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Challenge: Belt Sander

I'm looking for a belt sander. Hopefully a good yet cheap one, leaning more towards the cheap side. I say cheap side because I don't care for the brand too much. A belt/disc sander combo would be a bonus.

Thanks!

by duckcake
asked 2 years ago

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one question before I go off on my quest. How long do you anticipate owning this belt sander? I ask because in my lesson last week with my co workers who all do contracting on the side. Cheap ones don't last long.

oh wait two questions. How big do you want this? apparently they come in sizes. http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=552882

hobbit
2 years ago

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917559000P?

thefenst
2 years ago

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@thefenst: do I need to send staff after you to tell you to post it as a deal? sheesh.

okay one: http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/30d5953c-6a98-4734-8e7a-d250658ed48c/factory-reconditioned-black-decker-cyclone-4-in-1-multi-sander-ms1000-home-imp NOT quite what you are looking for.

hobbit
2 years ago

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmVpvr-a4uQ&feature=related

FTW!

smokeyholer
2 years ago

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@hobbit: Sears deals are currently broken, so I had to post a straight link. :(

thefenst
2 years ago

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@thefenst: okay sorry feel free to edit out my hand slap.

hobbit
2 years ago

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@hobbit: Hopefully many many years, I know cheap tools suck, but didn't want dewalts and makitas as a result. So, decent brand.

Table sized.

duckcake
2 years ago

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@duckcake: so a big one? okay

hobbit
2 years ago

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@hobbit: no, small one :)

duckcake
2 years ago

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A little one, http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/8200fb9a-3ad6-4e0e-bde5-5ada420a7a54/ryobi-reconditioned-3-x-18-belt-sander, and a big one, http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/1cea0b77-7ef4-415d-bd1a-a9b633edc68e/stationary-1-inch-belt-sander.

chris12345
2 years ago

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@duckcake: http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/8ffa3dbb-6856-489d-8388-0f9d7b652821/black-decker-4-belt-6-disc-sander-bdsa100-black-decker

I saw a skil brand one at amazon for a good price, but the customer reviews were not good.

hobbit
2 years ago

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@duckcake: well I hope the ones I picked weren't too big. :)

hobbit
2 years ago

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@hobbit: No, not at all.

Thank you @thefenst @hobbit and @chris12345

duckcake
2 years ago

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@duckcake: there are a lot of belt sanders out there.

hobbit
2 years ago

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Cheap and use for a long time do not go together with power tools. As an woodworker I can testifiy to that. Buy a good brand, new not refurb and you should have it for years. OR buy cheap, buy often.

rocker1969
2 years ago

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@rocker1969: Thank you, I realize that, I was reminded of it in carpenter school too. But I'm no millionaire, so cheap and last me through the next winter is just perfect for me right now. :)
I purchased thefenst's find just a few minutes ago, so don't need any new searches done. Thank you all again.

duckcake
2 years ago

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@duckcake: I understand. I have a limited income also. I have to budget for new tools but I have learned that when I do buy cheap I will have a limited life span with them. Glad you found what you wanted.

rocker1969
2 years ago

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