I have replaced my 22" open ended drum sander (with a grand total of 1.5 hp) with this Safety Speed Cut 4375 10 hp single phase sander. I couldn't be happier. The drum sander works, but is vastly underpowered, and unless the sanding passes are minimal the drum sander would bog down and burn paper. The non-oscillating drum sander left linear marks with even the finest grit rolls.
The 43" x 75" oscillating sanding belt on this 10 hp monster cures every weakness of the drum sander. The belt never overheats, and never leaves the linear marks (because it oscillates). 10 hp is plenty for my use, because I don't try to use it as a thickness planer. Mine is attached to a 50 amp service, and I seldom use even half the rated amperage of the motor (41 amps). The variable speed feed, which works by electronically varying the RPM of the DC servo motor that runs the conveyor, allows for real fine tuning of your work. The belt oscillation is controlled by a photoelectric sensor and electrically operated servo pneumatic valves. It is more accurate than the peumatic only belt oscillators found on many imported machines, and uses considerably less compressed air as well.
The conveyor table height adjustment works quite well, with no discernable backlash, but it would be nice to have the motor driven option. Hand cranking does get a bit old, but I can live with it. I've ordered the Accurate Technology digital readout from Safety Speed Cut to add to my machine, which I think will be handy when working with veneers. I keep a digital caliper near the machine, so I can measure the piece for thickness before setting the table. The digital read out for the machine will complement that nicely.
The platen adjustment allows for about 1/8" of travel, and each increment is about .007". You can really fine tune the sanding of veneered panels without worrying about sanding through, and the settings are precisely repeatable by just locking the platen in the same spot. The digital calipers and digital readout should make that very precise.
I've given this machine 5 stars because it meets all my needs, and at an affordable price. It is American made with an American made motor and electrical controls. Support this American company that makes their own machines, instead of importing the chinese ones. The frame is a heavy welded structure, unlike many of the imported machines which use lighter weight steel that is formed into box structures to achieve rigidity. It's like comparing the frame under your one ton pickup truck to the uni-body frame of a minivan. That welded up heavy frame allows for fantastic access to the sanding belt drive because of those huge doors. Look for those doors on the import. Don't strain yourself though, because they aren't there. Those panels all around the import machine are the frame. They don't open. I can clean my sanding belts with a common stick cleaner because I can access the full width of the belt with those doors open. On the imports, you have to pass a sheet of the belt cleaner under the belt on the conveyor. That just doesn't work very well. Of course, Safety Speed Cut doesn't want you to clean the belt with the outfeed door open because they don't want to be sued after some numbskull sticks a body part into the machine. Just use some common sense when doing it, please. I can also access the motor and table elevation mechanism easily by removing the bottom panels. If I ever need to work on it, that will be a real blessing. It beats climbing inside the box frame of the import to get anything done! I can't imagine ever trying to lift a 150# motor out of one of those imports, and with some of those chinese motors, you should plan on doing it someday.
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Sometime a job needs to be quicker than sandpaper and is smaller than a tabletop.The big sander needs two hands to be safe.This unit gives a smooth, uniform surface - ready for finish sanding with an orbital or sanding block.Good product.
Great sander, couldn't find one better at any price. Looked long and hard, and have tried a few others. This is one of the best. Already finish sanding and buffing 2 cars.
if you need these yesterday go to your local hardware store, buy the common 3x21 belts and rip them into strips, they are cheaper and work fine.
This is the only place I will buy it.Best price.Great lasting paper.
The sanding belts were just the item my husband had been looking for. The supplier was able to fill this order for a product that we had been told was not being manufactured anymore. Thanks.
These were purchased to be used in studio construction. They are excellent for everything we use them for. On a TV Show we don't know from day to what is going to be needed, so we have to make sure our supplies can handle anything. Mirka is the way to go. Everyone who uses them makes a positive comment about how good they are.
I've been using the Mouse for a few years now and it has been one of the tools I reach for most. 
I recently recieved this sander. The enclosed base is nice- good storage for the tables and extra discs/betls. Its very nice- lots of power, the spring loaded belt tension arm is a nice touch, although the tracking adjustment requires attention more often than other sanders I've used - it does the job though. The dust collection works pretty well, the miter gauge isn't very accurate, but for normal wood-working it should suffice. Nice machine, my second Jet tool.
