Abrasive Cleaning Stick

Increases the abrasive life of sanding belts and discs up to 10 times as long. Fast and easy to use. Cleans while your sander is running. Saves time and money. Improves the finish quality. Prevents burns and marking.

Stick measures approximately 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 8'' .

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Abrasive Cleaning Stick Average Rating: 4.9 (77 customer reviews) $5.99 Add your review...

1) Submitted by Cheryl, from Wheeling, WV on 10/9/2011 Customer Rating: It really works! I was very skeptical, but I was tired of buying new belts all the time, so I got this, and my belt lasts so much longer.

2) Submitted by Tom Meek, from Picayune, MS on 8/1/2011 Customer Rating: I have a refinishing shop and use sandpaper and belts daily. Even after stripping paint and varnish belts can clog quickly. I use the clening stick several times durring the sanding process. I used one belt on my belt sander to hlp refinish three old exterior doors. Normally I would have to use two or three belts for each door. Great product for small or large shop.

3) Submitted by Chris Jones, from Glen Carbon, IL on 7/30/2011 Customer Rating: This is a product that saves money and time. Extends the life of your sanding belts 2 to 3 times, saving money. Also takes seconds to clean a belt on your sander rather than changing belts, saving time.

4) Submitted by Tom Rabe, from Bakersfield, CA on 7/22/2011 Customer Rating: Best sanding equipment investment I ever made. Works with every sanding tool I have and does a great job.

5) Submitted by Rex Stevens, from West Fork, ARKANSAS on 6/25/2011 Customer Rating: These sanding belt "erasers" are incredibly good and long lasting, too. I had one for a couple of years, used it often, and then I lost it somehow. It looks like a piece of 2x2 and I think I must have tossed it in the trash. But, this is the real deal.

6) Submitted by Keith, from Baton Rouge, LA on 6/11/2011 Customer Rating: This really works.

7) Submitted by W Mahler, from Turtle Creek, PA on 5/11/2010 Customer Rating: Cleaned up my belt and disc sanders quickly. Extends the life of your abrasive belts and dics's. Very happy with it.

8) Submitted by Larry N, from Winter Springs, FL on 9/12/2009 Customer Rating: Excellent! INSTANTLY cleaned my belt/disc sander's clogged abrasives.

9) Submitted by Joel, from Placerville, CA on 9/10/2009 Customer Rating: Excellent! (But don't hold it as shown in the ad... :-)

10) Submitted by Don, from Aberdeen, SD on 8/22/2009 Customer Rating: I was skeptical, but tried it anyway. This product really works, greatly extending the life of disk and belt sandpaper by removing sawdust that clogs the grit.

11) Submitted by D Radke, from Snowflake, AZ on 6/27/2009 Customer Rating: I was skeptical but this stuff really works.

12) Submitted by GWilliams, from Cookeville, TN on 6/20/2009 Customer Rating: Great product, great price, very prompt delivery. Rockler is becoming my #1 woodworking and hardware source.

13) Submitted by W.Wilder, from New Port Richey, FL on 4/9/2009 Customer Rating: Really adds life to sandpaper. Would highly recommend this product. The money saved on the added life of my sandpaper makes the abrasive cleaning stick pay for itself again and again.

14) Submitted by Stephen , from Peabody, KS on 3/26/2009 Customer Rating: The first time I used this product it worked very well and cleaned the belt on my sander quickly. I would recommend this product to others.

15) Submitted by D. Huschka, from Johnstown, COLORADO on 5/21/2009 Customer Rating: I am stocking up on items that I will need for my new workshop. I have used these type items before and work great in the cleaning of drum sander. I am looking forward to comparing the quality of Rocklers product as their pricing couldn't be beat!!

16) Submitted by Don Sprague from MA on 3/23/2009 Customer Rating: I have used these for years and I'm sure they have saved me a fortune on new sandpaper.

17) Submitted by Hop from WV on 3/19/2009 Customer Rating: These are a real money saver and they work very well.

18) Submitted by Ed, from Meadville, PA on 3/18/2009 Customer Rating: Not only cleans well, but lasts for years.

19) Submitted by Larry from GA on 3/17/2009 Customer Rating: Cleans sanding belts very well.

20) Submitted by D Boltin , from Dayton, TX on 2/19/2009 Customer Rating: Works great every woodwork needs at least one. I be ordering more for other woodworkers in our family.

