is this a decent belt/disc sander?

[BTL-A4]

I currently have a Craftsman 6" disc/4" x 36", 2/3HP belt sander, but would like a slightly bigger one.

I saw a Craftsman 351.225950 (9" disc/ 6" x 48" belt, 1.5HP for sale. Any thoughts from anyone with any experience with this if it's a good one?

I'd like a more stable table. Mine sticks out on a mounting rod and the miter gauge is way off, partially because I had to tighten the table bolt to get it to stay and that tweaked it a bit, partly because it's a bit crooked (good enough for the average homeowner, I guess Sears thought), and partly because the miter gauge is a plastic piece of **** that fits sloppily in the gauge slot.

This is an older sander and I could not find any reviews on it.

 

[tarbellb]

Depending on vintage of both machines, I would say its a step up, but barely.

Where you really start to see a difference is the 12" disc+ 6x48 belt machines. That or going separate machines all together.

Price..... I wouldnt pay much more than your current model is worth.

Again, all based on no pics or vintage.

 

[Marctrees]

BTL - Get the OLDER made in USA cast iron 9" + 6x48.

NOT the chinese POS that replaced the original.

Your model # shows the newer one.

Good example - price is about right - Belt can be positioned horizontal to vert by loosening one heavy duty swivel bolt.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/tls/d/signal-hill-craftsman-vertical-disc/7027637233.html

Edit - After looking up your model # again, I am not sure which model it is.

Bottom line get the USA as shown in the Clist ad, and below - Scroll DOWN for photos...

https://www.lumberjocks.com/topics/33126

 

[American Locomotive]

I looked up the model number (351.225950), and it says that is an 8.0 amp machine. That's not a 1.5HP motor - maybe 3/4 HP. That machine was likely built during the peak of Craftsman's misleading power claims. For it to be 1.5HP, I would expect 14-15A.

 

[goforbroke]

I saw a Craftsman 351.225950 (9" disc/ 6" x 48" belt, 1.5HP for sale. Any thoughts from anyone with any experience with this if it's a good one?

This is an older sander and I could not find any reviews on it.

Did you end up picking it up? I’m looking at the same model number right now as well.

 

[BTL-A4]

Did you end up picking it up? I’m looking at the same model number right now as well.

No. I decided to use the belt on mine. I just rotated it upright and squared it to the table. I have about 24" of total room from table top to the shelf above, so anything bigger isn't going to work.

 

[goforbroke]

No. I decided to use the belt on mine. I just rotated it upright and squared it to the table. I have about 24" of total room from table top to the shelf above, so anything bigger isn't going to work.

Gotcha, I’ll keep looking.

 

[Vorut]

1 HP = 745 watts
8 Amps at 120V = 960 watts = 1.29 HP

 

[tool_scrounge]

1 HP = 745 watts
8 Amps at 120V = 960 watts = 1.29 HP

Only if you are powering a heater (resistive load), i.e. power factor = 1

Power = volts * amps * power factor
- for AC circuits

I have a small 1/10 horsepower motor that when unloaded uses about 8A at 120V. But the case is cool to the touch. Why? The power factor is probably at 0.1 or less.

 

[rsanter]

I agree, it's a small step up.
A real step us would be a older Rockwell/delta machine

 

[Marctrees]

The machine I spoke of is a step up... and especially bang for the buck for the used typical price.... should be $200 max in good shape.

If a guy has $200 to spend and wants this type of machine the old Cman is by far the only one to get.

Certainly a D/R is another LARGE step up, but also 3- 4x the $.

I have a 40 yr old Cman, more than adequate for me, but would grab an old D/R if it was local, clean, and not over $600.

Not that I need it, just want it.

My most important comment - I find my floor belt/ disc is my most often go to tool.

Excellent for shaping, trimming/ final fitting, removing an RCH on wood or metals.

SOOOOOOOO convenient.

Only thing is if you use it for wood AND metals, the chance of fire danger needs to be constantly considered.

Marc