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HokieMojo home \| projects \| blog 1142 posts in 626 days 83 days ago	I’m pretty sure i saw a discussion about variable speed belt sanders on here recently (quality brand at a huge discount, maybe dewalt). i can’t seem to find it. I’m looking for a good variable speed sander that has a good smooth plate on the bottom (possible cast iron?). My craftsman has a thin flexible plate and it seems that whatever controls the speed is dying out. I’d love suggestions. I’d like a good blend of performance and price. I’m a hobbyist that only uses this tool occasionally, but I’d like it to still be working for me in 20 yrs. Thanks!
miles125 home \| projects \| blog 1441 posts in 903 days 83 days ago	Porter Cable makes the best i’ve found. I have a 4×24 with variable and a 3×24 without. May be pricey compared to more hobbyist oriented models though. -- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
SnowyRiver home \| projects \| blog 3467 posts in 378 days 83 days ago	I happen to have a 3 X 21 inch Porter Cable that is variable speed. It works great, but its a bit heavy. I like the small Porter Cable belt sander 371K that they came out with a couple of years ago. Once you decide what one to get, try Ebay…lots of good deals on there. -- Wayne - Plymouth MN
a1Jim home \| projects \| blog 17022 posts in 475 days 83 days ago	I think PC and bosch make good ones I have the Pc also -- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
Bill White home \| projects \| blog 111 posts in 858 days 82 days ago	I have a variable speed Ryobi (the only Ryobi tool I own) that won’t die. I hardly ever change speeds. Bill
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