NO.1 Belt ends are overlapped with no grain removed off top of splice. Offers maximum protection against wear. For soft contact wheels, or slack of belt operations. Also recommended on paper belts. Standard joint for pump sleeves. NO.2  Belt ends are overlapped with partial grain removed off top of splice (partial top-skived). Smooth running over platens or hard contact wheels for cloth belts 80 grit or finer. Good for many woodworking applications. NO.3  Similar to Type 4 joint except the two belt ends are cut in an interlocking configuration, or zig-zag. Can be run in either direction. Allows for smooth running in special applications such as glass grinding. Available in grit size 50 or finer only. Ideal joint in glass grinding applications. NO.4  Butt splice, in which belt ends are butted together and joined by high strength tape on underside of joint. Allows belt to run in either direction for greater belt life and convenience. Smooth running. Most popular splice, suitable for a wide variety of applications and belt sizes. NO.5  Belt ends are overlapped with complete grain removal off top of splice (fully top-skived). For some woodworking applications where minimum joint thickness is important.