Thread: 18v belt sanders

Originally Posted by havabeer69

walking through the big green today, i noticed AEG are starting to sell an 18v belt sander.

Any used one, or their brand equivalent? 75mm probably isnt super wide so not sure how belts and belt prices go. For bulk removal might be a bit easier then getting the big makita corded fella out. Even for a quick flip upside down and use a linisher.

Im stuck in the AEG system at the moment (which i regret) but not sure how tools like these go in battery form?

AEG 18V Brushless 75mm Belt Sander - Skin Only | Bunnings Warehouse

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I've considered one of these but cant help thinking that the batteries would get chewed up pretty quick, I think some 240v ones may be cheaper also

just wondering, I'm also stuck in the "AEG system" , guess it comes down to the 2 batteries and charger you have, but in saying that, I'm quite happy with the 6 different tools with maybe the jigsaw being close to average

whats your bugbear with them, just interested

cheers
Hodgo

Originally Posted by Hodgo

whats your bugbear with them, just interested

cheers
Hodgo

Mainly the fact they're a bunnings exclusive brand, so they rarely go on special or on sale so youre nearly always paying full price. There range is always lagging other brands in the number and variety of tools they offer as well.

The tool quality doesnt seem too bad, but mine dont get used everyday
ou also have to wonder why you never walk onto a job site and see AEG. Its always mainly Milwaukee or makita.

Manager at work bought AEG drill driver kits and over the 7 years we have had these I will make a few comments.
Ended up with I think eight 1.5 Ah batteries and one 4 Ah battery. One of 1.5 batteries has died.
Have an angle grinder which is fairly heavy on the battery and if pushed hard stalls.
The cordless torch has poor beam angle adjustment but has a belt hook.
Recently obtained a radio and it seems to be heavy on the battery.

Just my observations.

More recently some cordless vacuum cleaners were bought, this time Makita so there are now more chargers and batteries on the bench!

Privately I have Makita gear so I have something to compare it with.

Belt sanders are traditionally amp hogs because the motors are always under relatively heavy loads so I doubt they will perform well at anything as cordless tools. Batteries will die quickly and the motors will stall under too much pressure or grabby surfaces...

AEG cordless sander at bunnings $320 (without batteries or charger). Makita corded, probably the best belt sander on the market for the past 30 years and last for ever, $380. Choice is an easy one for me.

I use a lot of 18v ( Makita) gear and would not hesitate to buy a cordless belt sander if I needed one as have not been disappointed with any of the skins
In saying that the biggest advantage is the convenience of not having leads around but if you are expecting to be on it for a while a corded version would be a better option

You don’t see AEG gear on job sites because it is handyman gear just like Ryobi and priced accordingly but if it does the job for you why not. Their warranty and backup is good as anyone else’s

Most of the motorised tool brands want to go down the battery line for the after sale dependency .Buying a skin may come in cheap however add a battery then compare with a 240v similar model for price ,I have'nt done it but I reckon it depends on your needs whether a tradie or homebody where the use lies & for convenience.

I begged off battery tools for a long time eventually laying out good $$ for Protool & DeWalt sets ,got to say they will see me out .I think that battery technology has got us in a good position if the well named brands continue to offer up competitive pricing.
A good idea is still to have 240v back up tools in your arsenal for your needs to cover where the battery tools do not ,i still on occasion use a generator on a trailer with a power tool if some distance away from a power source.

Some tools are good for the job some may struggle.