01-16-2018, 10:28 PM
I’ve used them. I currently have a 372-L 9 micron and I’ve had others. They are a film belt, but surprisingly stiff and flat, but only in consideration that they are, after all, a film belt. Much stiffer than a soft cloth belt, so not as good as a soft cloth belt for things like a bird’s beak blade. As you say, they have very sharp edges. You don’t want to bump your knuckle into the edge of one while they are running. Guaranteed instant epidermal leakage.
They seem like a cross between nylon like stuff and old style photographic film. Thin, stiff, yet flexible. Very different than "regular" belts.
When new, they cut very well but with only moderate lifetime.
Wrong belt if you are looking for a toothy edge, but they can be handy to have around especially for problem edges or if for you are looking for a polished finish.
I don’t use them often, but I’ve found it handy to have a couple in the tool box for special circumstances. For those that have not tried one, it’s probably worth getting one or two on your next belt order just to understand them as another option out there.
My current favorite belt is the Cubitron 150 grit. I have some Cubitron II 120's but they are extremely aggressive. I wish I could find a Cubitron II @ 150 grit.
They seem like a cross between nylon like stuff and old style photographic film. Thin, stiff, yet flexible. Very different than "regular" belts.
When new, they cut very well but with only moderate lifetime.
Wrong belt if you are looking for a toothy edge, but they can be handy to have around especially for problem edges or if for you are looking for a polished finish.
I don’t use them often, but I’ve found it handy to have a couple in the tool box for special circumstances. For those that have not tried one, it’s probably worth getting one or two on your next belt order just to understand them as another option out there.
My current favorite belt is the Cubitron 150 grit. I have some Cubitron II 120's but they are extremely aggressive. I wish I could find a Cubitron II @ 150 grit.