SKIL 6 Amp 3"x18" Belt Sander with Pressure Control - 7510-01

I tried a few different belt sanders and I found this one. For the price you can’t beat it, works perfectly. I returned a Milwaukee M18 because it was so heavy and bulky. I’m all about cordless, but this is worth the sacrifice! It’s light, the pressure sensor is a great feature, and the belt stays on just where you need it to. dusk collection works well.

Works great for my small project exclamation point no complaints at all. Was at least 25% cheaper than my local hardware store.

Does the job well, without leaving scuff or burn marks (when operated correctly, of course!). I used a very light touch (always had a green light on the Pressure Indicator), and, it practically did the job on its own! Despite the manual claiming that the belts can be "easily" put on and off, I found it difficult to do so; there just wasn't enough slack. The sander's dust filter attachment seemed to work, though there was so little debris that I couldn't tell one way or the other (i.e., was anything vac'd or did most fall on the floor?). I wanted to attach my own vacuum cleaner to the dust port, which claimed to be a "standard 1-1/4 (inch) vacuum hose," but it wouldn't fit any of my multiple portable, stand-up, or shop vac, hoses! I made do by wrapping duct tape around the openning of a smaller vac's hose, then squeezing it into the Skil sander; a tapering dust port fitting would have been nice to fit more than just the stated size's vac hoses, "standard" or not. It's also heavier than I would have liked, and, most of the time, I was forced to use it with one hand, and found it difficult to use, even with two hands (the oddly-named "auxiliary handle" (there is no other!) is not situated well (needs to be extended a bit) and is too bulbous for me (not easy to hold). It doesn't lend itself to being used upside-down or upright, and the manual expressly warns against it, but, at one point, I was forced to do use it upside-down, and, though it was a bit of a struggle to keep it upright (I have no way to clamp/vise it down), it worked (I used my vac hose, not the filter attachment, to avoid breaking the latter). I purchased multiple grit belts from a third party, and they worked quite well. Despite my criticisms, it did the job, and it was well-priced, so, I am satisfied, and can recommend it.

Works well. Been put through its paces. Like that it tells you when you are putting too much pressure on it. Great for firt time belt sander users such as myself.

Great little sander. powerful and easy to use. I like this one better than my last sander. recommend 5 stars

I am shocked with how well this does. I've been working on a door for 2 hours the belt hasn't slipped hasn't broken and is doing a fantastic job. It works just as good as some $200 belt Sanders I had in the past. I definitely endorse this product

Skil belt sander worked pretty good for what I needed it for. Used it to sand a solid hickory bar top and matching floating shelves. Started with 40 grit, then 60, then 80, then 120. Each time I used it I got the same results. The 120 grit belt worked the best. With the 120 it actually sanded more off in less time than any of the 40, 60, or 80. The attached filter captured a lot of dust, but its a belt sander so there was also a lot that didn't make it into filter cannister. It was definitely worth the price I paid for it.

It’s did its job and it did it well but after 2 years it sanded its last piece of pine. It moaned and groaned and its spirit floated up out of its body in a shimmying stream of smoke. For the price I can’t complain. And being my first belt sander, its life may have been shortened by my lack of experience and knowledge about how to properly care for a belt sander. That being said my naivety may have lead me to believe it was a tough piece of equipment for a big hairy man to use to turn rough raw natural pieces of wood into smooth light beautiful works of art. My next belt sander I will treat like a delicate little girl. I will make it smell pretty and keep it clean and talk softly to it and always use a gentle touch. Whatever! Could someone tell me the aisle that the tools are in for Adult Men.

Me gustó bastante. Para lijar mayores imperfecciones está excelente. Quizás si se caliente un poco, pero en mi caso, le doy descanso porque uso varias lijadoras. Primero uso este cepillo eléctrico para quitar las grandes imperfecciones y después dos lijadoras de grano más suave para dejar la madera perfecta. Vale mucho la pena.

I bought this sander halfway through a carpentry project when my eight times as costly Makita sander decided it was time for the motor to burn out. In my experience, this is not something unusual for Makita, their alleged robustness notwithstanding. This Skil had some good reviews so I ordered. At that price, what was there to lose? It arrived the next morning and was able to finish my project with almost no interruption. Operation is flawless, the belt stays in position and the transparent dust catcher makes sense. The 18 inch belt is a size down from the Makita but didn't notice any difference in use. Some posters have remarked the unit gets hot. I didn't find that to be the case at all but with power tools I am always mindful of duty cycle so never push these units to the limit. Show some mercy and let it cool down once in awhile and I think you will be just fine. Maintain some perspective. If your intention is to sand a ballroom floor or a roller-derby track, rent a drum sander or hire a guy who has one. This Skil is priced and built for the handyman, furniture maker, stairs and railings builder etc. - not the sort of industrial user who needs to grind down 2 x 4's into toothpicks all day. Surprisingly light with a nice feel to it. Mine came with a medium grit belt installed - just right for many projects. As with most power tools, be sure to use hearing and eye protection and keep your fingers clear of the business end. Bottom line: "Skil" name and quality for the handyman/homeowner/craftsman at a great price.

Herramienta de buena calidad. Viene con una lija de grano grueso, por lo cual es necesario comprar un paquete de lijas con granos de distintos grosores. Primeramente la utilicé para lijar unas tablas de madera de pino y el resultado fue muy bueno. El contenedor del polvo de madera es muy bueno y práctico para quitar, limpiar y poner. Este es un producto recomendable y a un buen precio.

I’ve had this at work for a few months. It is more compact and easier to handle than some others out there. Still sands like a demon tho. I work restoring old building fixtures like windows and doors, so medium tasks that take some finesse. The load lights are unusual and it’s easy to push into red. Not sure how it would handle heavy prolonged load. I give it four stars only because I can’t yet say how long it will last. The dust collector works but fills quickly. Better than those little fabric things many tools come with. I would recommend it … great value - good to see Skil can still make nice tools.

Muy funcional