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Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

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Arri...@minda.com

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May 21, 2009, 10:03:47 PM5/21/09

Price:$99.90
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This is a very efficient sander for home use. Much more effective than a disc sander. Light weight. Handle for two hand use. It saved me a lot of time doing boat decks.
I purchased this unit at Lowes about 6 months ago. Performed well at first. Belts started tracking to the out side of the unit if any pressure was applied to work. Then motor burned up on unit. also very loud when in use.
I bought this sander at Lowes because it was inexpensive, about $50, and I also thought that Black and Decker was still a good name. Used the sander to sand old floor adhesive off of plywood. The floor was approximately 4'X 6'. For a brief moment I thought this tool purchase was going to be worth the price. This is the first belt sander I have ever used. I went through 4 belts in about 1 hour. The belts would track true and sand good for a short time. Then the belts would go off track and cut into the plastic housing. I could turn it off and manually adjust the belt back into the proper position but they would just go off track even quicker after the first time. One of B&D's big selling points is automtic belt tracking, no adjustment neccesary. It did not work for me. I returned it to Lowes the next day no problem. I was going to buy the variable speed Dewalt until I read the reviews about it on this site. I was cheap before so I thought if I spent $200 on a sander I could pretty much expect to get a good machine but now I am not so sure. I really like the idea of being able to mount the Dewalt on it's stand and use it as a fixed sander. Not sure what I am going to do now.
I got this sander as a youth beginner and at that time I was unimpressed. If you use this type of sander very infrequently or you are buying this for a person that has a BEGINNING interest in woodworking this is the tool for you to buy. If you plan on going in any way beyond that plan on being disappointed and plan on buying a higher quality sander. I was told this same thing and didn't listen at a younger age. Oh well small price mistake I guess.
Can anyone help me? I need information on a 3" X 24"Black & Decker Sander, a B-245, TYPE AB. Specificaly the size and description if the Drive Gears. Thanks.
3" x 18", 5.2A Belt Sander, Automatic Belt Tracking Sets Belt In Position, Compact Ergonomic Design, Lock On Button For Continuous Use, Dust Collection For Cleaner Work Area, Flush Sands To Vertical Surfaces, Belt Release Lever For Easy Paper Changes, Includes Dust Bag & 1 Sanding Belt.
The Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp Belt Sander puts plenty of power in a compact package to perform your heavy-duty sanding needs. The 3-by-18-inch belt sander features a 5.2 Amp motor for powerful performance, while its streamlined design and ergonomic features--including a lock-on button--make for comfortable extended use. The sander is designed to sand flush to vertical surfaces, and its automatic belt tracking feature makes for smoother removal, making work both more effective and efficient. The sander comes with a dust bag and a sanding belt. It is covered by a 2-year warranty.

Black &amp; Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

Arri...@minda.com

Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag