Ridgid R2740 28533 Sander, 3-Inch x 18-Inch Belt Review

I had high hopes for this sander.I picked it up at the local big box store, took it home and put it to work immediately sanding a really crappy texture job that the previous owner of my home applied.At first, I was really happy with this sander.It had adequate power, good ergonomics, light weight, good belt tracking and effective dust collection.The only misgiving I had was that it seemed to have an excessive amount of plastic.Therefore my initial impressions were good.However, after about 3~4 hours, the belt started slowing down.A couple of minutes later the motor started sparking excessively, and shortly thereafter caught fire.Are you kidding me?Sanding drywall texure burned this thing up?Heavy duty my a$$!This thing sucks!

Made in China, but no surprise there.Thankfully, Ridgid has a lifetime guarantee and a thirty day return policy.It may make you feel better about the purchase, but a guaranteed piece of crap is still a piece of crap.

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Product Description:
Heavy Duty Variable Speed 3" X 18" Belt SanderProduct Features:Twin Fan High Efficiency Dust Collection – while one fan cools the motor, the other collects dust resulting in maximum dust pickup efficiency Soft Grip Handles – for increased comfort and decreased vibration12 Foot All Rubber Cord with Cord Wrap – for added durability and convenienceAutomatic Belt Tracking – tool automatically adjusts belt to center of platen for alignment 6.5 Amp Motor – belt and gear driven for added power and durabilityVariable Speed Dial with Electronic Feedback – match the speed to the desired removal rate. Electronic feedback helps maintain motor speed under load for consistent results.Flush Sanding Capable – flat face allows for flush sanding against vertical surfacesAccessible Brushes – can be serviced quickly for minimum downtimeTool-Free Belt Release – makes changing belts quick and easyLighted Plug – to easily identify live tools

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