"ToolMiser" wrote in message
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I have an old "Skil" model 324 belt sander, and I would like to get some
sanding belts for it. The one that was on it measured 4 1/2" x 26 1/8" on
the
outside. I am guessing I need one 26" long, because this one could have
stretched, and also I measured it on the outside of the belt (medium
grit). I
don't know how accurate the measurement needs to be, and I don't have an
owners
manual for this machine. It is a neat old sander, the motor sits parallel
with
the belt, and it is gear driven, just like the side winder skil saws. I
am
guessing this is from the 50's, and it weighs a ton.
Thanks for all comments!

I have one also ,the best sander I ever owned. the only problem Skill do not
support their products and no one to my knowledge makes a 4 1/2" belt
anymore . I have mine made to order at ,cant remember the name ,something
like klinghoffer in NC somewhere, they do all kinds of sanding stuff..

I find it is well wiorth the cost as the machine is exceptional ,I have even
sanded table tops with it ....mjh