HF 1' x 30' belt sander # 2485

[herb fellows]

They have this for $30 with a coupon. I needed something smaller than my 4 x36 Hitachi belt sander for smaller work.I figured for $30, how far wrong could I go? Anyone wanna tell me:-)

[dbhost]

The dust port is an odd size, but then again dust ports on a lot of small tools are odd sizes...

I don't know how well it pans out, but I have seen them in store, and they seem to hold up to people fiddling with them okay...

[Joe DeFazio]

They have this for $30 with a coupon. I needed something smaller than my 4 x36 Hitachi belt sander for smaller work.I figured for $30, how far wrong could I go? Anyone wanna tell me:-)

I have one. It works fine, and I use it a fair amount. It doesn't have a lot of power; don't push the material towards the belt/platen aggressively, or you will stall the motor.

Speaking of which, I should mention that I have actually owned two; the first one I got had a faulty motor that burned out within about five minutes. They replaced it no questions asked, and the second one has been fine for about two years.

In terms of the decision to spend the money on it, I'd say, go for it. I've gotten far more than 30 bucks worth of use out of it....

Joe

[John Hunter]

I have had one for about 5 years, still runs fine. As noted the dust port is a weird size.

[herb fellows]

Thanks much, guys it sounds like a go. I'm going to be using it for very light duty, so not much pressure on the platen. It's something new i'm trying to do, sofor $30, if I get a year out of it I'm happy.

[LCHIEN]

i have a similar model from Delta, I find it useful. the platen is removable for doing softer work on slightly curved work and in concave openings.
also good on small parts with the platen.

CAn't speak as to the HF version.

[glenns5900]

1 foot by 30 feet?

Where on earth do you find belts for that?

I don't think it would even fit in my garage....

Do you mean 1" x 30" ?

[Joe DeFazio]

1 foot by 30 feet?

Where on earth do you find belts for that?

Probably from Robert Fripp

i have a similar model from Delta, I find it useful. the platen is removable for doing softer work on slightly curved work and in concave openings.

I am not necessarily recommending this, and I would definitely recommend against this with a more powerful machine, but one can sand curves •above• the platen without removing it. One can also, if one feel comfortable with the safety aspect of it, remove the upper guard and sand some inside curves there as well.

Notice I said "one." That means, "not you if you don't feel it's safe, or if you're klutzy, or if your or any of your friends or family happen to be a lawyer!"

Joe

P. S. : nothing against lawyers; proud to have a few fine lawyers in my family who are fine human beings as well....

[wouldchuck]

I've had one for a couple of years, and I like it a lot. It has an induction motor, and is pretty quiet. It is a handy size, so it is easy to keep it set up and ready to go (unlike my oscillating spindle sander). It did require some tune-up when I first got it. In particular, the drum attached to the motor was not real tight, and it slid out and rubbed against the plastic guard until it melted.

So, as is pretty standard for HF, you have to figure on offsetting the money you saved by spending a little more time to make sure the thing is put together right...

[woodturner]

They have this for $30 with a coupon.

Where are you finding that coupon? I can't seem to find that one.

Thanks.

Edit: Found the coupon, it's in the coupon mailing they sent out in early January.

[scmhogg]

I have had mine for years and it is real handy for small work. I mounted mine on a board and have it hanging on the wall.

Lee Valley sells very fine 30" belts that work great for sharpening. They even have a leather belt for stropping.

Steve

[phrog]

1 foot by 30 feet?

Where on earth do you find belts for that?

I don't think it would even fit in my garage....

Do you mean 1" x 30" ?

I think the Jolly Green Giant uses those for dental floss. (But, then, I date myself.)
Richard

[tjr]

Where are you finding that coupon? I can't seem to find that one

Not sure if there was a specific coupon for this item. Glanced at them yesterday, were $39.99 regular price in the store. They're $34.99 on the website so if they'll match that and let you use the 20% coupon from Readers Digest, etc. it's a total of $28.

They also have a similar machine with a 5" disc sander on the end, about twice as expensive. 5" seems kinda small in usefulness for the added money.

[Fussy]

Hf 2485

I got mine about 2 1/2 years ago for $19.99. It works fine. Just bought some premium belts from Lee Valley, up to 1200x, to use for honing. Works fine. Great buy.

[messmaker]

I got mine about 2 1/2 years ago for $19.99. It works fine. Just bought some premium belts from Lee Valley, up to 1200x, to use for honing. Works fine. Great buy.

It makes a nice tool for sharpening. Lay it down with the belt running away from you. Thirty seconds on it and a little time on a strap and you have a very sharp knife.