The Benchmark Abrasives 2" x 72" aluminum oxide sanding belt is a Made in USA, general-purpose belt for knife makers, metal fabricators, and shop sanding. Its broad 24–400 grit range makes it especially useful for shaping wood handles, general sanding, surface preparation, and progressively refining scratch patterns after heavier grinding.
Aluminum oxide provides a practical balance of cutting performance and value across a wide range of sanding steps. From aggressive coarse grits through very fine 400 grit, one abrasive family can carry a project from initial shaping into increasingly refined surface preparation.
*Wet use also depends on whether the machine and application are approved for wet operation.
Product Features
Aluminum oxide grain for general-purpose sanding on wood and metal
X-weight polycotton cloth backing for support during sanding
Closed-coat construction provides dense abrasive coverage
Butt-joint construction allows the belt to run in either direction
Broad 24–400 grit range for coarse shaping through very fine refinement
Made in USA
Materials & Applications
Best For: Knife makers shaping handles and refining surfaces, plus general wood and metal sanding.
Common applications include:
Wood handle shaping and contouring
Scratch-pattern refinement after blade grinding
Surface sanding and preparation
General shaping and contour work
Edge sanding
Removing surface imperfections
Progressive finishing through finer grits
General fabrication and maintenance work
Designed for machines using a 2" x 72" sanding belt, including dedicated knife grinders, belt grinders, and fabrication machines.
Fits machines designed for 2" x 48" sanding belts, including:
Kalamazoo® 2FS72
Kalamazoo® 2FS72M
JET® J-4103 Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Grizzly® G1015 Knife Grinder/Sander/Buffer
Burr King® 960-272
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG-TX
AmeriBrade® Fastback
Pheer® PH454 x 8
Always confirm your machine's required belt dimensions, configuration, and operating-speed requirements before use.
Tips for Better Belt Performance
Use these aluminum oxide belts for dry sanding only.
Progress through grits as needed rather than making unnecessarily large grit jumps.
Allow the abrasive to do the cutting rather than applying excessive pressure.
Keep the belt tracking correctly and inspect it before use.
A sanding belt cleaning stick can help remove accumulated material from the abrasive surface when appropriate.
Always use the guards and PPE required for your machine and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Benchmark recommends these aluminum oxide sanding belts for dry use only.
Yes. Aluminum oxide is especially useful for wood handle shaping, general sanding, and progressively refining scratch patterns with the finer grits. For heavier steel stock removal and aggressive blade grinding, Benchmark Abrasives ceramic or zirconia belts may be the better choice.
This belt is designed for machines that use 2" x 72" sanding belts. Examples include Kalamazoo® 2FS72/2FS72M, JET® J-4103, Grizzly® G1015, Burr King® 960-272, Beaumont Metal Works® KMG/KMG-TX, AmeriBrade® Fastback, and Pheer® PH454 x 8. Other machines using this belt size may also be compatible. Check your exact model and installed setup before ordering, and follow the machine and belt speed requirements.
Use 24–60 grit for heavier removal and shaping. Use 80–180 grit for smoothing and scratch refinement. Use 220–400 grit for finer finish preparation.
Yes. The belt is bi-directional, but follow your machine’s required running direction.
Choose aluminum oxide for versatile general sanding, wood handle work, and finer scratch refinement. Ceramic and zirconia are better positioned when your primary goal is more aggressive steel stock removal and grinding.
The Benchmark Abrasives 2" x 72" aluminum oxide sanding belt is a Made in USA, general-purpose belt for knife makers, metal fabricators, and shop sanding. Its broad 24–400 grit range makes it especially useful for shaping wood handles, general sanding, surface preparation, and progressively refining scratch patterns after heavier grinding.
Aluminum oxide provides a practical balance of cutting performance and value across a wide range of sanding steps. From aggressive coarse grits through very fine 400 grit, one abrasive family can carry a project from initial shaping into increasingly refined surface preparation.
*Wet use also depends on whether the machine and application are approved for wet operation.
Product Features
Aluminum oxide grain for general-purpose sanding on wood and metal
X-weight polycotton cloth backing for support during sanding
Closed-coat construction provides dense abrasive coverage
Butt-joint construction allows the belt to run in either direction
Broad 24–400 grit range for coarse shaping through very fine refinement
Made in USA
Materials & Applications
Best For: Knife makers shaping handles and refining surfaces, plus general wood and metal sanding.
Common applications include:
Wood handle shaping and contouring
Scratch-pattern refinement after blade grinding
Surface sanding and preparation
General shaping and contour work
Edge sanding
Removing surface imperfections
Progressive finishing through finer grits
General fabrication and maintenance work
Designed for machines using a 2" x 72" sanding belt, including dedicated knife grinders, belt grinders, and fabrication machines.
Fits machines designed for 2" x 48" sanding belts, including:
Kalamazoo® 2FS72
Kalamazoo® 2FS72M
JET® J-4103 Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Grizzly® G1015 Knife Grinder/Sander/Buffer
Burr King® 960-272
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG-TX
AmeriBrade® Fastback
Pheer® PH454 x 8
Always confirm your machine's required belt dimensions, configuration, and operating-speed requirements before use.
Tips for Better Belt Performance
Use these aluminum oxide belts for dry sanding only.
Progress through grits as needed rather than making unnecessarily large grit jumps.
Allow the abrasive to do the cutting rather than applying excessive pressure.
Keep the belt tracking correctly and inspect it before use.
A sanding belt cleaning stick can help remove accumulated material from the abrasive surface when appropriate.
Always use the guards and PPE required for your machine and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Benchmark recommends these aluminum oxide sanding belts for dry use only.
Yes. Aluminum oxide is especially useful for wood handle shaping, general sanding, and progressively refining scratch patterns with the finer grits. For heavier steel stock removal and aggressive blade grinding, Benchmark Abrasives ceramic or zirconia belts may be the better choice.
This belt is designed for machines that use 2" x 72" sanding belts. Examples include Kalamazoo® 2FS72/2FS72M, JET® J-4103, Grizzly® G1015, Burr King® 960-272, Beaumont Metal Works® KMG/KMG-TX, AmeriBrade® Fastback, and Pheer® PH454 x 8. Other machines using this belt size may also be compatible. Check your exact model and installed setup before ordering, and follow the machine and belt speed requirements.
Use 24–60 grit for heavier removal and shaping. Use 80–180 grit for smoothing and scratch refinement. Use 220–400 grit for finer finish preparation.
Yes. The belt is bi-directional, but follow your machine’s required running direction.
Choose aluminum oxide for versatile general sanding, wood handle work, and finer scratch refinement. Ceramic and zirconia are better positioned when your primary goal is more aggressive steel stock removal and grinding.
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