WEN 5-Amp Corded 3 in. x 18 in. Variable Speed Combination Handheld and Benchtop Belt Sander
$34.43
Make your sanding tasks easier with great power by choosing this highly durable WEN Corded Variable Speed Combination Handheld and Benchtop Belt Sander.
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Description
Remember when your handheld sander also worked on your benchtop. Maximize versatility with the WEN 3 in. x 18 in. Belt Sander. Smooth out surfaces, deburr jagged edges, strip paint and more. Our variable speed motor runs the 80-Grit sanding belt anywhere between 558 ft. to 820 ft. per minute, making easy work out of even the toughest surfaces. The lightweight 5 lbs. body combined with the 3 in. x 5 in. sanding surface make for a reliable and ergonomic handheld belt sander. If you prefer a more stationary option, simply flip the sander onto its back and attach it to work surfaces up to 2 in. thick using the included mounting clamps. The lock-on power switch keeps your sander sanding without having to keep any buttons held down. The hard-bodied dust collection chamber catches excess sawdust during operation and can be swapped out for the dust hose of your choice. And because its a WEN product, your handheld and benchtop belt sander comes backed by a 2-year warranty, a nationwide network of skilled service technicians and a friendly customer helpline. Remember when you had versatility in your sander. Remember WEN.
- 5 Amp variable speed motor rotates the belt anywhere from 558 ft. to 820 ft. per minute
- Easily attaches to your favorite benchtop for an upward facing stationary belt sander
- Compact design weighs in at a mere 5 lbs. to limit user fatigue
- Lock-on power switch allows for continuous sanding without requiring a constant grip on the trigger
- Includes a dust collection chamber, a dust port adapter, a dust port reducer, 2 benchtop clamps and 80-Grit sandpaper
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.25 × 5.00 × 6.00 in |
| Amperage (amps) | 5 A |
| Belt length | 18 |
| Belt width | 3 |
| Color Family | Black |
| Condition | New |
| Cord Length (ft.) | 6 |
| Corded Tool Type | Belt Sander |
| Cordless/ Corded | Corded |
| Dust collection type | Port |
| Maximum speed (ft./min.) | 820 |
| Minimum speed (ft./min.) | 558 |
| Model | HB3185 |
| Power Tool Features | Variable Speed |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
| Variable Speed | Yes |
Reviews (37)
37 reviews for WEN 5-Amp Corded 3 in. x 18 in. Variable Speed Combination Handheld and Benchtop Belt Sander
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Maximillia Hilpert (verified owner) –
Very versatile belt sander! Can be both handheld and secured down on top of your bench to be used as a benchtop belt sander. It includes the necessary brackets to secure it down! Therefore, this can easily be used with larger pieces and smaller pieces of wood. The 80 grit paper that is included smooths out rough cut wood quickly and effectively and you can adjust the speed of the belt sander using the 6 different available speeds.
Jabari Durgan (verified owner) –
As I start to work with large pieces of lower grade or older wood, I have found this WEN belt sander to be perfect for aggressive sanding of large workpieces. It is very powerful and can take down stock fast. I have used both in conjunction with my electric hand planer (to smooth out spots where the planer was too aggressive) and by itself to plane large boards that didn’t need my hand planer as a starting point. The six different speed settings are accessible by a knob built into the trigger (although what stop is what speed is unclear, other than lowest and highest). The tool is heavy, but no heavier than other belt sanders I have looked at and its weight helps hold it down on the work piece. It does not vibrate too much nor is it excessively loud, but I would recommend wearing gloves and hearing protection if you are going to use it for an extended period.Dust collection on this tool is actually pretty good; the dust box attachment does a pretty good job of trapping a lot of the dust. I have not hooked it up to my vacuum system yet (the tool comes with adaptors); for that I will need a longer hose than I have, but for now the on-board dust collection is good.Mine came with two 80 grit belts; I have actually ordered a variety pack of different grit belts to cover all the jobs I am going to use this for, as well as a belt cleaner to prolong the life of the belts. Setting up the positioning and tracking of the belt initially was a little tricky, but after a little manual repositioning I got it to work just fine (even though I tore up my first belt a bit).The real reason I settled on the WEN was its ability to be easily switched to a bench top sander with the included mounting clamps. I want to use this to not only sand work but to also sharpen my hatchets and axes, something that can be done nicely on a belt sander. It has a nice footprint and I can already think of a lot of uses for it with my limited space here.The only disappointment I have with the tool is the plastic trigger, which is kind of flimsy and “loose” (can’t explain it any other way). It work fine but might lead to a durability issue in the future, but at the price for this tool it is not a deal breaker.If you want a good DIY-er belt sander, this is for you. Finally, DO read the instruction manual if you have never used a tool like this before; it can get away from you pretty quickly if you don’t follow instructions!
Dixie Grady (verified owner) –
Really like that it attaches to workbench and great price
Trevor Macejkovic (verified owner) –
It does the job and seems built well I’m just a DIY guy so time will tell how it holds up but its great for light use so far.
Georgette Keeling (verified owner) –
So far it has worked great! I have used it as a bench sander and I have been through a few belts sanding epoxy and fiberglass on my boat. It comes with adapters to connect a wet/dry vac to it so it helps cut down on some of the dust. The motor seems to be very strong for such a small sander. Only down sides are the front handle is in the wrong place making it hold to get inside corners and it makes the overall length to long to the area being sanded.
