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.

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.

This thing saw some action and it can most definitely take on anything 100 times its size. I bet I ran thru it a couple dozen sanding pads any thing from 40 grit up to 220 grit . It held up and for the price this rates a 5 in my book . The pressure sensor is annoying . It doesn’t enable the performance of the tool it just doesn’t take much to see you have it maxed and need to let off or hold it in a different position. Once you have used it for a good day that next day you should have the feel of the best way to hold this tool so it’s doing the work functioning at its peak performance

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

I bought this because it was recommended as an easy to use, lightweight, basic, belt sander for simple projects - and for a good price. Our Craftsman Belt Sander from the 1980's had died and just using a palm sander to try to strip peeling paint did not work. This stripped the peeling paint off our shed trim very well. Be sure to use the correct sandpaper for your job! I am a 76 year old woman and found it easy to use and very happy.

Pros: 1. The sanding belt stays in place 2. Pretty quiet 3. Low cost Cons: 1. The dustport works better connected to a vacuum system. Otherwise expect half of the sawdust in the collection chamber and half all over the place Summary I needed a low cost belt sander since I do most of my work with a random orbital sander, and I just need a belt sander for the occasional use. Would love to own a Porter-Cable, but hard to spend $100+ for a once in a while tool. This Skil sander is a nice alternative to buying something from Harbor Fright. The sander works well. The belt stays in place and doesn't wander. It's relatively quiet, and when attached to my shop-vac dust collection system, the dust port does a good job removing more than half the sawdust away. When just using the attached collector, I've found that there seems to be more sawdust on the work surface than in the canister. The standard 1 1/4 adapter to the shop vac fits the dustport perfectly. It's relatively lightweight so it's easy to maneuver, but heavy enough to sand under it's own weight. For the occasional times that I need to sand a large surface quickly, this belt sander fills the niche nicely.

Bought this during sales for myself for Christmas. Mostly due to the sawdust compartment. Price point perfect $36. With 36 grit paper this is a beast for my immediate need for a 1900 property. There’s paint on the floor and the steps (not lead based). This little delight rips through the paint easy peasy. Better than an orbital sander. Use time saver. An option I like is the lock button and another the color indicator for pressure. Idiot lights serve a purpose for novices and also help ensure even pressure to deter damage to the tool and project when possible. The sawdust didn’t all go into the container. But it still minimizes the amount better then the other with a plastic option to it’s side that falls off often. Different brand. Skil has been a reliable basic tool in my life since departing from the military. From finishing sander to random orbital and more. I’ve noticed they work to improve projects and I’m happy with the results. Not sure I’d spend the current price. Considering inflation maybe it’s the new normal. Highly recommend tool shopping at Christmas. Great sales. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯

Good value for the home hobby shop. Plenty of power to do the occasional “honey do” project. 😊 Other than the pressure cutoff this thing works very well!

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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.

Le doy 5 estrellas por la relación cálidad-precio. Es potente, la banda no se dejausta y es cómoda. Es una herramienta que se calienta muy rápido pero te funciona para proyectos caseros o de bricolaje siempre y cuando se le de su tiempo de descanso, el indicador de presión te funciona muy bien ya que ah este tipo de herramientas no se les debe de ejercer presión, el trabajo lo hacen con el propio peso de la herramienta y lo hace muy bien simplemente hay tener un poco de paciencia. Si ejerces precion de más acortas el tiempo de vida de la herramienta. En general es buena pero es de uso casero, yo la encontré en oferta y me salió en $800 pesos mexicanos.

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.

Es buena herramienta funciona perfecto no puedes exigir más por el precio. Es para uso normal no pesado