Dynabrade File Sander, Air vs Electric

[pb57]

Im planning on getting either an air or electric Dynabrade file sander and was wondering what peoples opinion were on the benefits of either. I have a large air compressor so thats not an issue. Im leaning on a Dynabrade electric model number 40610 for around 350 dollars. Price is not really an issue and I can go higher if suggestions on here warrant it. I will be using it on metal and lathe work and like the 3/4 -18 belts. any suggestions on here would be appreciated. I want quality
Paul

 

[Monte]

40610 ?
In the past they used a Metabo motor....i don´t know what they use now

 

[ricleh]

I have an electric 40610 and a pneumatic 40320. They both do a good job but the pneumatic is a little more powerful. I got the electric for those times when I did not have an air supply close to the work.

 

[davethorik]

i own a pneumatic dynabrade 14000, slightly larger size and i absolutely love it. i have used the 40320 ricleh mentioned in the post above mine and it is also a great tool. you have the compressor, go pneumatic.

 

[kabinenroller]

I have an electric dyna brade which works well but compared to a pneumatic it is cumbersome. Electric is convenient when compressed air is not available. Buy a name brand, the cheap imitations are a headache.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

My pneumatic Dotco is a beast. I can’t wait for the Milwaukee M12. Should be released next year:

1/2" X 18" M12 FUEL™ Bandfile | Milwaukee Tool

Our M12 FUEL™ 1/2” X 18” Bandfile is the first cordless bandfile that delivers pneumatic performance, size, and features for professionals in automotive, industrial & metalworking.

www.milwaukeetool.com

 

[dnschmidt]

The best deal is ASTRO with respect to air files. The Dynabrade name is apparently worth 3X the price and I'm pretty certain they get their air file specific parts from Taiwan just as ASTRO does. They might use a Dynabrade produced motor but the belt system is pretty universal and almost everybody gets these parts from the same source in Taiwan. On the electric side the Dynabrade probably is comparable to anybody's as electric versions are a lot less common. I too am eagerly awaiting the Milwaukee cordless as they're going to sell a million of these to the autobody market. For what you say that you want to do this might be the way to go: https://www.astrotools.com/product/tube-weld-belt-finish-sander-3-4-x-20-5-with-belts/ if you don't need the ability to sand around pipes this is another alternative: https://www.astrotools.com/product/air-belt-sander-3-4-x-20-5-with-2-belts-80-100/

 

[zmotorsports]

I love my Dynabrade 40320 pneumatic file sander but I much prefer pneumatic tools in the shop.

 

[dnschmidt]

Im planning on getting either an air or electric Dynabrade file sander and was wondering what peoples opinion were on the benefits of either. I have a large air compressor so thats not an issue. Im leaning on a Dynabrade electric model number 40610 for around 350 dollars. Price is not really an issue and I can go higher if suggestions on here warrant it. I will be using it on metal and lathe work and like the 3/4 -18 belts. any suggestions on here would be appreciated. I want quality
Paul

Typically, 3/4" belts are 20 1/2" and not 18". The 1/2" belts are 18"

 

[dr_clyde]

I bought electric because we do enough portable work we couldn't garuantee compressed air at our jobsites. We use it for a lot of handrailing work and we do a fair amount of fitting and welding on site. The band file is the primary tool for roughing off weld beads for the tube sander to finish out.

The air ones are nice if you have air, but IMO the versatility of electric was more important.

 

[Monte]

Whatever you buy make sure the contact wheel is made out of rubber.

 

[pb57]

Thanks to all of you for some valuable information. now to make a decision