Rollin Pfannerstill (verified owner) –
I am an occasional user of a belt sander. I found myself clamping my old sander upside down to create a bench top sander. I was pleased to discover that Wen made a sander that would fit the way I had been using my old sander. I’ve only had it a short time but it has already shown its capability as a bench sander.
Martina Eichmann (verified owner) –
A belt sander is not something you use daily but when you need it this belt sander is ideal. It is light weight and comfortable to handle.The ability to mount it to your work bench comes in handy for those small items that are difficult to fixture to sand. I’ve only had it for about a week and have found it useful to smooth small pieces of trim I am installing in my kitchen. The variable speed is also a nice feature. I also used it to sand down the bottom of a dragging door and had the entire job done in no time! I’m pleased with this sander.
Gisselle Altenwerth (verified owner) –
Worked as promised. Wish some of the other brands would have the ability of clamp it as this has. Was a life saver
Vidal Wehner (verified owner) –
Its awesome
Bartholome Grady (verified owner) –
Great tool!
Eileen Berge (verified owner) –
5-AMP CORDED 3 IN. X 18 IN. VARIABLE SPEED COMBINATION HANDHELD AND BENCHTOP BELT SANDER. This is a nice belt sander very light weight which makes it easy to handle. I tested it out on a piece of 1×6 poplar I clamped to my vice. I marked a line about 1/8 inch down and ran the sander over the edge. It took it down to the line in no time. I tried it at all different speeds and it worked great. I plugged my shop vac into it and it picked up most of the dust. next test was to clamp it to my bench with the included clamps. That too performed well. So far I’m very happy with this sander. Highly recommend.
Verla Reinger (verified owner) –
Good belt sander but disappointed that it only had 2 #80 grit sanding papers. I had to order more to complete my table. Otherwise, good for the price!
Johnathan Funk (verified owner) –
I liked the idea of a dual hand held/stationary belt sander and the price was hard to turn down. All in all, this functions well as both, maybe not as well as true hand Sanders or bench units. But it worked well enough for me- a hobbyist. The only real disappointment is the dust collection bin. This is a joke and does not fit well or stay on the unit while in use. you would be better off configuring a connection to a vacuum dust collection system.
Leila Crona (verified owner) –
Works great, but it won’t last very long! The drive roller is installed into the plastic body with no metal bushing. After the second use the plastic melted and the drive roller moved enough for the drive belt to strip causing a complete failure. Good news Home Depot took it back no questions asked.Would be a great tool for someone that uses it very sparingly, for arts and crafts. It is a toy.
Brook Hettinger (verified owner) –
WEN 5-Amp Corded 3 inch x 18 inch Variable Speed Combination Handheld and Benchtop Belt Sander can be used two ways. Firstly, its a standard 3×18-inch portable belt sander and secondly, this is new, its also has a stationary option so it can be mounted as a bench sander for small woodworking projects. This is a great idea as I could never justify a stationary sander and this one does both tasks with one tool. It comes with two small C-type clamps that open about 2-inches to attach the sander to a worktop lip. The C-clamp attaches into two holes in the sander body and to the workbench. It really feels solid when attached and doesn’t vibrate or shift. This sander has a hard plastic dust collection box, if you slip it off, it has two included adapters to replace it with a dust extraction vacuum hose. I have a small 1 1/4-inch vacuum hose that fit fine, used it with both adapters. The sander comes with two sanding belts. Its a variable speed sander with a thumb knob that’s contentiously controllable from 558 to 820-feet/minute located in front of the rear handle. Changing the belt itself is not difficult, push on the metal lever on the side, it loosens the belt that just slips it off. Slide a new one on and adjust the Philips screw tracking adjustment on the front left side, if needed. The tracking screw keeps the belt centered over the flat metal plate underneath the belt on the tool. As a portable sander, its light weight, they recommend using both hands, but in the right situation you could use one hand its that controllable, in my opinion. Its light weight and compact, a small one so is easy to control. The older one’s were beasts you needed both hands to operate, this one doesn’t have that same problem at all when I used it. It comes with a trigger start button and a lock out so it will run without needing to hold down the trigger. This is a good belt sander that serves double duty for a good price.
Garrick Nitzsche (verified owner) –
This sander works very well. I really like the idea that I can use it as a bench sander too. None of my past sanders could be used this way so I’m very happy.
Yasmine Corkery (verified owner) –
I used it for about 10 hours on a stump turning it into a level table. It never faltered although the belt needed adjusting once in a while which would be a normal occurance. The lock down keys to make it a stationary device for small articles to sand really came in handy too.
Roselyn Hamill (verified owner) –
I make Didgeridoos so for what I need this sander is fine. It takes the bark off and levels out the ends. So for hobby type work it’s very good. Good value at this price.
Helene Franecki (verified owner) –
This sander was perfect for my just completed task preparing sections of a floor for refinishing after parts of the floor had been damaged by water leaks. The variable speed works well and very convenient. The trigger switch in the handle has a very nice feel and is very positive in both the open and closed positions. The weight was perfect for removing old polyurethane and wood that had swollen from being immersed in water. I only needed to hold and guide the unit, not push down on it. Of course, the hallmark feature of belt sanders is that they remove material quickly and this sander worked really fast. I clamped the device for benchtop use using the supplied clamps and it was surprisingly stable, much more so than I was expecting.
Melisa Johnson (verified owner) –
Works fine as a bench sander