DEWALT DW433KT 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander Kit with Dust Canister, Case, and Inversion/Sanding Frame

Amazon Sales Rank: #41614 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW433KTDimensions: 10.38" h x 24.00" w x 16.63" l, 27.50 pounds Powerful 8 Amp motor aggressively removes material in a variety of applicationsAll-metal housing increases durability during a dropThree wheel design delivers lowest center of gravity and longest 3-inch by 21-inch platen availableVariable speed dial allows user to vary speed for specific materials and various applications (100-350 spm)Innovative dust collection unit is 20 percent more efficient than conventional dust bags Dust collection shut-off valve eliminates dust stream toward user when collector is not in use

The DeWalt DW433KT Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-by-21-inch Variable Speed Belt Sander Kit with Dust Canister, Case, and Inversion/Sanding Frame comes with a powerful 8 Amp motor designed to aggressively remove material in a variety of applications. Other features include an all-metal housing for increased durability during a drop, a 3-wheel design for a low center of gravity, and a 3-x-21-inch platen (the longest available platen for DeWalt sanders). Also included is an innovative dust collection system that's 20-percent more efficient than conventional dust bags, a dust collection shut-off to eliminate the dust stream toward users when the collector is not in use, and a top exit cord for easy use of overhead receptacles. A variable speed dial is included to optimize belt speed for specific applications (850-to-1,400 SFPM). For increased user comfort, the sander comes with a 2-position front handle and rubber grips for reduced vibration. Included with this sander is an inversion stand and frame. This sander weighs 12 pounds and includes a sanding belt, a dust bag, a heavy-duty case, and an inversion stand and frame for bench top sanding in horizontal or vertical positions.DEWALT DW433KT Heavy Duty 8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander Kit with Dust Canister, Case, and Inversion/Sanding Frame

Most helpful customer reviews26 of 27 people found the following review helpful.Great Belt SanderBy Chris LangeI purchased this unit a while ago and didn't have the opportunity to use it right away. Then I checked out the reviews and became a little worried about my purchase. First the dust bag. I am not sure why others have had problems with this system. I think that they must not be attaching the bag correctly. The bag attaches at 2 different points and is really rock solid. But you must attach it correctly or I can see that the bag would fall off. The dust collection was excellent. I sanded with 50 grit, 120 grit and had no issues whatsoever. What's nice about this dust collection system is that it's not in your face, so you can see what you are doing. This is a heavy unit and the center of gravity is very low. I found it to be very stable and easy to handle. The variable speed worked as advertised and would maintain a constant speed as I applied pressure. I like the fact that the cord is mounted on top. It stays out of the way and did not have a tendency to get cought and cause me to gouge the wood. The belt is easily removed and replaced with the flip of a knob. I have no complaints.18 of 19 people found the following review helpful.curious of other postersBy woodshopwillyI received this sander as a gift from my wife after she got tired of hearing me whine about wanting it, and after using it, I'm curious as to what the other posters are complaining about.I used mine recently to sand down a new workbench I made and thought it worked great. I have used both porter cable and now dewalt and I think the dewalt works better. Let me just address some of the complaints. As for breaking, I don't know what happened to the other posters' but mine is still in great condition and is not broke. As for dust collection, the bag does connect in 2 different spots and also has a lip that MUST be covered or the bag WILL fall off. But once the lip is covered, I honestly had a difficult time taking it off. However, I will say that the dust collection leaves a little to be desired and does not really collect that much dust, but how many belt sanders really do. At least this bag is out of the way, and besides, if you want, you can turn the entire system off with a flip of the switch and remove the dust bag if you want to. I agree that the sander maintained constant speed under applied pressure, and I feel the belt remains pretty swtable and aligned during use, needing very little adjustment, which to my opinion is always a downfall of porter cable. I always seemed to have to adjust the PC belts. The sander is heavy, but thats what you want from a belt sander so that it stays in constant contact with the wood, providing a smooth finish. The sander does not wobble like others and produces very good results. Overall, I'm wondering what all the complaining is about. I like mine and would recommend it to others. I would have given it 5 stars if it actually collected some dust.17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.Excellent Sander, easy to useBy M. BilinskyI bought this sander to help with creating table/bench tops etc. I make these out of everything from pine, oak, endwood walnut, lacewood etc.I found this Sander works very well. It has a nice heavy weight which I find makes it very easy to control. Also the variable speed allowes me greater control over the amount of stock the sander is eating. Plus i lets me dial it donw for softer wood and up for harder wood.After a little practice I found I can use this to finish sand!Had no problems with the dust bag, in fact I found it to be substantially more secure then the proter cable and craftsmen. It clips up from the bottom and then has a tight cowl the snaps over the top. Belt tracking. Have not had a bit of trouble, but I have found there are two reasons folks tend to have difficulty with tracking 1) cheap belts; 2) Speed. I have never had a problem with my 3m belts. I have never bought a belt from Lowes/menards that was worth using on aything but a snail speed sander. The cheap belts can not handle the friction. The backing wears unevenly and they basicaly warp, thus making it impossible to track them. Folks who have trouble with bel tracking need to tunr the speed down and buy better belts. Also there is usuall no need to run at high speeds. The lower the speed the longer your belts last. Most belt sanders at their highest setting are running at the 3 setting on this sander (it goes to 6). Thus they are a bit more friendly to belts.Buy good belts, and slow it down. The higher RPMS should be reserved for very hardwood and when you ned to chew up a lot of stock.See all 23 customer reviews...