[Jskyking]

I?m beginning the wings on my RV14 and am looking at the various bench top 1?or 2? belt sanders for minor sanding tasks.

Not sure if a 1 ? is the way to go or is the 2? better? Stand or no stand? Looking at the Rinkon or Wen. Both seem to have the features I need for not much money.

If anyone has thoughts on this machine, I?d appreciate the opinion.
Thanks
Jt

 

[David Paule]

I've got a 1" Harbor Freight sander that I'm quite happy with. Might consider that.

Dave

 

[PilotjohnS]

Recommend

BUy a good one. I use mine a lot. It is a cheapo wish I bought up a notch

 

[carlrai]

Grizzly

I use this frequently.

Reasonably priced. Rugged. Never a problem. My experience with Grizzly tools always positive.

Grizzly Belt/Disc Sander

 

[rv7charlie]

I've got a HF 1" belt + disc that I bought around 1990. I stripped all the guards & table off the belt side, and use it 'freehand' to dress edges, etc. Disc side would be useful for more precise shaping, but I've never used it.

 

[WingsOnWheels]

I have a 4" belt/8" disk benchtop. I wouldnt trade the belt for a smaller size. It is very nice when making larger parts

 

[Saville]

I got the Wen 6502T with the 6" disk and the cast iron base (which keeps it from moving on the bench top. Also had a dusk pot which you can hook up to your shop vac to keep the shop fairly clean. You can get sanding belts/disks for both metal and wood

It's great.

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-6502T-4-...ords=wen+6502&qid=1560019338&s=gateway&sr=8-5

 

[tyconnell]

Get one

Also have a 4? belt / 6? disc and it?s amazing at part shaping. Used it extensively shaping stiffeners.

As with all things that spin, be careful, else it will eat your parts.

 

[wirejock]

Belt/disk

Also have a 4? belt / 6? disc and it?s amazing at part shaping. Used it extensively shaping stiffeners.

As with all things that spin, be careful, else it will eat your parts.

+2. I use the disk side more often but the belt does come in handy.

 

[rapid_ascent]

I have the HF 1? belt sander. It works great. I added a fence piece so I can square 3/4? angle. Primarily I use it for squaring and knocking the corners off.