PC Belt sander 371k $74 @ the BORG

[THyman]

I saw this at a store in Atlanta. The shu is 987-884. i checked thier website but it does not show up. I may have to get one. GOOD LUCK!

[MBG]

$99 on clearance at mine.

[MBG]

$99 on clearance at mine.

Found it by chance at another HD for $79 and they gave me 10% off since it was the last one.

Didn't use it yet and am having second thoughts since I have found many say it gets almost too hot to touch during use and that the belt tracking constantly needs adjustment.

Anyone own one of these and have any info? The belt tracking can probably be cured - more concerned about the heat.

Thanks,

Mike

[Andrew Benedetto]

Heat buildup is usu. due to the metal patten.I do not know if you are having issues with the motor. I have graphite pads under all my belt sanders. WWS has a sheet that you can cut and use spray adhesive to apply to the sander.
I looked at the sander and question the build quality on it. PC tools are now made by B&D

[MBG]

Heat buildup is usu. due to the metal patten.I do not know if you are having issues with the motor. I have graphite pads under all my belt sanders. WWS has a sheet that you can cut and use spray adhesive to apply to the sander.
I looked at the sander and question the build quality on it. PC tools are now made by B&D

Thanks for the tip Andrew. I found this:

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/webap...-1_10001_10051

They are on sale right now (see bottom of the page) and if you add about $1 more you get free shipping. I'm going to add these to all my belt sanders.

Mike

[Jeffrey Schronce]

York PA store had a few for $75. I personally have little use for a belt sander, much less a baby one. I believe the theory of a small sander being easier to control than a full sized is flawed. I can't imagine this thing in use for FWW. Plus it seems HD is clearing it out, Amazon has it deeply discounted . . . possible elimination from the PC line? How long before those belt sizes become obsolete?

[MBG]

I personally have little use for a belt sander, much less a baby one. I believe the theory of a small sander being easier to control than a full sized is flawed. I can't imagine this thing in use for FWW.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

FWW = Fine Wood Working (I assume that was the question). If you are questioning my statement about control, the size of the plate seems to be directly correlated to how bad front and rear roller digs into the wood. Larger 4" units seems to be much easier to control and produce better results than 3" units. I can only imagine how hard it is to control this little guy. But again, I find very little use for a belt sander in fine woodworking. I just didn't want to see newbies running out and buying this thing and thinking it is replacing a quality ROS.

[jtrcy]

That little Porter Cable belt sander would be perfect for scribing new shelving to wavy drywall.

JT

[Jeffrey Schronce]

That little Porter Cable belt sander would be perfect for scribing new shelving to wavy drywall.

JT

Agreed. Could be useful for construction but not so much for fine woodworking.