Thread: Scheppach Belt & Disc Linisher Sander 150mm x 910mm from Hare & Forbes

Peter when the Scheppac rep was doing demos at H&F 2 years ago I got to see it in action. When and if my Aldi's one dies and I have the $$ I will be buying one.

crowie I would do some research before you settle on that Scheppac, Ihave seen the same unit in other brands for less than half that price

The Aldi one is on sale again Saturday for 90 bucks.

Hi all,

tracked down an exploded view of a BTS900X on the web. Run capacitor type two pole induction motor, 2850 rpm. Ball bearings here and there. Starting relay combined with the push button switch, so there is no in advertant restart when the power suddenly comes back after an interruption. 370 Watts, is that output power? That's 0.5 hp, which is enough for toys but not for serious woodwork. If this is really made in Germany (which i doubt), than this is a far cry from the things that Scheppach once made. The price seems right for what you get. It's low, so don't expect much.

Crowie. .I had the one Badged GMC it came with a few names on it over time.It is way too small.A 6 inch disc and 3000 revs too high as well.Very easy to burn wood.. The rest in frontof the disk is a bit flexible and hard to set up accurately.I didnt use the belt sander much,but was told they break the toothed belt.A mate wanted to buy it after I bought a 12"Woodfast.I sold it for $20
Here is H&F Page for Disc Sanders The good table sold me.At the time I got mine I asked on the forum which one to get,I got flooded with answers and told the woodfast.But I wouldnt buy a 6" disc sized machine.

Originally Posted by crowie

G'Day All.
Just looking for some user advice PLEASE!
Hare & Forbes have there half yearly sale coming up on the 22nd to 24th of March.
I'm thinking to purchasing the "Scheppach" Belt & Disc Linisher Sander 150mm x 910mm [website link is below].
The main use is to help with the toymaking, but of course it'd be a useful machine for worrkwork in the shed.
Has anyone had one and if so could I please have any "pros" and "cons" from your experience, thank you.
Cheers, crowie

L105 | bts 900x Belt & Disc Linisher Sander | machineryhouse.com.au

Hi Pete
I reckon that for small jobs such as toy and model making the machine would be fine. I have a carbatec 6 inch model on a stand but tend to use the 25mm belt sander that I have just put a post in on, as stated they are a bit hard to find at the moment and was after some input on availability of the machine.
Ettalong Men’s Shed have a machine similar to the one you are interested in when I was last there in January it was still going fine. As Ross stated there are other options that may be better suited. Hope my input does not confuse the issue.
Colbra

Thank you Gents All.
I hear what's being said about the machine I'm considering; it is light, small & runs fast.
What about a Carbatec 12" Economy Disc Sander??
Carba-Tec® 12" Economy Disc Sander : CARBA-TEC
As Hare & Forbes in Sydney are out of stock of the Woodfast 12" Disc Sander without any due date for new stock.
The Carbatec machine is way cheaper than the Woodfast unit; is that a question of quality?
I don't know which way to jump, the funds are tight but I have some Christmas gift money in kitty and don't want to waste it on the wrong purchase!!
Thank you again one and all for your continued help.
Cheers, crowie

I have a sanding disk that fits the table saw arbor. I haven't yet used it (moved house just after I bought it and still don't have a shed). If you have a table saw, it will be less convenient than having a dedicated disk sander, but way cheaper ($20 from memory). Depends on how much you would use it I suppose. Mine is a Triton brand from before they went bust, but I think similar things are available from other sources.

Originally Posted by AUSSIE

Crowie. .I had the one Badged GMC it came with a few names on it over time.It is way too small.A 6 inch disc and 3000 revs too high as well.Very easy to burn wood.. The rest in frontof the disk is a bit flexible and hard to set up accurately.I didnt use the belt sander much,but was told they break the toothed belt.............

I still have the same beast and the reason it keeps breaking belts is that the front roller is on badly made bushes and the heat from them is conducted out through the aluminium roller very quickly melting the glue on the belt. I greased the bushes up once which helped but I find myself only using it in very short bursts to avoid more breakages - would be easier to just replace it but it just won't die . Opposite to yourself, I've rarely used the disk but know what you mean about the rest being flimsy - but for $99 12 years ago

Hello Crowie,
Compare and contrast with Aldi - $90 this Saturday 17/3. I think Aldi wins. Drillit.

Originally Posted by crowie

Thank you Gents All.
I hear what's being said about the machine I'm considering; it is light, small & runs fast.
What about a Carbatec 12" Economy Disc Sander??
Carba-Tec® 12" Economy Disc Sander : CARBA-TEC
As Hare & Forbes in Sydney are out of stock of the Woodfast 12" Disc Sander without any due date for new stock.
The Carbatec machine is way cheaper than the Woodfast unit; is that a question of quality?
I don't know which way to jump, the funds are tight but I have some Christmas gift money in kitty and don't want to waste it on the wrong purchase!!
Thank you again one and all for your continued help.
Cheers, crowie

I'm still trying to work out this purchase.
Maybe the 12" Disc Sander would be a better purchase, but which one;
Woodfast, Carbatec, Jet or Scheppach????
I've found out today that Hare & Forbes in Brisbane do have stock of the Woodfast machine though it's not in the mid-year special pricing plus I'd have to pay $22 freight [not too bad].
But then there is the Jet 12" Disc Sander through Trend Timbers who I've emailed for P&A.
HELP PLEASE with anymore comments on pros's & con's of which way to jump, thank you.
Cheers, crowie

I purchased the same machine last year when they had their specials on, might sound German but is built in Taiwan, been pretty good so far ,but I dont use it very much these days,dont know how it would go if used daily and for long periods.Gasweld had a similar machine ,Toolex (house brand), dont know how much money (Google is your friend)

Originally Posted by Drillit

Hello Crowie,
Compare and contrast with Aldi - $90 this Saturday 17/3. I think Aldi wins. Drillit.

I have had the Aldi unit for probably 12 months and use it fairly often.

The belt is easy to stall if you push a bit hard. The table, fence etc for the disc sander is flimsy and not accurate. The belt is a real bu@@ er to change. Overall it is not a very good unit but is very good at the price.

Good value for money, but I need something better.

Crowie,

I am into the whole toy thing too and have the Carbatec belt/disc. It is great.

Carba-Tec® 6"x9" Belt/Disc Sander with Stand : CARBA-TEC

Haven't had much of a need for the disc but the belt is very useful and I have found the end of the belt very useful for shaping