommended supplier didn't work for me!)

With best wishes and thanks again.

MC

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