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Hello guys,
You may remember my post asking whether I need to change my 4x36 belt sander.
I did remove a lot of metal from the sides of the belt, but still don't get the freedom I'd like, the machine body still gets in the way sometimes.
I will try to remove even more metal from the body and see how it goes, but in the mean time I'm considering this belt sander:
Bucktool Combo 2" x 42" Belt Sander 6" Bench Grinder, Knife Sharpener with Large Work Table BG2600 Upgraded Model
The support plate behind the belt can be removed which will allow freedom of knife positioning.
The guards are not removable by default though, but people wrote they'd been able to cut them off.
I'm a little worried about it's power. It's 3.5 amps and my 4x36 sander is 4.3 amps... On the other hand a 2" belt probably doesn't need as much power as a 4" belt, right?
This is the most budget 2x42 option in the US ($229 currently, usually about $239-$249), so I'm sure it has its shortcomings, but I don't think I'll be able to get something better in $300 price range?
Please share your opinion on this one.
Anyone have any insight working with Bucktools Benchtop Sander units. I am planning to run the BD4801 unit, unless some reasons I should stray