marty5 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Believe it or not, my wife is looking for a good belt sander to start doing a few side jobs with. I would appreciate a few ideas. We dont want to spend to much for the tool, but we do want some quality.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian W. Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 If you haven't brought a sander already. Check these out. I'm basing this off of our sales of these sanders, my personal experience, and price point.1: Skil 7500 3x8 Belt sander $59.95 new or $34.95 recon2: Pouter Cable 371K 2 1/2 x 14 Belt sander $119.95 or $89.95 recon (MY FAV!)3: Bosch 3 x 21 Belt sander $159.95 (Packs a mean punch but you can lower the speed)I'm not a big guy at 5'5" 150 lbs... but it is a belt sander, If you can, have your wife test a buddies. The belt sanders can and will tug you pretty rough. If you have any questions fill free to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewalt Guy Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Personally I like the Porter Cable, but everyone has their favorites. Brian is right, try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmtool Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 It is really hard to beat a Porter-Cable Sander. If you look at all the school shops and cabinet shops, most of them are using the Porter-Cable Belt Sander.Having been in the Power Tool business for 66 years, I do not feel there is one Power Tool Company that makes the best of everything. In my experience each Power Tool Company has a Power Tool that stands out from the rest. This is the Case with the Porter Cable Belt Sander. We sell this sander 2 to 1 to any other sander because of its reputation of longevity and durability. They have a flush side so you can sand against a flush wall.The model #'s are 352, 361, and a 363. The belt size is going to be the biggest difference and they make a 3x21, 3x24, and a 4x24. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peerawit Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fein multimaster is a choice.. you can search yahoo to find it out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I know this is an older thread, but it might help someone new if they are looking for a belt sander. I have this Bosch belt sander http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000223HB. It is a very nice sander and has great reviews over at Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Looks like a great sander. Bosch makes some good sanders. Your not joking about the reviews. Looks like everyone likes this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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