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The bar top was the reason for the purchase and it performed well. I bought the belt sander to use on a custom bar that I was building. It worked as claimed and I had no issues. The top was two pieces that were planed and joined.
I bought a Dewalt DW433KT. I will use it on all my large pieces. The dust bag needed to be emptied several times but that was expected since it was a large piece. I have been using Dewalt tools for about 9 years and I like them.
The belt sander and inversion stand were used to finish sand the top before finishing. I would recommend top of the line belts for any belt sander and I use 3M "Regalite" belts.TLP Avondale , AZ They are dependale and consistent. The bar top is 10 feet long and 20 inches deep.
Alienating customers over a piece of plastic, that probably costs DeWalt 20 cents to make, seems like a monumental marketing error. This is ridiculous considering the cost of this tool. I have several Dewalt power tools but will most likely not be buying any more. DEWALT DW433 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Dust CanisterA heavy duty belt sander without a good dust collection setup is worthless and this sander has one of the worst I've ever seen. In addition to poor design, DeWalt doesn't include a hose adapter with the sander - you have to purchase that seperately.
If dust is a concern for you, go with a Makita, they're like little vacuums, I've owned three and they've all been great. I returned this unit for a refund because of it. I use belt sanders on a daily basis, almost exclusively indoors. The dust collection on this unit was pathetic.
The sander has more than enough balls. The stand is great for sharpening and for small parts.
I have no clue if there is an adapter. The dust bag is a square hole.
I am a rehabber. Don't buy cheap belts and you will be more than pleased.
The dust bag by itself is normal on the collection of dust. This saw was a great purchase.
It can take down stock as fast as you can feed it.
But these are some issues: It comes disassembled in the case with a bag of loose hardware (screws, nuts, etc)., and must be built and taken apart each time it is used/stored. If a belt is kept on the sander (of course), a piece of cardboard (or something) must be placed between the sander and frame parts to keep from scuffing them. Attachments are a tad cumbersome to install/remove, and the rubber allows for a little too much movement at the joint. This is fine, except that the same veneer is expected to keep several nuts (behind it) from spinning during assembly. I'm a big fan of DeWALT tools, in general.
These, of course, easily bend the veneer away from the surface. Other than that, I've had no problems with the sander. Last, the stand has a two, painted sheet metal parts that are stored beneath the sander in the box. The frame does have one nice feature: the distance (normal to the belt) between the sander and frame can be easily adjusted to that the belt sets behind, flush, or even proud of the face of the frame. Further, it includes a small attachment to support right-angle (or up to 45 degree) sanding to the belt. I'm debating whether I should throw it away or try to re-engineer it to make it useful.
This sander is compact, powerful, ergonomic, and designed well, in general. I have not used it without some means of dust extraction (bag/canister or vacuum). Meanwhile, the face of the main frame (looks tan in picture) is covered with a thin veneer. In a new model, I would definitely change the square, rubber dust port. Mine has sloppy movement with no secure way to fix a given angle (even 90 degrees). It is better than nothing.
The sliding, plastic lock (same joint) also belongs on a brand of lesser quality. Doing otherwise for extended periods seems to be asking for trouble (for those who have read other reviews).The stand/frame, on the other hand, isn't up to par.
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