Is This VEVOR Belt Sander is Actually Good?

[@rawwetzel]

That had to be the worst review I have ever seen . Gave no details at all

[@802Garage]

What... Else... Did you want to know?

[@steveh8724]

Exactly! How are we supposed to make a sound buying decision without more details. You know, like: How many grains of abrasive are adhered to the belt? What color are the electrons from the VFD? How many sparks per millisecond? What flavor is the white paint? Are all the protons positively charged? Does it go well with General Tso's for lunch? How fast does it fall if you drop it from an airplane? Does it feature variable reluctance? Why is the Turbo Encabulator not even mentioned?

[@d.j.roberts187]

“Covid 23” was worth every second

[@raymondj8768]

LMFAOROTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@steveh8724

[@SH19922x]

This guys the king of long winded videos containing nothing

[@jmonsted]

All of the things that are likely to go wrong with this thing are easily replaced (bearings, motor, VFD), so that makes it a lot more sensible than the "you'll never find parts" stuff like the welder.

[@christophercarsonsmith5088]

you can convert these to a 2x72 fairly easy by cutting off a couple inches of the bar that holds the platten. I came across a tutorial on KZbin if you want to look into it.

[@cae2487]

Tay just a heads up on the small wheel attachment don't run it over 40-50% power or you'll burn the bearings out. They are designed to handle that much rpm.

[@cletusberkeley9441]

Got mine yesterday. Built a trolley cart with heavy cast concrete base and locking 6"castors, did the 2x72" mod, added a water mist, catch/quench bucket, LED work-light and simplified controls (fwd/stop/rev switch, 10-turn speed pot) and an air blast nozzle. This beast is awesome!❤😂 .....working on making a cerammic-glass platen now!😂😂😂 This is a great asset in my shop! BTW, it now ships in two wooden crates (platen, wheels and arm in the smaller box).

[@cletusberkeley9441]

Just built a Ceramic Glass platen for it and also 3D printed a block that keeps a bar magnet about .125" away from the belt as it comes round the lower pulley to trap metallic particulate. This beast works great!

[@peterclinch1191]

Did you make a video of those mods you just mentioned ? Would love to see

[@cletusberkeley9441]

@peterclinch1191 unfortunately I did not.

[@darenscott1718]

I have a Pheer 2x72 grinder, its made in the USA (Oregon), came with a USA made wash down rated motor$$$, fairly cheap, its pretty rad. It only cost a couple hundred more than the Vevor. But to the point of my post. It comes with a warning about running the small wheel attachment at high speeds. Apparently the smaller bearings are not rated for them, and will wear out quicker.

[@jacobdillon3635]

Do you like it so far? I'd seriously consider buying it if you like urs

[@darenscott1718]

@@jacobdillon3635 I bought it specifically for knife making and it works well for that purpose. Now if I could only make a decent knife. That's a me problem not a grinder problem. But I found that I use it for every single metal fab project that I do. It's so easy to bring a small piece to the tool rather than and angle grinder to the piece. I think the Pheer grinder is well made, it's easy to modify the tooling to meet my needs. My only complaint is that at really low speeds I can stall the motor, but thats an issue of the KBC variable frequency drive. He sells another VFD as an up grade that should fix the problem. Not that it is a big problem for me, I can always increase the speed until it doesn't stall or go at it a bit softer taking less material. I've owned mine for 5 years and it has never so much as hiccuped. I have no regrets with the purchase.

[@802Garage]

Wow those Pheer look like REALLY nice machines! Their cheapest ready to go model looks to start at about $1250, so definitely worth considering vs the Vevor. I say that as someone who is working with Vevor too. The next model up is $1550, which is 50% more money, but wow they are pretty machines. All CNC steel look like something NASA would use.

[@CGT80]

House Work is another youtuber who sells kits and plans for 2x72 grinders, USA made. Mine is 3 hp 3 phase and runs up to 8,000+ surface feet per minute. Even though I built a cnc plasma table, I opted for the laser cut kit. It works horizontal or vertical. My vfd is a quality unit from an automation company and I mounted it remotely and built a cover for the remote display and wired in common switches and control knob that are bigger and tough to be used with welding glove. If they wear out or become damaged, they are easy and cheap to replace. The display is calibrated to read surface feet per minute. Helicopter John is a man who designed and built an all aluminum 2x72 grinder which has a rotary platen with different wheel sizes, flat platen, slack belt area, and small wheel holder. He shared his cad files with me and I built my own modified version out of steel for the House Work grinder. These grinders are great for cleaning up plasma cut parts. They do not replace an angle grinder or right angle die grinder for some of the detailed work, especially on corners, but together, they allow you to quickly finish parts.

[@chiphill4856]

Tldr

[@Monkeymike68918]

We just got one at the shop. I'm really happy with it. I've never had experience with the American 2x72 belt sanders, so i didn't know how they compare. But after spending a few hours behind it, I'd recommend it

[@random10730]

i like how you both backed up at the same time when the thing got up to speed for the first time with the belt on. 🤣🤣

[@dksmith605]

Yeah man, when they spun it up for the first time I was thinking "dude, get out of that plane of rotation!"

[@eideticgoone7035]

The trajectory of the belt from the motor pulley to the tension pulley is angled perfectly to fling stuff at eye level. This happened when the small pry bar was first touched at about 8:20 into the video. Perhaps adding a small safety cover over the tension pulley to catch just that angle would help. Its hard to say what will exactly cause some particles to get caught on the belt long enough to come around and be flung, but it just seems like a real danger. Someone is sure to use the grinder without safety glasses at some point. Stay safe.

[@mrrberger]

Unfiltered VFD gets coated in the boards KaBoom. Look at a German made VFD, the unit's either sealed of sporting an air filter. Best put a small filter on the infeed for that sucker.