I just got the Grizzly G1014ZX after reviewing several different brands.For the price, this is the best combination disc and belt sander on the market.
I was immediately intrigued when this belt sander came on the market - I always felt there needed to be a more diminutive belt sander for certain operations, things that a quarter-sheet palm sander or a oscilating disk sander just are not right for (for one example, our companyoften has to taper the end of a baluster - this is the tool for the job). Also keep in mind that many people find a larger belt sander hard to control without gouging the workpiece. So I ordered one. As soon as it arrived, it had celebrity status - there are one-hand and detail operations that the other four trim capenters I work with immediately took to this tool to perform, and I am adding a second one to our inventory soon.
I was not sure if I could get belts for my sander with this dimension any more.The belts are inexpensive and work great.They were at my house a few days after I ordered them.
This finishing sander is a pleasure to use.I usually use a Dewalt 5" random orbit sander for finishing the face of my work pieces as it is very "error proof".However, I find a random orbit sander difficult to use on the edge of boards and in corners.
$6 per belt w/ shipping!That's four times what I now pay, and these do not last any longer than any other aluminum oxide belt.They do track very well on my Bosch sander.
The belts are as adertised and do the job for which I bought them--sanding ship model parts.
Sanding belt is of very high quality, and the vendor provided fast delivery and excellent packaging.
I replaced the standard "V" belts on my Powermatic model 66 (3HP) table saw with the Fenner link belts. The saw uses a pair of belts 3/8" wide by about 20" in length. [The belts run side by side, on double groove pulleys.] Fitting the belts was very easy. First by making the 2 belts from the 5' length, then installing them on the saw. I was pleasantly suprised to see how 'equal' in length both belts ended up, as both had near equal tension after adjusting. Better than the previous "V" belts, which one was tight and the other one loose. [Typical]
Very pleased with the service and really surprised with the size of the belt cleaner I bought from Peachtree through Amazon.My only hassle with Amazon is that I cannot pay for articles with PayPal.
I've owned this wide belt sander for about three years now and have had zero problems with it. I hate sanding as most woodworkers do so I bit the bullet for this one and it has filled the bill. Now I have consistently flat and smooth surfaces with no snipe or tear out often associated with planning. The digital readout is super accurate and a joy to use.
This machine is a beast. My favorite feature is the digital height positioning system. The feed adjustment has good range. The motor is plenty powerful. It holds tolerances from one side to the other. I have run hundreds of Custom interior and exterior doors through this machine. My only gripe is the belt alighnment mechanism. When you are changing from different grits of belts, if you not right on top of the adjuster, it can get away from you and shred a expensive sanding belt.
This open ended wide belt sander is a real gem of a machine.It's a tremendous upgrade from any drum sander. You can easily change sanding belts/grits quicker than 48" wide belt machine or any drum sander. The sanding belt guide system works well and acts as an oscillator to minimize scratch patterns. The 5 HP belt drive powers through just about anything but it's not a planer.
This is the best in the biz. The missus and I used to run a little taxidermy shop down in Coos Bay. When customers couldn't pay, which happens more often than you'd think even when a loved pet is involved, we'd fashion lamps or tables or knick knacks out of them. The problem is no one wants a curio table that's a gonna shed all over the place. So we'd fine sand the hair down to bristle length. Took us FOREVER to fine a sander with variable speed that went low enough so as not to pull the hairs out by the follicle. But this little beauty here did the trick. First attracted to it by its name, we've come to find it irreplaceable. Whether it's a barking dog umbrella holder or moose knuckle pendulum klick klack balls, this is definitely the sander of choice for the artisan who works in organics.
This purchase was a good value for the money. No problems with the order or product
The Jet 708599 belt sander is a well built machine that any shop would be proud to own. It is a big unit and heavy so call up the boys to help get it out of the box. I use mine for mostly metal working although the manual says it isn't intended to be used for metal.I wired mine for 240 volt, easy to do and the manual is good at showing how it's done.Plenty of power and smooth.I built my own stand from 4x4s and 3/4" plywood as the metal one looked a bit flimsy for me.The tables are machined cast, heavy duty along with everything else for sure.If you're looking for a belt sander this IS the unit you seek...
From AW #79 (April 2000), which can also be viewed online at the American Woodworker website.