32 Re: ? on belt sanders
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This article is from the Woodworking FAQ Collection 5, by multiple authors.
32 Re: ? on belt sanders
From: bds@linus.mitre.org (Barry D. Smith)
Date: 10 Jan 91 17:39:49 GMT
The AEG HBSE75S is a variable speed 3x21 belt sander. It comes with
legs that screw into the top to make it into a bench sander. Optional
are a first rate sanding frame (there's quite a difference between
brands--the AEG is about the best I've seen), a variable fence, and an
adaptor to replace the dust bag with a vacuum. The AEG has a 7.8A
motor, which is about the largest of any 3x21 belt sander, and more
than adequate for this size belt (remember, the larger the belt, the
more friction, and a larger motor is needed). I've seen some 3x21
belt sanders with motors as small as 5A, and most 4x24 sanders have
motors around 10A. I find variable speeds to be somewhat helpful,
especially with veneers, but I think it's a feature that people make
too much about. If you can afford the AEG (about $180 with the leg
set, about $85 for the sanding frame), I can recommend it.
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