21) Submitted by Larry Faust, from Wise, VA on 2/13/2009 Customer Rating: I though this would be a joke, but I was wrong. This thing really works. After showing to a friend, he wants me to put another on my next order for him. IT WORKS !!!!!!!!!

22) Submitted by Eric, from Neshanic Station, NJ on 2/9/2009 Customer Rating: Worked to clean sanding belt on table top sander. Saves the expense of replacing clogged belts more often.

23) Submitted by Stan, from Olympia, WA on 1/31/2009 Customer Rating: This cleaner saved me more than 3 times that amount in not purchasing new belts!

24) Submitted by Lynn, from Paso Robles, CA on 1/9/2009 Customer Rating: I really thought these things were overrated. Boy, was I wrong. Within 30 seconds my belt and circular sander were like new. I was about the throw them away.

25) Submitted by Brad Marker, from Gastonia, NC on 12/23/2008 Customer Rating: I was as skeptical as most others but chanced a small loss on the cleaning stick. I have already saved a small bundle on belts for my belt sander. My dad "borrowed" it and he likes it so much I will have to buy a couple more so we each can have two. These are a real money saver. Try it... you’ll like it!

26) Submitted by Chuck Carey, from Orangevale, CA on 12/13/2008 Customer Rating: I have used these abrasive sticks for many years and they work super. I use mine on my bench/disc sand and all my palm sanders. I bought this one to see how well they clean a fine grit multi, tight flap sanding drum.

27) Submitted by Howard Vezinat, from Baton Rouge, LA on 11/24/2008 Customer Rating: This was an after thought purchase and for the price not much of a gamble. To my surprise the cleaning action far, far exceeded my expectations. This is a must have for your bench belt sander. Thanks Rockler.

28) Submitted by Mark, from Spring Park, MN on 10/12/2008 Customer Rating: I've seen these for years and figured "Yeah, right". They really work!!!!

29) Submitted by Ron, from Ankeny, IA on 10/10/2008 Customer Rating: This stick works great! It is going to save me money on sanding supplies.

30) Submitted by Paul Straut, from Hereford, PA on 9/30/2008 Customer Rating: I used one of them on my belt sander. Wow!! Was I ever amazed at the results.

31) Submitted by Darryl on 9/14/2008 Customer Rating: Exactly what I expected... works great.

32) Submitted by Dave, from Lewiston, ID on 9/6/2008 Customer Rating: I wasn't sure what to expect, but this worked great. I cleaned my belt sander twice and used a very minimal amount of the stick. This should last for a long time, and seems like a great bargain.

33) Submitted by Tim, from Hobbs, NM on 8/30/2008 Customer Rating: I used it on a bench disc sander. It really improved the disc and will extend the life. Cost of product vs cost of sanding disc will really produce a savings.

34) Submitted by Robert Hughes, from King William, VA on 8/11/2008 Customer Rating: I use it on a wide drum sander. Greatly extends the life of the belts. I glued it to a scrap piece of wood to make it easier to use.

35) Submitted by Will T, from Knoxville, TN on 8/1/2008 Customer Rating: Works great! worth the money.

36) Submitted by Joel M., from San Carlos, CA on 7/26/2008 Customer Rating: Quickly cleans old, plugged-up belts.

37) Submitted by David, from Varney, KY on 7/22/2008 Customer Rating: Works great for such a simple idea.

38) Submitted by Ross, from Memphis, TN on 6/27/2008 Customer Rating: Very simple idea, that works very well. Not only does it extend the life of the belts, but if you use it regularly (before the belt gets gummed up) it improves both the speed of cut and the quality of the surface. There are also two off-schedule uses that are very handy--it works well to cleanup excess contact cement on the show side of veneer and it erases pencil layout lines.

39) Submitted by Joe B., from Butler, PA on 6/17/2008 Customer Rating: Sometimes the simplest things can be some of the best. This product is a perfect example of that. I had a few belts gummed up with old shellac and oil based paint (from remodeling/restoring a 50's house), and this little stick made them like new again. Highly recommended.

40) Submitted by Edward, from Altoona, PA on 5/20/2008 Customer Rating: My first time trying this product it worked great. I was able to stretch the use of my sandpaper without loss of abbrasiveness

41) Submitted by Mike Krutza, from Plover, WI on 4/27/2008 Customer Rating: Works excellent in cleaning up your old belts that get plugged up saving you money by not throughing away before being totaly shot. I give one to my dad that uses them all the time.

