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Where have you been? Haven’t seen you on here for a while
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Moose McAlpine
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Just working, without much free time.
Then i left that job, so i was unemployed and had an abundance of free time to return here. But now i've gone and got another job so i'll probably vanish again soon.
Anaconda666
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Thanks for all the replies, quite a few to choose from.
123hotchef
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I have the evo one it does all I need, I do want the Milwakee cordless one though but I cant justify the spend for a tool I do not use so much
marlinspike
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I've had the B and D one for years. Really useful tool. Eventually the bit at the end rounds off and the belts start slipping off, but you can buy spares and replace it easily.
I get my belts on ebay. Typical prices here:
You do need a few grades. The coarse ones will take welds down but are too harsh for paint removal.
I get my belts on ebay. Typical prices here:
13x457mm Sanding Belts Highest Quality Power File Sander 13 x 457mm Belt Sander | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 13x457mm Sanding Belts Highest Quality Power File Sander 13 x 457mm Belt Sander at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
You do need a few grades. The coarse ones will take welds down but are too harsh for paint removal.
Is 13mm belt width the sweet spot with these as I note many of the cordless ones are 9mm? I guess this depends a lot on job type - I've got a rusty truck that needs fixing up and these definitely look useful for shaping, spot weld removal and general cleanup.
marlinspike
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Not sure. The B and D one is 13mm. A 40 grit zircon (blue) belt will remove a lot of material. They are great for rust removal and a less coarse belt will remove paint without too much panel damage if you're careful. It's probably been the most useful tool in my car resto.
finyuk2005
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they are brilliant for spot weld removal, you have so much control with it
dan.taylor.1
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I've recently bought the makita 18v cordless version and am well impressed with it. I also have 2 b and d mains ones, and 2 air versions.
Its worth noting that the b and d should be 451mm belts not 457, and ime that extra 6mm makes them too slack and they jump off far easier.
Its worth noting that the b and d should be 451mm belts not 457, and ime that extra 6mm makes them too slack and they jump off far easier.
finyuk2005
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that makita one has been in my amazon basket for ages!
MetalMonkey
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Two different materials - Ceramic last a lot longer than Zirconium
dan.taylor.1
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Ceramic (usually red/orange) lasts a lot longer, but don't use them on wood with a lot of oil or resin in as they gum up, zirconia (blue) are better than aluminium oxide (yellow or brown). I've always used zirconia till I tried ceramic and now pretty much just use ceramic for all my abrasives from flap discs to belts.
marlinspike
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For metal I use the blue. I think the B and D came with a few brown belts but the blue last much longer. I usually find that cheaper knock off accessories aren't as good as original products (eg Dremel discs), but the non B and D blue belts from ebay have been fine. As the rubber cylinder on the tip wears the belts will start to slip off so it's a good idea to try not to use the file in such a way as to wear down this bit too quickly. The new arms are £16 now (I paid £6 a few years ago).
I have had B&D ones for years but the side mounted motor is a pain in confined spaces. I bought a Sealey inline version 18 months ago & found it much better as it is adjustable down to a much slower speed which for fine work is an advantage.
I used it for an unusual application sanding the inside of a 28ft launch clean, the boat being sewn together with the copper stitching standing proud in the inside, this ruled out conventional sanders. And so i spent about three full weeks sanding the inside of that boat until the Sealey sander expired & let its magic smoke out right at the end of the job but i couldnt really complain!
Belts are bought by the box of 25 from Abrasives world.
I used it for an unusual application sanding the inside of a 28ft launch clean, the boat being sewn together with the copper stitching standing proud in the inside, this ruled out conventional sanders. And so i spent about three full weeks sanding the inside of that boat until the Sealey sander expired & let its magic smoke out right at the end of the job but i couldnt really complain!
Belts are bought by the box of 25 from Abrasives world.
Always used the B&D powerfiles but then bought one of the Aldi ones. Much better built that the B&D, more power, came with 3 different heads & has a proper metal bearing as a nose wheel instead of a rubber one that wears out rather quickly!
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I hope I am wrong but I followed the link as I fancied getting one, I put it in my basket but as I have been caught out before I looked here.The same tool is also available branded as "Voche" and Sealey.
Silverstorm 260W Power Belt File 13mm 260W
Silverstorm 260W Power Belt File 13mm 260Wwww.axistools.co.uk
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Looks like they were dissolved in March 2017?
You are right, the Seller's company was dissolved 6 years ago..... maybe that explains why the price is low.
For a low price, the identical "Voche" version of this tool seems to be about the cheapest offer:
VOCHE® 260W 13mm POWER BELT FINGER FILE SANDER c/w 3 ASSORTED GRIT SANDING BELTS 7427011749019 | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VOCHE® 260W 13mm POWER BELT FINGER FILE SANDER c/w 3 ASSORTED GRIT SANDING BELTS at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Sergei Slovenija
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Would it be difficult for you to take photographs? I need to repair an old air sander.
