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The price was right and I get to develope some forearm strength in my old age. I am thinking of making a vertical stand to make this an occasionally vertical/horizontal stationary sander.
I wanted a replacement that will work fast. This Belt sander is a beast.
I have been a carpenter for many years and my Matabo 21" belt sander finally gave out after 25 years of major abuse. Changing belts is very quick and efficent.
If you are looking for a sander that you can easily handle with one arm (especially in a 45 degree or vertical position this is not for you be. However, if you are looking for a belt sander that will cut fast, this beast will do fine.
I still believe Matabo to be the best tools in the world but Bosch isn't far behind. I am giving this a 4-star rating.
Dust bag works ok. If you need a 4" belt sander, and you can get this one for under $100, just buy it. With a vac I see no airborne dust at all. Plenty of power. If you bear down it will burn the wood. (But I am sure there is some). Very coarse dust is not all taken in by the vac.
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