Belt sander

[R Q]

I need a belt sander for a wood project. What's the best hand held unit for a weekend project guy like me? I don't like junk but an inexpensive tool is ok as long as it gets the job done.

 

[Jeff B]

Harbor freight.

 

[jeepinmatt]

That's pretty much exactly what harbor freight tools are good for.

 

[moldman05]

I have an old Makita that still works great.

 

[Dylan W.]

Wal mart has their Hyoer Tough brand. I bought a couple different tools to use on the rv so I dont have to worry about them getting put back on the van for real work.
They are cheap, but if they die, I just take them back and exchange for another.

 

[rodney eppes]

I bought one from HF, just cause I never had one! Most I've used it on, is sharpening mower blades. It's really not too good for that, but I try. The belt Does stay straight, on it, & it has a small dust collection bag. My Biggest gripe about HF electric tools, are the Hard ass electric cords! They don't Flex

 

[shelby27604]

I bought the porter cable belt sander from home depot a few years back, I can't remember exactly why I bought it (specs wise). I seem remember popular mechanics had a comparison test and this fit the bill for what I wanted to pay.
Lots of weight, probably the only Porter Cable tool I own that isn't 50+ years old. Gets the job done really well, a bit more power than the average home gamer unit.

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[R Q]

"So I dont have to worry about them getting put back on the van for real work."

God ain't that the truth! I finally had to make my work truck tools off limits to my wife and son because I would get to a job and not have my tools!

 

[YJJPWrangler]

Harbor Freight. Bought one, used the hell out of it..still going strong.