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The 8 Best Belt Grinders – Guidebook

The 8 Best Belt Grinders – Guidebook

Belt grinders literally put the finishing touches on workpieces and thus ultimately help determine the quality of the workpiece. It is, therefore, all the more important that you choose the right belt sander for your goals. When making your selection, you should keep the power, the belt dimensions, and the weight in mind.

We make the search easier for you! Just take a look at our checklist, where you will find the most important selection criteria at a glance. In our product recommendation, you will also find many interesting belt grinders, which we have compiled from the best belt grinders on the market.

Checklist For Belt Grinder

Die Leistung
  • The power specified in watts allows you to draw conclusions about the performance, but actually only tells you how much electricity the belt sander consumes in an hour. We therefore recommend that you take a look at the belt speed. Especially with less high-quality devices, a lot of energy can be lost through heat. The wattage ranges from about 700 to over 1000 watts, the belt sanding speed between about, 120 to 440 m/min. It is not always the high wattage units that come up with fast belt sanding speeds here. A high belt sanding speed allows you to achieve a high stock removal rate during sanding. However, you should keep in mind that high removal rates are not recommended for all types of work. Therefore, you should choose a device with adjustable speed.
Die Bandabmessungen
  • The larger the dimensions of the abrasive belt, the larger the area you can work on. If you want to do smaller jobs, such as in model making, a large working surface would be more of a hindrance. So it very much depends on what work you want to use the belt sander for. Most belt grinders have a belt dimension of approx. 100 x 610 mm or 75 x 533 mm. You should also pay attention to the respective size when buying additional sanding belts.
Das Gewicht
  • The weight of the different models can vary greatly. From lightweight with just about 2.5 kg to devices with over 6 kg, everything is possible. The heavier the belt sander, the more muscle power it requires from you. We recommend a model with a somewhat lower weight. 2.5 to 3.5 kg can be handled very well.
Nützliches Zubehör
  • A sanding frame can save you from ugly scratches and grooves in your workpiece, as the belt sander can only be placed straight on and will not tilt. Belt sanders with an exhaust system are now standard. However, make sure that the device really has a collection container for dust.

We have compiled the best and most interesting belt grinders.

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The Best Sellers Of Belt Grinder

In a list of bestsellers, we have compiled the most popular belt sanders.

# Preview Product Rating
1 WEN 6321 7-Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Corded Belt Sander with Dust Bag , Black No ratings yet
2 WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 4 x 36 in. Belt, 6 in. Disc and Cast Iron Base (6502T) No ratings yet
3 SKIL 6 Amp 3"x18" Belt Sander with Pressure Control - 7510-01 No ratings yet
4 CRAFTSMAN Electric 7 Amp Belt Sander, 3-in. x 21-in., Corded (CMEW213) No ratings yet
5 WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 1 x 30 in. Belt and 5 in. Sanding Disc (6515T) No ratings yet
6 WEN 7.5-Amp 3-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Handheld Portable Belt Sander (HB321V) No ratings yet
7 DEWALT 20V MAX* Belt Sander, Cordless, Brushless, Tool Only (DCW220B) No ratings yet
8 Jellas 3 × 21-Inch Belt Sander with Dust Bag, 7Amp Sander Machine with Variable-speed Control, 2 in... No ratings yet
9 WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt No ratings yet
10 WEN 10-Amp 4-by-24-Inch Variable Speed Combination Handheld and Benchtop Belt Sander (HB424V) No ratings yet
11 Mini Belt Sander, Vertical Electric Belt Sander Knife Making Supplies, 7 Adjustable Speed Electric... No ratings yet
12 Makita 9403 4" x 24" Belt Sander, Teal No ratings yet
13 Metabo HPT Belt Sander | 3 x 21 Inch | For Woodworking | Variable Speed | 9.0 Amp Motor | Soft Grip... No ratings yet
14 Jellas 7Amp Belt Sander 3 × 21-Inch with Dust Bag, Bench Sander with Variable-speed Control, 2 in 1... No ratings yet
15 Woodskil 4.3A Belt Sander, 4 x 36 in. Belt & 6 in. Disc Sander, Double Dust Exhaust Port, Steel... No ratings yet
16 Milwaukee Electric Tool M18 Fuel 3"" x18 Belt Sander No ratings yet
17 Mini Belt Sander, 15° Electric Belt Sander Knife Making Supplies, 7 Adjustable Speed Electric Knife... No ratings yet
18 EX ELECTRONIX EXPRESS Mini 1 x 30 Belt Sander 3400 RPM No ratings yet
19 DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Bandfile Power Tool Belt Sander, Bare Tool Only (DCM200B) No ratings yet
20 WEN 6524 Oscillating Belt and Spindle Sander No ratings yet

Current Offers On Belt Sanders

Find the best current deals on belt sanders.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 4 x 36 in. Belt, 6 in. Disc and Cast Iron Base (6502T)
Two-in-one sanding machine includes both a 4-by-36 inch belt and a 6-by-6 inch disc; Belt tilts anywhere from 0 to 90 degrees
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
WEN 6321 7-Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Corded Belt Sander with Dust Bag , Black
7-amp motor rotates the belt at over 13 feet per second; Compact design weighs in at a mere six pounds to limit the fatigue of the user
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
SKIL 6 Amp 3"x18" Belt Sander with Pressure Control - 7510-01
Pressure control technology warns user when excessive pressure is applied; 6.0 A of power sands any type of wood surface
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
CRAFTSMAN Electric 7 Amp Belt Sander, 3-in. x 21-in., Corded (CMEW213)
Closer sand: angled belt design to sand closer to adjoining surfaces; Fast material removal: max 800 fpm for fast material removal
SaleBestseller Nr. 7
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Bandfile Power Tool Belt Sander, Bare Tool Only (DCM200B)
104° ROTATING ARM provides flexibility and convenience with the storage position; TOOL FREE BELT CHANGE permits simple belt changes

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FAQ About Belt Grinders

What is a belt sander?

Belt sanders are used to sand surfaces.

When to use a belt sander and when to use an orbital sander?

Belt sanders are mainly used for removing layers of paint or varnish. Orbital sanders are suitable for fine surface sanding, with rectangular sanding plate

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