How long have you owned this Proxxon Belt Sander, and has it held up to use? Is it your "go to" tool, or what do you prefer instead? Thank you.
1267032
I just got it for Christmas so I don't have a lot of information on it yet.
1267033
I would give this little sander a good review except for the fact that it almost impossible to change the sanding belts ! You destroy your fingers !!
1923754
I am not sure what was it, but for the use I have on this oscillator, its worth everything. Did own a belt sander andcannot do what this sanding does, it does everything straight and round corners. I think the manufacture is one year.and for the price, don't need a warrantee just buy another one. Sorry for no help.
1259944
I used a belt sander after a catastrophic event. Actually I was really disappointed with the Lundmark Dark and Beautiful product. Even after continually shaking the can, it left nasty streaks after drying and power buffing it.
50125
I wouldn't want to use it refinish hardwood floors. I think it would be too time consuming. I think you would be better off purchasing a hand-held belt sander. I think a belt sander would work better and I think you'll have a wider selection of sand grit coarseness in the sanding belts. I have the highest course grit disks you can get on my Dewalt disk sander and it doesn't sand as thoroughly as a belt sander with a sanding belt with half the course grit.
794632
As a wood worker I would definitely pick an variable speed sander. Advances in random orbital sanders over the past few years have made them the first sander you should consider when buying tools. Random orbital sanders can be set up to sand very quickly or very smoothly, with the added advantage that the random action will leave very few sanding marks on the finish.
2009885
I use it more frequently than my Ranger heat tool (which I also love, but which is slower when I am using a lot of embossing powder, or have thick wet medium). I have had it about a year, and I would say I use it weekly. Still going strong, and I expect it will do so for many years.
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Sander works fine - will not replace a corded pad sander for shop production work but will do a great job on a project level - change batteries as soon as the power drops off, do not try to squeeze a few minutes more out of a battery and you will be fine. very convenient.
275408
I own three random orbit sanders and two of these, I use the 1'4" sheet sander to sand curves/round overs...I also use it to sand large pieces that I have shot with sand an seal...works great.
41768
I think it's about the same quality. I would not buy it thinking it will outlast the OEM part. I've had my sander over 10 years. Never a foam decay problem. Velcro wore out every time due to lots of use.
1197263
I use this machine for dustless sanding that is the fastest most aggressive cutting action available. Are you okay with the idea of cutting your time in half? This vac and Festool's 6 inch Rotex sander will handle any demands you can throw at it without hesitation.
928040
In case no one saw my comment, this is a GREAT machine, NOT a sander!! I don't mean to be crass, but if you do not know what your ordering, you tube How it is used, before you ruin your physical self forever.. Wood working is fun, not feeding yourself is the end... ( no fingers ) .?
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the 3/8" sanding one on low speed. i do it every 10 days or so, a super great tool altho they don't like the sound of he motor. they love the close contact, just like a hug. vivian
1001888
I have, and it is holding up fine. I haven't used it as an every day tool, but i have used it regularly.
972923
Yes to fast sanding. It is very heavy but. I actually returned it for a king. Which had a back pack fir motor. It's better. But I also bought the small aleko for 80 bucks. I like it the best, it's more on the style of a grinder. Hand held. They all hook up to shop vac but you need to duck tape it so it stays in. But I would recommend any of them over hand sanding and they get 90 % of dust, just get a good filter. The blue filter from home depot
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The Bosch 5 in ROS20VSK sander a really excellent tool for flat-ish surfaces 5 inches across or more.... So maybe some parts of doors and flat panels. But it is a better prep sander than a finish removal tool. If you have mouldings and door panels you will want a detail sander... after a chemical strip. There area lot of eco-freindly chem strippers out there, so don't fool around with sanding old varnish off detailed parts. Look into multifunction tools at Harbor freight. harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=multifunction+tool One they offer has variable speed and comes in a kit with a triangle detail sanding head. Better than the Fein Tool which costs a ridiculous amount more. I know. I'm a pro and I use my HF tool all the time on jobs with guys who have Fein Tools...HF is a Great tool for the money. Skip the bigger sanders listed as "detail sanders". They are too large You will want to cut your own sandpaper for the detail heads from 3X sandpaper hook-n-loop disks. 3x sandpaper is excellent stuff so if you buy this Bosch RO sander get some 3X discs for it too.
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Hey Man, I bought this machine almost a year ago today. Love it, no issues. About the reverse feature, it is great for sanding to a high level for the ultimate smooth. If you sand just one direction, some fibers can just get bent over. Reverse it and sand those off. Do I use it every day, no, do I use it, absolutely. Is it a determining factor in buying this machine? That depends on what you are turning and skill level. If you are doing bowls, it is a must. J!
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They do run fast and that is normal. As for the belt sliding off you just have to read the manual and make a couple easy operator adjustments, As you make those adjustments you can see the belt wondering from one side to the other and when the adjusts (alignment) is just right the belt will ride in the middle as intended. I had a much larger Delta sander before and this is a better fit for my needs. I love it.