Bench belt sander recommendations

[bigboost]

In the market for a 4" to 6" bench belt sander. Don't really care much about the circle pad on the side.

Currently looking at the WEN 6502, which from what I've read is just a rebranded Ryobi machine, was able to get it down to $97 + $20 back in points at Sears

http://www.sears.com/wen-4-x-36-inch-belt-6-inch/p-00948485000P?adCell=pvt_1_1

Sears also has a PowerTech BD4600 for about $15 more. The WEN unit has a bit higher amperage but I'm pretty clueless when it comes to these brands.

http://www.sears.com/powertec-bd4600-belt-disc-sander-4-inch-by/p-00948816000P?adCell=pvt_1_1

Any input?

 

[zkling]

Look the used route, those 2 are junk IMHO.

 

[bigboost]

Look the used route, those 2 are junk IMHO.

Been looking for used ones, they are either $30 garbage or $500.

Maybe I should disclose that this is for my personal automotive hobby, not a commercial setting. It may get used once a week if that much.

Not saying that what you said isn't true, but I'm not looking for industrial grade with an industrial price.

 

[McLean]

Grizzly or Jet should have some good options for you, or at least better than the couple linked. But be wary, most of those small benchtop, low HP models are pretty much useless & will bog down on anything more than deburring plastic.

Do you have a bench grinder? I'd probably recommend this: http://www.trick-tools.com/Multitool_4_x_36_inch_Belt_Grinder_Attachment_MT364_1162#.VUD-t2PVsto

 

[exmaxima1]

In the market for a 4" to 6" bench belt sander. Don't really care much about the circle pad on the side.

Any input?

Pretty much any belt sander with an integral motor is a throw-away machine. Look for a belt driven version.