Apply the exact force every time on wood surfaces with the built-in pressure-control indicator on this 3 in. x 18 in. belt sander from Skil. Keep your work zone tidy with an attached dust canister that catches remnants as you smooth down and expose wooden gems for revitalization. The included 80-bit sanding belt applies uniform coverage with the aid of a proprietary auto-alignment track.
- Includes: one 3 in. x 18 in. belt sander, one 3 in. x 18 in. 80-grit sanding belt and 1 clear-view dust canister
- 6 Amp motor provides ample power for sanding most wooden surfaces
- Maneuvers alongside walls, ceilings and other parallel structures to deliver perfect edging
- Contoured handles enable steady operation
- Optional hookup to most household vacuums with a 1-1/4 in. hose (not included)
- Pressure control technology monitors sanding pad pressure applied for optimal finish
- Micro-filtration – captures and contains fine dust particles
- Auto track belt alignment keeps belt centered
- Single lever belt changes
- On/off trigger with lock-on button
Shanelle Reilly (verified owner) –
the tool works very well. Due to its power and endurance IS RECOMMENDED to wear a dust mask and dust protective goggles when job require more than 3 sq Ft. of sanding.
Luigi Ward (verified owner) –
I am a novice woodworker but this tool makes sanding so easy a vaveman can do it! Lol
Aracely Lowe (verified owner) –
This is my first belt sander. It takes off material like a champ & gives my lats & triceps a nice workout too. I chose this one because the tool review sites said it’s a good model for beginners as it’s got pressure control indicators which warn when you’re using too much pressure. If you’re not using enough pressure the trigger lock won’t engage. Which helps teach me how to apply the right pressure. The pressure sensor feature also helps prevent gouging. The only thing I don’t like about it is the dust collection is too small. It does have the ability to connect to a shop vac or the like, so, that’s a huge plus. I think when I do smaller projects than refinishing my porch the attached container will be plenty. I’ve used it for about 12 hours of actual sanding time and it’s definitely made my life better.
Travon Tillman (verified owner) –
It has good power and sands wonderful, comfortable to use and I like the pressure control feature.
Carrie Hagenes (verified owner) –
I have not used this drill on many projects as of yet… but it seems well built. and it has nice features…
Emmett Schiller (verified owner) –
I bought this a couple days ago, and it did the job perfectly.
Adelbert Ferry (verified owner) –
Got this one to replace one I loaned out. Both have worked great.
Kacie Watsica (verified owner) –
It is a friendly tool that do the job efforless, the only issue could be to find the right size of belt in my area, but the tool works beautifully
Maia Steuber (verified owner) –
There is a plastic edge and metal edge surrounding the sandpaper belt which can notch or scratch the surfaces – I would have preferred a sanding belt that was clear of frame or clear of the plastic body of the sander which has caused some blemishes which had to be planed out because it was too deep to sand. it sands fine. the dust collector is a great feature. easy to clean it and helps a lot.
Rickey Lind (verified owner) –
This tool is great I’ve owned many ryobis and it runs just as good as my porter cable!
Horacio Ernser (verified owner) –
Easy ordering website providing a great coarse to medium small belt sanding experience
Camron Effertz (verified owner) –
Awesome definitely worth money
Erika Hegmann (verified owner) –
This belt sander works very well. It’s easy to control and with the air filter helps will less sawdust getting everywhere.
Alexie Fisher (verified owner) –
This is a great 18″ belt sander for the DIYer and the pressure monitor is a great feature to help prevent scouring. The sander comes fully assembled and is a whiz to use. The trigger activates it and another button can lock the power on to ease the wear on your hand. It is light and easy to use. You let the sander do the work. I found the pressure indicator to be spot on, it turns red when you are applying too much pressure. Most dust stays on the wood and some entered the canister, mostly fine remnants.This sander is great for small vertical and horizontal projects. If you need a belt sander for large projects such as a floor, I would get a larger and more ‘professional’ one. The sander comes with one 80-grit sand paper roll already attached.
Jamarcus Upton (verified owner) –
We got new carpet and our doors were rubbing. This did a great job taking a little off the bottom of each door.
Cole Dickinson (verified owner) –
Works greatly
Lexi Lubowitz (verified owner) –
Since purchase several months ago I have used this excellent tool on a variety of projects. Works well, contains most resultant dust, belt easy to replace. It does all a tool of this nature can do, and does it very well.
Brooks Connelly (verified owner) –
Great machine for the price. Love the ease of changing belts. Lots of good features and works well.
Kassandra Champlin (verified owner) –
I was looking for a sander that was light weight but built well
Rod Ankunding (verified owner) –
To be fair, I probably couldn’t give the most accurate review of this, but I will say something about it anyway, since I did use it for a very important job. My door in the house was tight when it closed on the side and top edge of the frame. I sanded from the deadbolt all the way to the top of the door, and over the top edge to the end. I made several passes and checks while closing and opening the door, and after about 7 passes….BA DA BING!!! DONE! I was so happy, my tenant was so happy the door closed beautifully. No gouges, no dust, nothing. Happy landlord, happy tenant. Price was reasonable too. I am a little alarmed about people talking about dust clogging in the filter though. But I didn’t work it that much to honestly say anything about that. As a landlord, honestly, the only thing I really see myself using this for….is for sanding door edges so they close properly.