Another Quickie

[Bob38S]

Sanding belt/disc cleaners are available commercially - they seem to range from $9 - $18 depending on size.

Visit your local boot/shoe repairer - the "golden gristle" sole/heel material appears to be the same and certainly works just as well as the commercial type. Off-cuts usually end up in the bin so the price is right.

Regards,
Bob

[Anodyne]

I know this is an old post but I've only just come across it. Another cheap alternative I've seen mentioned (but I haven't tried) is to used the hardened left over silicone from a caulking tube. Just make sure it's not soft in the middle.

[Bob38S]

I tend to avoid any silicone at all in the shed near any wood that is going to be finished. Having seen the "fish-eyes" caused by silicone in a finishing situation - very ugly and almost impossible to fix.

Not sure if dry silicone could have any adverse result on a finish but why take the risk when the gristle is cheap and has no problems with finishing.

[underfoot]

Just make sure it's not soft in the middle.

He he ..just had a mental image of me cleaning the belt on my linisher with a (soft in the middle) silicone stick...
Just spent $8 on the belt ...just spent 1/2 hr fitting the belt and getting it to track properly on my 20yr old heap...give it a quick test with a piece of wood....works fine ..
...then give it a quick clean....with a (soft in the middle) silicone plug and smear it all over the belt ..
ah well ...just another day really

[fishflog]

I use rubber thongs that have been broken or abandoned.

Regards

Brian B