How do you attach the sander and other attachments? Is it hard to change out the drill and attach other stuff?
642911
It is not difficult, as there is a "button" you depress on the top of the tool to detach the item you are using, and replace it by snapping in the attachment you want. The drill and sander work fine for me, but the jig saw was not great.
642912
There is a button on top of the main handle, you press it and you release the attachment, don't press it and fix the attachment.
642913
no is not hard is so easy,i think is harder to change the bit in a regular one
642914
Takes only a second or so to change out to another attachment. You only have to press the release tab (red button) on top of the tool motor body assembly and pull the attachment off, then push the new attachment on until it clicks...simple... hope this helps you out...Great power tool to own!
1300586
There is a release switch on the base, however, I had 2 different sanders sent to me and neither one would properly release. I sent them back and bought a Makita that I'm happy with.
1614611
The unit comes with the drill attachment. You must purchase any additional attachments you desire. It is interchangeable with the craftsman as well.
148975
It was a little bit of a pain to install, I'll admit. I had a friend of mine install it. He found it easier to use his Dewalt to install it, while I held one of the pieces inside (I have much smaller fingers). It just makes it easier.
2186962
Yes. You can buy a separate attachment for around $10. Looks like a funnel with different diameters. Insert one end into the sander and the other into your shop vac.
810011
I had no instructions. I uses some scrap wood and adjusted the drill setting until I had what I wanted. You may be able to find some information from the manufacturer on line.
106628
ok you got two possibility's hear # 1 you got a bad motor and yes iv heard of this happening because the sander's are not made in the USA \ # 2 you have got the adjustment tension for the belt wayyyy to tight with the sanding belt on so it put's wicked strain on the motor # 3 you may want to try a heaver belt grit
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 ) .?
1091525
If you don't have the original paperwork, go on line to look it up. For the average it yourself person, that is a non issue. If you are using this unit for a commercial project, buy a heavy duty sander.
1909028
Yes I have the sander and used it several times. Works great in tight places...
1371828
I'm not sure if you're referring to tools as attachments, but Rockwell claims that this unit will use attachments from other manufacturers other than Rockwell. All of the attachments I have are Rockwell, so I can't speak from experience, but that is one of the reasons I bought this in the first place. As far as tools go, there are no tools required to switch attachments on this. There is simply a lever on the top of this unit to set and release the attachments. It works great.
525825
It is easy to change blades. Just undo the Allen bolts. I suggest getting a professional to sharpen the blade.
91982
Yes & no you can't do slack sanding on this type sander, as far as the miter table goes just put the belt in the upright position, attach table, adjust and off you go!
2242019
I thought I just answered this question. This would be the way to go about your sanding job. Good luck...
594419
The outsize port from the sander is 1 and 1/4". My shop vac is 2 and 1/2". I use the adapt. that comes with the sander and attach it to a 1 and 1/4 x 2 and 1/2 adapt. to my hose,zip tie the power cord of the sander to my vac hose to hold them together then away I go. When I'M done I cut the zip ties,then stow away. It works great. I got the adapt. at Home Depot.
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Mine came with an adapter, but I found it more trouble than it's worth. It's just a tube that allows you to connect the vacuum hose to it. With the vacuum hose connected, I found it awkward to control the sander. The hose always seemed to catch on the edge of the piece I was sanding and wouldn't allow me to move it in the direction I wanted until I freed the hose again. I much prefer the filtered dust catcher setup. Yeah, it fills up rather quickly, but it pulls off and cleans out easily.
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Sorry no, the one you need is mounted with two screws, also has a different hub, Makita part number 196905-1 if Amazon doesn't get stock of these (I see they are out) try ereplacementparts.com it's listed for over 40$. If that's the case, you may want to buy a replacement sander. Amazon has the entire Makita line at great prices. I love shopping Amazon.