Prle77
5th September 2014, 12:02 AM
http://www.carbatec.com.au/carba-tec-6x9-beltdisc-sander-with-stand_c2770
Pros
Comes with stand which is quite stable
Disc sander comes with self adhesive velcro pad
Pros
Comes with stand which is quite stable
Disc sander comes with self adhesive velcro pad
Adjustable belt angle
Smooth operation
Fairly powerful.. it doesn't matter what size timber you're doing (i've done a piece pretty much the full belt length with fair pressure) it keeps going
Cons
The little table in front of the disc sander is wobbly as it is supported with only one grub screw.. but in saying that... when i've looked at the same sander recently, it looks like they have fixed the issue as current model in the showroom now has two grub screws
the plastic dust collection shield on the belt sander is a bit too brittle... Its being held by two screws and there is just not enough shoulder for them so the little edges break too easy under vibrations
replacing of the belt is a bit cumbersome
dust collection could be better
the metal fence is made out of mild steel which is way too soft.. chunk of wood hit it and has bent it quite a bit... so its more of afterthought than function
Overall
Not bad sander for low budget. it does the job
Having two sanders on one machine (belt and disc) saves on footprint
For the price, not regretting the purchase
Pros
Comes with stand which is quite stable
Disc sander comes with self adhesive velcro pad
Pros
Comes with stand which is quite stable
Disc sander comes with self adhesive velcro pad
Adjustable belt angle
Smooth operation
Fairly powerful.. it doesn't matter what size timber you're doing (i've done a piece pretty much the full belt length with fair pressure) it keeps going
Cons
The little table in front of the disc sander is wobbly as it is supported with only one grub screw.. but in saying that... when i've looked at the same sander recently, it looks like they have fixed the issue as current model in the showroom now has two grub screws
the plastic dust collection shield on the belt sander is a bit too brittle... Its being held by two screws and there is just not enough shoulder for them so the little edges break too easy under vibrations
replacing of the belt is a bit cumbersome
dust collection could be better
the metal fence is made out of mild steel which is way too soft.. chunk of wood hit it and has bent it quite a bit... so its more of afterthought than function
Overall
Not bad sander for low budget. it does the job
Having two sanders on one machine (belt and disc) saves on footprint
For the price, not regretting the purchase