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Well, it's not like I know a lot about sanding belts, but from what I've read, ceramic belts are the best and longest-lasting abrasive for metal work, but also more expensive, of course. Zirconia belts are the next best followed by aluminum oxide. Though I think they will all work. What I've read says the ceramic will last 3x longer than Zirconia, and 10x longer than aluminum oxide. But I don't have any long-term experience to back this up. It's just what I've read online (so it must be true, right? )I got a set of six ceramic belts - two 36 grit, two 80 grit, and two 120 grit. Figured it was a good way to start and I could experiment some. On my old belt sander (the Ryobi 6" disk, 4" belt combo that this 2x72 is replacing) I always used 80 grit. It just seemed to be a good compromise. I used that for wood and metal both! I'll probably do the same with this one You thinking about making one, Chris? It's a fun project!Kim
I'm looking forward to seeing what colour you paint it and how it looks when it's done!
Commiserations on the roof issues, but at least you caught it before the roof structure started to deteriorate. And yes, comparative quotes can be a hassle, especially when the goalposts shift in terms of the work quoted for between one tradesman and another...
The tank later corroded around the pipe connection on the bottom of the tank because my new valve connection was sticking up inside the tank enough that the tank never completely drained. Just 1/8 or 1/4 inch of water still in the tank caused the damage.Hopefully your new valve connection is below the lowest point in the tank.
I'm going with something boring like a nice machine gray. But I am going with Rust-Oleum Hammered Silver spray paint. Hopefully that will look good and industrial! And protect it from rusting!
Yes, it's harder to get a meaningful comparison when the work they quote is different. But I'm inclined away from the first guy since he didn't even bother to look in my attic! Seems like that is something a roof guy should do, you know?