Automatic Belt Tracking – tool automatically adjusts belt to center of platen for alignment. 6.5 Amp Motor – belt and gear driven for added power and durability. Tool-free belt release – makes changing belts quick and easy.
Now let’s say that one of the joists I installed is a touch higher than it needs to be, and since I’m just a persnickety person, I realize my soul will not rest well unless the joist is level with the others So! I have a moment of clarity, I’m gonna grab my belt sander and take away a bit of material so that the sub-floor will be “Moooth ‘n level.” Problem is, I kinda forgot about how beastly this sander is especially when you slap a 36 grit belt on. There is a tracking knob you can turn to bias the belt toward the right side of the sander that allows you sand almost flush with the edge of the sander. Not trying to blow smoke here, but if you need a good belt sander that’s not gonna break the bank try out the RIDGID belt sander.
A budget sander can be significantly cheaper than a higher end model like the Ridgid but since the machines look so similar it is not an unnatural question to wonder why one should pay more for the costlier model – after all, both will sand things flat. SummaryA well made belt sander is one of unsung hero’s of woodworking. Although I wish it had better dust collection, the Ridgid R2720 excels in every other aspect one needs a belt sander to be proficient in.
how to use ridgid belt sander Related Question:
How do I get a smooth finish with a belt sander?
Belt sanders excel at the rapid removal of wood, making them the best handheld power tool for leveling and smoothing rough boards. Start at an angle to the grain for aggressive leveling, then finish with the grain. 80-grit is good for starting, then switch to 120-grit.
When using a belt sander you should never?
1. Do Not use the belt & disc sander if you are too tired, hungry, sad, mad, or dehydrated. Never work while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that creates drowsiness or impaired thinking.