Are all gummy sticks created equal??

[Gretch Flo]

I use the gunny sticks all the time to clean off the hook/loop discs and to clean my belt sander belt. 2-3 years ago I ordered some new ones. The sales clerk (not sure if Craft supplies/ Klinspor, Packard, etc. Said the had a shipment of 12" ones rather than the 8" ones and could send those instead for the same money.
It was a while before I needed the new ones. Now with the new ones it seems that I have to clean the gummy stick all the time with brush or else it doesn't clean up the discs as the "gum" is clogged. Any thoughts??? Gretch

 

[Gil Jones]

Hey, Gretch,
Don't know what they are made from but I bought 3 of the 8" x 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" version in 1986, and am still working on the second one with no troubles. They sorta look and feel like what we used to call crape soles on shoes way back when, but darker and harder. Mine never get clogged up, and last a long time.🙂
Maybe you received a bad batch??
Gil
If these folks are still around, this is what is on the sticker of the last one:

Abrasive Service Co., Inc.
398 Broad St.
Forestville, CT 06010
(203) 584-2091
Nu-Life Abrasive Belt Cleaner #1

I just looked them up online, and they are still making them, and they look just like mine but the name sticker on mine is red, and they have moved to Planeville, CT.
http://www.abrasiveservice.com

 

[Odie]

My experience is similar to Gil's......

I have noticed that they stiffen up some if they get below freezing temperatures.....but, the performance seems to remain the same.

My guess is what Gil is thinking.......bad batch.

ooc

 

[Richard Baker]

Obviously not, as already observed. Both of mine (from different sources, purchased years apart) work well but differ in appearance and hardness. Should not have to clean the gummy-bar, as it gets sanded away in the process of cleaning the sanding material.

 

[Gretch Flo]

gummy bars

Probably came from overseas!!!! I bought 3 of the ?12 " bars , probably never having to buy another in my life- but I will- it sort of defeats the purpose if you have to clean both the disc and the gummy bar. As someone else on this forum said they just use a brush. Gretch

 

[Bill Boehme]

My guess would be that you hardly ever get more than you pay for. The one that I have is over ten years old and still has a long way to go before it is worn out. It does not need to be cleaned. I would describe it as something like a giant art gum eraser. I have heard some guys say that they use the soles of old worn out shoes (the crepe sole type). With only one data point, I can't really offer any insight on the newer ones.

 

[Steve Worcester]

If these folks are still around, this is what is on the sticker of the last one:

Abrasive Service Co., Inc.
398 Broad St.
Forestville, CT 06010
(203) 584-2091
Nu-Life Abrasive Belt Cleaner #1

I just looked them up online, and they are still making them, and they look just like mine but the name sticker on mine is red, and they have moved to Planeville, CT.
http://www.abrasiveservice.com

They are still around. I ordered one to check it out and will report back when I get around to using it.

 

[john lucas]

Gosh I have 3 ordered over about the last 5 years and all are still working fine. I can't tell any difference.I got tired of moving one from one machine to the next so I finally got one for each machine and one for the lathe to keep with my sanding discs.