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I was delighted to find a model similar to the one I had 20 years ago.
The motor runs but the pad doesn't vibrate. I have used a Model#FS350 Type1 (made in the U.K).(Blue case) for a number of years and the only problem experienced is a bad on/off switch. Another quality. I installed a jumper on the switch & it is still working. I purchased a Model#7448 (Black case - Made in China) to have as a backup and it broke down on the third time I used it. product from China. Both units appear identical (inside & out) except for color and point of manufacture.
Second house, much better, lots of woodwork and moldings, and a built-in wet bar all done in cherry.I built a 20 foot long work bench and LOTS of cabinets for the garage/workshop. You've got me a little worried.I've had good and bad experiences with B&D. Used the sander on everything. My first house - total gut job. I came to the website looking to see if B&D still made this puppy. I think I'll risk it and go drop another 25 bucks - the same price it was in '84. Mine never let go of the paper, though. What a piece of junk, huh.Yes, I would love to have kept more skin on my knuckles, but I do change the paper often, and those teeny little levers are a joke.
Had one two months and it crapped out. Its not really a bearing at all, just a weird metal donut that started to melt the inside of the plastic case. I bought mine in '84, and have been diligently beating it to death ever since. Their belt sanders are about as sturdy as a styrofoam cup. A couple of kid's furniture projects later, bookselves, desks and dollhouses - the thing started making a very loud rattling noise.Its the same top bearing issue mentioned before. And after only 20 years. I've got other sanders, but this one has the right weight, the right size and (until last week), the right level of invincibility I need from powertools. I'll let you know in 2025 if it was worth it.
I wonder if there's something wrong with the clamps on a batch of these. We bought this a couple years ago and never really used it much. Just started trying to use it in earnest this evening and I will add my "paper falls off" woes to the group.I tried about ten times with a number of different types of sandpaper - it seems that the clamps tighten down when you pull up on the lever, but in order to lock the levers into place they "relax" just a little bit and the paper doesn't hold in place well. Just a tiny bit of sideways motion and yep, paper starts to slide right off.Sounds like they've had this model forever - maybe it's time the old B&D spent some money on R&D and upgraded their product a little bit.Looks like it goes on the garage sale pile and it's time to try out another.
I've had this sander for more than 15 years. The felt pad has worn completely off to the base. I sanded everything from cars to sheetrock. I can't count the times I've dropped it, and it still worked. I just placed an order for a new one for $25.00 it's not worth fixing it, or maybe if I make the time to find the parts. All around sander, light weight no frills.
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