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I purchased this sander after reading numerous other post and reviews. Several post I’ve seen talked about the tracking adjustment screw and the spring being weak with the need for constant readjustment. I have not found that to be true with mine at all. The unit is kind of wide for my hand but I’ve found like others that the place where the cord enters the unit is a good location for holding it and works fine for controlling the unit. I don’t have a large shop but I’ve used it numerous times and it is not as heavy as most due to its size. I found that Wood Craft carried the finer grit belts. I use a belt sander cleaning stick often and have yet to replace a belt. I also purchased The Porter Cable hose and have little to no problems when I’m running it with my dust collector. The hose also fits the Porter Cable plate joiner. Changing the belts takes very little time with little needs for tracking adjustment. I would recommend this sander to any wood worker. Its size allows the user to get into much smaller spaces than any belt sander I’ve seen on the market.
-- Brian, Virginia Beach
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Karson
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posted 221 days ago
I’ve heard good comments about this sander from others. So it’s nice to know that it’s so good. I might pick one up. My sander has crapped out. really it keeps breaking belts.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
Bill
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posted 221 days ago
I have had one of these sanders for more than a year, and it is great. The tracking is very good, and it is a nice size for getting into all kinds of areas. The one drawback I have seen is the case can get warm when using it for awhile. In the winter it is a good way to warm up your hands, but in the summer it can almost be too warm to hold.
Because of its size, I use it more than the larger DeWalt belt sander in the shop.
Good job Brian.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
DaveH
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posted 207 days ago
I have one of these. Gets a little warm when you use it. It’s a little heavy for one handed use. My hand gets tired of holding it if I run it very long. I always try this sander before I go to my 4” belt because it is lighter and easier to control. Haven’t had any problems with paper alignment. Would I buy another? Maybe, but first I’d take a good look at the competitors products.
-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”
rikkor
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posted 206 days ago
Thanks for the review. I will be in the market for a BS soon.
-- Maplewood, MN
Douglas Bordner
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posted 206 days ago
I want one!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Don Alexander
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posted 140 days ago
I have had mine for a year now. It works great but the case gets way hot whille using it. The first time this happened, I thought it was broken.
-- Don Alexander, Jacksonville, Florida