Belt Sander Recommendations

spaghettiedy · 07-29-2009, 07:14 AM

Looking to buy a new belt sander. Usually buy DeWalt stuff, but 433 isn't getting much love for reviews on different websites. Looking into Ridgid, Porter Cable, Makita, Bosch, ect. I would rather spend a little more upfront to ideally keep it longer.

What's everyone's thoughts?

WoadWunner · 07-29-2009, 07:49 AM

I have a Bosch and it works well. Most of my tools are Makita and they all work well.

Hope this helps.

spaghettiedy · 07-30-2009, 08:42 AM

...ended up going to Harbor Freight last night and bought a $30 belt sander. It's a Chicago 3x21, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90045, and it's onsale from $40.

I'll try to let everyone know if it was a good deal or not. I'm sure the belts will end up costing more for this project than the actual sander.

medic2230 · 07-30-2009, 04:36 PM

Porter Cable all the way. I got 2 of the 4x24's. They are great and last forever.

HARDSHELLTACO · 08-07-2009, 02:27 PM

if you plan on using it
ALOT- Porter Cable.
Occasionally-Black and Decker
Once-Harbor Freight

chris4x4 · 08-07-2009, 02:38 PM

I have pretty good lucj with the Black & Decker sanders. I dont use them all the time, but I have run them occasionally for 6 hours at a time.

tacomaman06 · 08-07-2009, 02:40 PM

i have had a couple of different craftsman sanders.....work pretty well for me,for what i use them for, and havent had any problems with them.

silverback07 · 08-15-2009, 09:08 AM

Bosch. You can even get a small stand for it and it becomes a small bench sander. Most of my power hand tools are Bosch and they are awesome tools.

spaghettiedy · 10-30-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaghettiedy

...ended up going to Harbor Freight last night and bought a $30 belt sander. It's a Chicago 3x21, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90045, and it's onsale from $40.

I'll try to let everyone know if it was a good deal or not. I'm sure the belts will end up costing more for this project than the actual sander.

Update: The $30 Harbor Freight died on me. Past 30 days, so it's in the trash. I got my money out of it. and given the same circumstance I would buy one again. I re-did my back deck.

If I was sanding anything that I don't plan on replacing in 3 years, I definately wouldn't buy it again.

Blumpkinson · 10-30-2009, 06:47 AM

If your ever going to get another one i would go with the makita, i've got one that's at least 10 yrs old and it still runs like a champ. My smaller black and decker died after 2yrs.

NraFan · 10-30-2009, 07:05 AM

My dad has been doing custom cabinets for over 30 years. His porter cables he bought back in the day are still the ones he uses now. The only thing he has ever done is clean them, and change the power cord when they bend all to hell. Anything at harbor freight is junk. It may be ok for Harvey Homeowner. Nut it will never last. Most of the brands these days use cheap plastic parts and nothing lasts like it used to. But for sanders and routers, all my dad uses is porter cable. Dewalt for most other apllications. Just my $0.02...

07-29-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 689 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	Belt Sander Recommendations Looking to buy a new belt sander. Usually buy DeWalt stuff, but 433 isn't getting much love for reviews on different websites. Looking into Ridgid, Porter Cable, Makita, Bosch, ect. I would rather spend a little more upfront to ideally keep it longer. What's everyone's thoughts? __________________ FDLFDD - Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Dakotas

07-29-2009, 07:49 AM	#2
WoadWunner Senior Member Name: Peter Joined: Sep 2008, #9521 Location: Lake Echo, Nova Scotia Gender: Male Posts: 186 09 Tacoma TRD 2009 Double Cab Manual V6 Tonneau Cover, extended tailgate	I have a Bosch and it works well. Most of my tools are Makita and they all work well. Hope this helps. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

07-30-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
spaghettiedy Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9470 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 689 09 DC LB Sport in Black 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Gray Weathertechs, LG Wet Okoles, Tacome OEM Bedmat	...ended up going to Harbor Freight last night and bought a $30 belt sander. It's a Chicago 3x21, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90045, and it's onsale from $40. I'll try to let everyone know if it was a good deal or not. I'm sure the belts will end up costing more for this project than the actual sander. __________________ FDLFDD - Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Dakotas

08-07-2009, 02:27 PM	#5
HARDSHELLTACO Member Joined: Jan 2007, #772 Location: BOWLING GREEN, KY Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 96 04 Tacoma 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 Billet Grille, Air Intake, Throttle Body Spacer, Clear Corner Lenses, 3" lift, Skyjacker shocks	if you plan on using it ALOT- Porter Cable. Occasionally-Black and Decker Once-Harbor Freight __________________ 2004 DBL CAB 4X4 TRD

08-07-2009, 02:40 PM	#7
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08-15-2009, 09:08 AM	#8
silverback07 vvvvv Taco on crack vvvvv Name: Sean Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Gender: Male Posts: 4,564 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4. Some mods	Bosch. You can even get a small stand for it and it becomes a small bench sander. Most of my power hand tools are Bosch and they are awesome tools. __________________ My Build 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather Fox 2.0's, OME Dakars, Total Chaos UCA, Tom Wood CV Driveshaft, BFG KM2, XD Enduro's, Goodridge SS brake lines, Timbrens, 4.56 gears Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft grill, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MasterPull Superline, 60” HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, UWS Chest, SockMonkey decals A-pillar pod w/ Autometer gauges, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/ 3' FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/Premier, Garmin Nuvi 500

10-30-2009, 06:47 AM	#10
Blumpkinson It aint easy being cheesy Name: Chris Joined: Aug 2009, #22009 Location: NJ Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 137 03 Xtra-Cab 5spd TRD 2003 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4L	If your ever going to get another one i would go with the makita, i've got one that's at least 10 yrs old and it still runs like a champ. My smaller black and decker died after 2yrs. __________________ Kelly Safari Msr 265/75R16, fabtech coilover, aal, grey wire mod, diff breather extension.... much more to come.

10-30-2009, 07:05 AM	#11
NraFan Join the NRA! Protect your freedom! Name: JT Joined: Sep 2009, #22703 Location: SoCal Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 816 05 PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Window tint, CB radio and antenna, Lame I know	My dad has been doing custom cabinets for over 30 years. His porter cables he bought back in the day are still the ones he uses now. The only thing he has ever done is clean them, and change the power cord when they bend all to hell. Anything at harbor freight is junk. It may be ok for Harvey Homeowner. Nut it will never last. Most of the brands these days use cheap plastic parts and nothing lasts like it used to. But for sanders and routers, all my dad uses is porter cable. Dewalt for most other apllications. Just my $0.02... __________________ To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them" --George Mason

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