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3rd September 2018, 06:03 PM #1New Member
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Belt Sanders - Are they effective even today?
Hi,
I am planning to buy this makita belt sander.. I am a wood worker.. This tool is good enough or you suggest any other tool
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3rd September 2018, 08:04 PM #2.
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What are you planning to use it for?
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11th September 2018, 09:40 AM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Unsure how to answer that one: generally, belt sanders will be more or less as abrasive as they've always been. Having said that, their major determinant of effectiveness is rather a product of the "software" used - the individual belts - than the "hardware". Flexovit/Norton/Carborundum (Saint Gobain) have always provided me with an efficient price to performance ratio.
Of course, there's some rubbish out there. The bottom end of products are generally best avoided but as most designs are extremely long-lasting, their relative effectiveness remain relatively unchanged.
The Festool/Holz Her/AEG BE75/Wurth/Metabo BaE1075 German clones are perennial best performers, as is Bobby Bosch's Scintilla (Swiss Made) GBS/PBS twins. In my experience, the east asian made tools tend to be less effective, which is reflected in their lower price. In some instances an old, used but well maintained example from a reputable manufacturer will be a better buy than a new asian cheapie.
European made sanders, whilst expensive initially, should provide satisfactory service: spend more, & cry only once.Sycophant to nobody!
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11th September 2018, 10:38 AM #4Senior Member
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Ι love those things
I just put it upside down in the vice and use it for everything
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11th September 2018, 09:09 PM #5Member
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Makita belt sanders are awesome, super reliable perfect for long things like boards , just alter the grade of belt for different woods and situations.
Yeah and upside down too = good idea.
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12th September 2018, 12:06 AM #6
Makita belt sanders are great for serious sanding. I used to borrow the work one. Now I have retired I wish I had one. Ive worn out a few lesser brand sanders. Word of advice for whatever sander. Throw the useless dust bag in the garbage and hook up some sort of dust extraction. Not only good for you'r lungs but the sandpaper is less inclined to clog up and the machine will last a whole lot longer. Sanding grit and bearings, not a good mix. Don't ask how I know this.
Regards
John
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12th September 2018, 08:28 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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I am also in the Makita camp. I have one of these.
https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...specifications
When I was running my own workshop it was used almost daily for around 6 years. It copped an absolute flogging.
I have only ever had to replace the slip pad once, and I now need to replace a plastic shroud that surrounds the impeller and directs the dust into the bag. For me, this sander has paid for itself many, many times over.
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