Sanding belts

[EIEIO]

I am low on belts for my Porter-Cable belt sander - 4"x36". The local woodworking shop had that size belts but wanted $6.99 each. They had boxes of (10) 4x24" for $20.

On-line, Peachtree Woodworking sells 4x36" at (5) for $10 ($2 ea).

Why such a big difference? Any thoughts?

[Bill H]

It has been my experience over the years that the woodworking shops have a huge markup!
On stuff like sanding paper and shop supplies, you get the exact same thing else where for 1/2 the cost.

[tvman44]

Check  Klingspor http://www.woodworkingshop.com/
They have good quality belts, prices and service.  That is where I get my belts now. 

[BilltheDiver]

I buy the 6X48 belts  from Peachtree every year at the wood show.  If they are the same material, I can say that they are top quality.  Unless you gum them up they really last.

[GrayBeard]

From personal experience I avoid the belts from Harbor Freight.

Bought my last supply from Peachtree and have been well satisfied.

~~~GB~~~

[EIEIO]

Good feedback.

I ordered (5) each of (3) different grades from Peachtree. Total was $38.99 (3 sets @ 5 for $10 + 8.99 shipping). I have high hopes.

[pddesertrat]

I just purchased a supply of sanding belts and spindles from woodworkingshop.com (Klingspor) because I like their sand paper so well.  I am very happy with them.  I don't know how they compare pricewise with Peachtree.

[julief]

I buy most of my sanding supplies from Klingspor.

[Kepy]

I haven't bought any for a while but had good luck from a vendor on ebay.  Got my 6x48 a lot cheaper.