This is a review of the WEN 6″ Belt & Disc Sander that I’ve had for over a year. I also give some tips on using the dust port, and show of my low-tech dust collector accessory.
Other videos mention in this video:
Make PVC Dust Collection Fittings: https://youtu.be/ugUZYmrqejs
SawStop Jobsite Saw Unboxing & 5 Month Review: https://youtu.be/3zbYR5ok1V0
Replacing a Sanding Disc: https://youtu.be/PKOLf9SPRQ8
Product seen in this video:
WEN 6″ Belt & Disc Sander: http://amzn.to/2DNqGfJ
Abrasive Cleaning Stick: http://amzn.to/2CcB93Z
FlexForm Hose Kit – 2 1/2″ – Rockler: http://amzn.to/2CEOFNd
Remote Control Outlet Switch (Westek): https://thd.co/2DatBOL
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I am glad you reviewed that sander I was looking at one,now I will buy one.
Dust collection for dummies and I love it.
Thanks Dan. If I were you, I’d be running to the patent office ASAP.
Definitely good review.
I’ve been debating on getting that sander.
Thanks for the info!
I love your ingenious dust collection solution!
I just bought a bunch of WEN shop tools. I haven’t set them up as yet. But the reviews are all top notch compared to other “similar” price tools like Porter Cable, etc. Glad to see you use them. Gives a bit of confidence when you hear somebody else does & isn’t experiencing any issues…
Hilarious! – you may not help to sell any sanders, but you could sell a lot of cardboard boxes.
Shark Tank – Here comes Dan…..
Yet another “benefit” of Amazon Prime. 🙂 I have a similar belt sander (almost all your tips and comments apply – thanks) and I’ll cut a cardboard box tomorrow to create my own dust collector. I may show you up and paint mine!
Although my Delta 4’x36″ belt sander, which I inherited from my Dad, is almost exactly the same in every way to your Wen, I found that I must clamp mine to the workbench to prevent it from moving. I feel safer having at least one clamp on it.
Another excellent video, Dan.
I’ve got the Harbor Freight sander combo. I’m like you, don’t press so hard to bog down the motor. I’m very please with my combo set-up. I use it just about daily. Thanks for the video, keep the coming.
Been eyeing this sander and the oscillating belt and spindle sander. still unsure which to go with…. Thanks for reviewing
Has NASA called yet, given your elite problem solving skills? WAIT … do you live in Houston!
Thanks for this review. I’ve been trying to decide on this machine or the Ridgid spindle/belt sander. Since I have the spindle mandrels, etc, I was leaning toward this WEN.
I design products professionally and I often use cardboard for the first prototypes. It’s cheap and easy to fabricate with. It even laser and cnc routes well. It takes the time and $$ risk out of prototyping which makes it easier to be creative.
Love it 😉
Almost impossible to get PVC in sweden, has to do with it being illegal for water (I belive) so there’s on market for it
Great video. Great review. I love the down to earth nature of the author — Newbie Dan.
I have this same sander and have had no problems with it. Your box solution is very practical!
It doesn’t matter what it looks like as long as it works, it comes under the “KISS” method (Keep it simple stupid) and simple is the best way to go.
I like the idea my brother very nice Review 🙂
This was a great review seeing I have been going back and forth about buying this sander. I do 95% hardwood work but looks like this will do the job without breaking the bank.
Good review Dan. I have the smaller one that is from HF but for my needs it works great too. That abrasive stick is great too…I also have one of them. I’m going to adapt mine to your “box” dust collection system too. I enjoy your videos Dan and I appreciate all you do to help this “dummy” especially!!
Nice straight forward review! Gotta love that box dust collector system. I may be in the market for one of those…….Thanks
Nice review. I’ve been looking for a good belt/disc sander so this one goes on my list. Also, if you need to clean your sanding disc or belt there is a cheap alternative you may have laying around. I had an old tube of clear silicone caulk that I found had dried completely up, so I cut the tube open and used the cylinder to clean my sanding pads. It works about as well as my crepe cleaning stick and would have gone in the trash otherwise.