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Turns out the sanding piece that spins (sorry don't know the proper names)was coming loose from the main unit. So it's not like I over worked it or abused it. Not even every month. It also was sounding louder than normal. I bought this sander over a year ago. I used it on occasion for a few projects. I'd say I used it no more than 6 times when when I started to notice a burning smell.
I typically spend more money for the higher end tools or better brand / quality reputation.This sander worked great for me for about 6 months. The dust port never worked as good as a Bosch palm sander I had and you can't attach a vacuum to it easily either, though.
I know I'll end up spending more money to get this thing working -- if I don't just get a different brand/model all together. Specifically, the sanding base that moves had sheared itself off from the main unit.
It should have a round dust port.However, last night after approximately six months use -- medium use, I'm a 'weekend hobby' woodworker -- the thing died. I think the use of a plastic base here really limits the lifespan of this sander.I would recommend someone buy a DIFFERENT sander that will probably last longer.
I've bought a lot of tools over the years. It did its job, and did it well.
The screws worked themselves through the PLASTIC base.
black and decker sander almost cause physical damage as the bottom plastic plate self destruct.
I searched the internet - nothing - except for the Dewalt Service Center (part of Black and Decker).Our conclusion - only buy if you need this for tiny projects and you only plan on sanding 15-30 mins tops. We're going to return it tomorrow - and get a different brand because going through a backup pad per week to us seems ridiculous. We're averaging 1 backup pad with regular use averaging about 4 hrs off and on each day.I naturally went back to where I bought it thinking I could easily just by another back up pad. The amps seemed comparable to other models there and so I bought it.Two weeks later into our cabinet sanding - we just burnt out our 2nd backup pad. I went to my local home improvement store and found the Firestorm sander by Black and Decker. My husband and I recently bought a house and we decided to sand down the kitchen cabinets before painting them. It was a good price and I liked the jug handle. They didn't carry them though -.
Has 3 gripping choices which makes it easier to use at any angle. Perfect for small jobs. The carrying case doesn't have a place to put your sanding disks, but that's a minor inconvience.
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