42) Submitted by Perry McNeil, from Purlear, NC on 4/10/2008 Customer Rating: I was amazed how this abrasive cleaning stick restored my 6x36 sanding belt to like new condition. I have thrown away many belts over the years that I'm sure could have been restored and saved me several dollars. I've now bought extras to keep around various places in my shop and bought extras for my father who also has a shop.

43) Submitted by Scott, from Evansville, WI on 4/1/2008 Customer Rating: I would be out hundreds of dollars without the cleaning sticks. I use it on my disk and orbital sanders but more importantly on my drum sander. they clean up sap and resin very well. I also like to keep one handy to use as an eraser to remove layout lines on my wood projets. Well worth the money.

44) Submitted by Jim B., from McPherson, KS on 6/9/2008 Customer Rating: Excellent way to keep the belts clean but the trick is not let the belt get too fowled up before using the stick. If the belt is too far clogged up the stick may not save it. Good buy, would not have ever bought one years ago if I hadn't seen it work with my own eyes. If your sanding sappy pine don't expect this stick to work 100% or even 75%.

45) Submitted by Randall Gnant, from Bella Vista, AR on 3/13/2008 Customer Rating: I'm an "old school" woodworker and I've found that most gadgets and so called timesavers are not worth the investment. I recently bought a cleaning stick to fill out a Rockler order. Threw it in with my sanding gear. Yesterday I finished construction of a deck and began the sanding part. Before going out to buy several stacks of sandpaper, I tried the cleaning stick on a whim to see what it would do. AMAZING!! I can't believe the ease of use or the results. This thing will pay for itself many times over. No one who sands should be without one!!!

46) Submitted by JM Hernandez, from Miami, FL on 6/30/2008 Customer Rating: It is working as a champion and it is cheaper than in [home centers](3 to 1).

47) Submitted by Richard Brooks, from Eatonton, GA on 3/11/2008 Customer Rating: These work so well that I keep reordering when I'm close to running out. Has definitely helped the life of my old sander.

48) Submitted by Gapetto on 10/17/2008 Customer Rating: This ain't no snake oil!

49) Submitted by Jeff Haynes from GA on 3/3/2008 Customer Rating: Definitely adds life to your abrasives (belts and discs).

50) Submitted by Ace Fairley, from tallahassee, FL on 2/26/2008 Customer Rating: Sure beats changing out sanding belts!!!

51) Submitted by Ron Thacker, from Waynesboro, VA on 2/26/2008 Customer Rating: These things work SO WELL that I bought another one for my friend who has my old Sander. He was also amazed.

52) Submitted by Charles Payne , from Springhill, LA on 2/23/2008 Customer Rating: I was not prepared for how well this works. Makes sanding papers last longer, which I expected. What I did not expect is how it saves sanding time (which is my least favorite wood working activity). I sand a while, clean, sand a while, clean, etc. A clean sander just works faster. OK, I'll say it for you. "Duh!"

53) Submitted by Bob, from Caribou, ME on 2/20/2008 Customer Rating: Great product and great price. My drum sander consumes them like a child eats candy, especially when working with pine.

54) Submitted by Fred, from Berry, NY on 1/20/2008 Customer Rating: Every one and any woodworker should be using a product of this type great saving in time and sand paper.

55) Submitted by Mark, from Mashpee, MA on 1/19/2008 Customer Rating: I use up one of these Cleaning sticks each year. They work great on sanding power tools. Drums, belts and disks. The only thing they don't remove is burnt on resin and dust. I get much more life from the sanding media. Don't press too hard as the stick will grab and move quickly off the surface. Long life, great results, and low cost.

56) Submitted by Brian Kent, from Riverside, CA on 1/2/2008 Customer Rating: Amazing little money-saver and time-saver.

57) Submitted by Stephen Kuhn, from Signal Mountain, TN on 12/26/2007 Customer Rating: What's not to like! Cleans sandpaper very well on several tools, saves sandpaper, cleans clogs easily, significantly increases paper life, have no negative effects on either the wood I'm working on or the equipment, and the sticks are incredibly cheap!

58) Submitted by Greg Cissell, from Zion, IL on 12/19/2007 Customer Rating: What a money saver! I use these sticks on my belt sander, my spindle sander, and even my random orbital sander. It cleans the paper, and prevents clogging. Sand paper lasts much longer, and the results are a better finish. A typical abrasive stick lasts several dozen cleanings and will not damage equipment.

