WEN6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt

This unit was a lifesaver. Since my several hundred dollar unit was lifted from my toolbox decades ago I have always wanted to get another one of these. This small electric unit worked fantastic. I had to file down a custom stainless steel Y pipe junction from inside the pipe. I got the wand inside and it rather quickly removed the excess material. Later that day I also used it to remove some of the transmission inspection cover ear that extended beyond the transmission case. It was on the first belt and worked like a charm. I kept the speed down some and just took some time. Great tool I wish I had a decade ago.

Works like it should. I have used the sander to smooth out 1/2" slot In a shelf I am making. It works very good on my shelf. I had another sander like this, but the belt kept slipping. I love the fact I need nothing to change belts and it runs true on this sander. It can get a little warm after prolonged use, but nothing that you can't handle with just a little movement of your hand from being on the exhaust vent.

For a very inexpensive power tool, this surpassed my expectations. At least thus far. I've only had it for a few weeks, so I can't speak to overall durability.Pros: It has been a workhorse for me during a deck refinishing project at my house. I've pushed it hard for over an hour at a time and it's held up. The sanding action works well and it gets into so many places my other sanders can't. The belts are relatively inexpensive and if you use the tool correctly, you don't burn many up.Cons: Changing the belt is harder than it should be. Getting the existing belt off is easy. You push in on the end and it clicks in place to relieve the tension so it allows for swapping very easily in that regard. The problem is, it won't pop back out into its normal tension placement. I've tried just about everything. I always end up having to almost fully remove the tensioning adjustment screw (with a Phillips head screwdriver) and then pulling and tweaking the track to get it to finally pop back out. This is a design flaw.Also, the unit will put off a lot of heat as it's running. Can get uncomfortable to handle if you run it for very long.Overall, I don't regret the purchase. I wish it were easier to change the belts, but for the money, it's paid for itself with just this one deck sanding project.

It's easy to use and works great. Used it to sand off door sides (the wood has expanded over time and the door wouldn't close all the way anymore) and it did the job well (the door now finally closes). It's a bit heavier but okay to use for a bit longer. Noise level is about average. It's definitely right for the price.

If its a rugged little sander you need, This will do nicely. I'm a one handed old man who wood carves. I use this to round edges, flatten planes and sharpen corners.

Great value for the money. Don't expect to be bearing down on this to hog out tons of material, but for touch up and fine control it's great. The things you DON'T get on this budget tool are...Most of the more expensive versions have more articulation. This tool only has about 15 or 20 degrees of offset from the middle in each direction.Not infinitely variable speed...there are 6 speeds, but I rarely run it above #3.Made of plastic. Even some of the parts that look like metal are silver painted plastic.Dust extraction attachment is rudimentaryIt's pretty durable, though. I've dropped it a LOT, and from height. Just keeps on rockin'. Yes, I'd love to own the Milwaukee or the 3M version, but I can buy eight of these for the same price.

Very nice tool for small places however it came with three samples of grit sandpaper. We prefer the 80 grit. W e n does not carry it and knock offs kept breaking. Sadly we had to return it for a fear we would not be able to get manufacturer made sandpaper

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