Clarke Belt/DISC Sander 1"X 30" Belt 5" DISC CBS1-5B

A bit fiddly to set up but once done this is a great little sander. The choice of 2 sander types is good for all sorts of sanding jobs and shapes. Compact so it doesn't take up too much room in the workshop but also sturdy enough for most jobs. As with most sanders definitely recommended attaching dust extraction. I really don't know what I would do without it!! Definitely recommended.

Bought this to replace a much larger "traditional" belt & disc sander combo. I was a little nervous about downgrading, but I had to make some space on my work bench. I absolutely don't regret it for a second. This sander is excellent - powerful, controllable and it even has vents to shove a vacuum cleaner pipe into (which works incredibly well). I would say this is the perfect sander combination for a hobbyist, but if you're looking at sanding large planks etc you'll need something bigger

I have been looking for a compact sander for many years and then I saw this, I build models and I find it really excellent solid and steady, good bit of kit. Would recommend.

This unit is ideal for small grinding or finishing jobs that don't demand too much power. I use it for de-burring mainly and it puts a good edge on cutting tools. For bigger jobs you obviously need more powerful tools but for this kind of money it's a very useful addition to a home workshop.

Pros: I have had this belt grinder for over 2 weeks now and I have given it plenty of use. I bought it primarily for restoring 2 old heavy-duty survival knives. Seeing the set-ups professionals use for the same tasks I didn’t have much faith in this price bracket if I’m honest. I needn’t have worried as I really am impressed at how versatile this thing is. I have used it for the intended purpose and for: putting rounded corners on timber using the disc part, sharpening, filing, and grinding all sorts items, it’s use is endless. Setting up the resting plate for the belt sanding part was a bit fiddly but once done that’s it, you only need to change the angle to suit the job. It is compact and sturdy and has an extraction port for hoover attachment. Changing the belt is a doddle: 2 posi screws and a knob to remove the side plate (make sure it’s unplugged), there is 3 wheels inside the machine to feed the belt, pull the top wheel in towards you and the belt slackens, feed the new belt on using the same method. When putting the side panel back on I only use the screw knob to hold it in place and it holds it well (I’m not recommending you do this) this makes belt changes so much faster. I really don’t know how I have managed to be without one of these belt grinders for so long, it is so versatile.

I bought this, specifically, for sharpening knives. It works an absolute treat. My knives have never been sharper despite trying most of the gadgets that can be bought to, supposedly, do the job.

With the right belts it can be used for knife making but could have a stronger and larger platten (plate behind the belt), adjustment of belt tension and tracking is easy to use but if belts stretch at all it doesn’t have enough adjustment. All in all a great little tool but beware if using it heavily especially as it technically isn’t designed for metal grinding.

I set this up and used it to grind a knife just using the supplied belt. It hogs the material off at a good rate, and is easy to use. Once I get more metal grinding belts of different grits it will be an excellent addition to my workshop

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