59) Submitted by John Dennis, from Dahinda, IL on 12/18/2007 Customer Rating: I have been using cleaning sticks on my sanders for over 20 years. They improve sander belt life, remove debris which causes scratches, and helps reduce costs in my wood shop. Great product!

60) Submitted by Jim Edwards, from Capon Bridge, WV on 12/18/2007 Customer Rating: I just can't believe that this product works better than it is advertised. I wish I could retrieve my belts that I have tossed over the past 30+ years and clean them with this stick. It is like magic. Thanks.

61) Submitted by Irwin Rappaport, from Fort Myers, FL on 12/15/2007 Customer Rating: This is magic! Once you try it, you will never want to be without one close at hand.

62) Submitted by Mike Korth, from Sheboygan Falls, WI on 12/8/2007 Customer Rating: Great way to extend the life of any and all sandpaper. I'll never be without one again!

63) Submitted by Bill Luban, from Vandalia, MI on 12/3/2007 Customer Rating: Used up the last old one, and decided to get two for each of my sons-in-law and another pair for me. Amazing how well they rejuvenate sanding belts and disks! Oh yes, if you do much sanding, especially for fine work, y'all hafta have this!

64) Submitted by Bobby West, from Alamogordo, NM on 11/19/2007 Customer Rating: I have an old stick which I have used for several years. I was already sold on it use, but bought two more because of the great price from Rockler. These sticks are also great as push sticks (when cleaning a belt or disk create an angle on one end of the stick), but they also clean the tires of my band saw really well. Thanks Rockler.

65) Submitted by Mike Burger, from Reston, VA on 11/18/2007 Customer Rating: Great product, and great price!

66) Submitted by Andy, from Bullhead City, AZ on 11/9/2007 Customer Rating: Have always been a part of my shop. Would not be without one.

67) Submitted by Douglas Carlson, from Binghamton, NY on 11/9/2007 Customer Rating: Just made the discovery!

68) Submitted by Steven, from Sugar Hill, GA on 10/27/2007 Customer Rating: I have a 12" disc sander that I shaped some green pine with. The disc was completely clogged. I kepted the wrapper on and put it to work...98% of the pitch is off and it took very little work or time. A+

69) Submitted by Jeffrey Nicol, from Eau Claire, WI on 10/17/2007 Customer Rating: I have been buying these abrasive cleaning sticks for years and have been very happy with the results! Anyone who has sanders of any type will be happy with the results.

70) Submitted by Chris R., from Manchester, CT on 10/13/2007 Customer Rating: Holy Cow! I was skeptical about leaving the wrapper on, but it didn't stop it from working perfectly. My disc and belt are far cleaner than compressed air and a vacuum ever got them. And it literally only took a few seconds. Worth every penny!

71) Submitted by Joe Gergen, from Minneapolis, MN on 5/30/2008 Customer Rating: I used a quarter of the stick to try and clean my belt sander with limited success. I suppose it extended the life of the belt a bit but not sure it was worth it.

72) Submitted by Richard DiPasquale, from Mesa, AZ on 10/12/2007 Customer Rating: If you have a sander--you MUST have one or more of these !!! I have been using them for years and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended >!!

73) Submitted by Greg V., from St.Paul, MN on 10/11/2007 I never used one of these but heard good things about it and thought I would try it. I got one and they work GREAT. My sanding devices would get clogged and I was changing out sand paper way too often. I used this device and I am getting a very extended life out of my belts, spindles, discs ect. Very versatile. Well worth the small price you pay to extend the life of your sand paper. HIGHLY RECOMENDED.

74) Submitted by Lloyd M. Herrin, from Empire, AL on 9/25/2007 Customer Rating: Had my doubts as I had never used one before. It works great. Recommended it to my son-in-law already. If you haven't used this before, buy it with confidence.

75) Submitted by Steve Adams, from Valdosta, GA on 10/21/2006 I have used this product and it works great. 5-10 seconds and it cleans the belt like new. I can use a belt 5-10 times longer than before. I would guess each stick is good for about 100 cleanings. Well worth the money.

76) Submitted by Scott Saylors, from Cohutta , GA on 9/12/2006 I have and use this product regularly. This product really does what it says, saves me time and money. The time is saved in the changing of belts and money in the amount of belts purchase. I would recommend that every shop and woodworker have one.

77) Submitted by Phyllis, from Salem, OR on 1/3/2008 Customer Rating: Best thing since sliced bread. Saves me tons of time because I don't have to stop to change sanding belts. Saves me money because I get more life out of each belt. I couldn't work without it.