[@9z4clb]

Hello, hello!!! Received mine this morning! I'm in love with this beast already, very well built indeed. Of course, now I'm going to modify the shit out of it...... Let the mods begin. I will post a video of the setup when done😂😂

[@LiftArcStudios]

Would love to see your modifications when you're done!

[@thekiltedblacksmith2948]

Still not crazy about you having to stick your face next to a moving belt to power on and off. Maybe raise the VFD and converter to bench height.

[@ReadyUpGo]

You are but a few days ahead of my purchase, arrival and now setup of exactly the same unit, so I am glad to watch you two knuckleheads go at it. Thank you for the helpful video.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Vevor is really investing in all these youtube channels! Seems like every time I turn around, they have one of their products being "reviewed". Not sure I'd want an 82" belt when 72" are pretty standardized here in the US. For a grand...

[@ahbushnell1]

I'm impressed. Three phase motor means no brushes. Nice

[@andrewcourt5156]

Hi from New Zealand.. really enjoy your videos…only serious when you need to be! You version of “group therapy at the funny farm”! An electrician who knows what he / she is doing would be able connect up a E-stop plus a nice big and more accessible knob to adjust the speed… that having to bend down to find the speed knob is a bit dangerous… gets your head / hair just a little closer to the belt. I still find it odd that 3 phase power is a bit of an oddity / novelty in US workshops… here it is just normal… With that sander it seems a hell of a waste of several hundred dollars of electrical kit to in essence to give you speed control !! Keep up the good work !

[@JCWren]

It's amusing how similar their website is to Harbor Freight's.

[@Bottlemaker1]

I wish HF would sell one I wouldn’t hesitate as much since they have a decent return policy and are local

[@Bob_Adkins]

If it stays under $1000, I'll be getting 1 of those! I like the way Vevor is slanted more toward professional, commercial, manufacturing, and industrial tools, where most of HFT stuff is for weekend use.

[@shortbusdog]

Build your own. They’re pretty simple and it won’t be made in China

[@thomasstreich6564]

@@shortbusdog What is wrong with built in china? You get the quality you are willing to pay for. And Build your own is easy said, but not easy made. I have build my own and after that I would never build one Again. Motor, VFD, Wheels And small parts you have to buy were around 500 €. With the Time you spend plus Material you are at the same range of 1000 €. And for me it was again a confirmation of the saying: "All you don't want to do your self, you have to Pay for." And vice versa.

[@shortbusdog]

@@thomasstreich6564 building your own is pretty easy. I’ve done it, would never buy one after building one, it’s a very simple project. And China sucks, I understand that they don’t build strictly garbage but I prefer not to support China if possible.

[@clintchapman4319]

Would have been nice to see one of ya'll put it through it's paces. I have no idea whether it's any good or not.

[@Monkeymike68918]

I just got one. I'm happy with it. I used a 1x30 for the last few years. This new sander is so much better.

[@mrmidnight32]

Vivor is the harbor freight of Amazon

[@gp_fabrication]

Great sander but I will have to be rocking my harbor freight grinder for a while still as I have to get the welders bought first.

[@foxwoodforge2924]

pick up a few 2 x 72 belts and be sure they work... 2 x 82 is a rare item

[@bookie60]

Just FYI you can get into an American made product with a better VFD but only a flat platen and no large wheel in this price range from Origin blade maker. Not affiliated with them in any way, just a satisfied customer for about 10 years. Not dissing on the Vevor unit but I would tend to trust the VFD sold with the Origin more. Plus if I remember correctly it can be wired for 220 or 110 without the need for the transformer and is a sealed unit so no worry of dust or water ingress.

[@AlexanderBurgers]

the 230v plug on the motor is an European type E/F combo plug, which works pretty much anywhere in Europe. But yeah, tricky if you only have the US plugs.

[@Hellsatanx]

vevor is awesome cause they make what you need for a good price, unlike a lot of other companies that make the same thing but with a bunch of stuff you don't need for a much higher price

[@bobbyrodriguez3742]

You guys rule!!! Love this content. Hope the best for you all.

[@d.j.roberts187]

I mean… with all of those attachments, it doesn’t look bad.. I’ve made two of my own. Seems worth it for knife makers

[@robdixon945]

Thanks for the show guys 🍻 🇦🇺

[@JayRalston1041]

What is your long term opinion of the Rolling Garage Stool?

[@peatergriffin]

I always wanted one of these and now someone make one that I don't need to sell myself for. Beautiful.

[@cletusberkeley9441]

I bought one. It will be in my shop here in Trinidad next week. Already got me a shitload of belts for it. Vevor makes great stuff! Shipping it to the Caribbean was a bitch! Will build a dedicated roll-cart for it.😂

[@ryanbailey5167]

Hello. I recently bought the exact same VEVOR sander, but I have a bit of a problem, it is probably, in terms of electrical installation, poorly grounded and the electric current runs through the entire body of the sander quite strongly :D Did you have the same problem?

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Meh, I will make my own from YT Jer Schmidt's plans; already have the VFD, an AMERICAN Dayton motor and the wheels, just need to get on the steel.

[@indigenous.rabbit2877]

From what I have heard Vevor stuff is actually quite good in general, only thing that they kind of skimp on are things like bearings. They use regular deep groove ball bearings on everything, even when there are axial loads like in their routers, mills and lathes etc. In a case like this that really doesnt matter as there are hardly any.

[@jimfoley9445]

Hello, just started watching your channel today. Watched the shop build, benchs,stadium, seat,bar ,container, etc. and that was binging today. Im sure someone has told you by now but a small and large speed squares are real handy as a guide for the plasma and a aluminum yardstick. Then grab two of the stops with the brass thumb screws for a framing square and pu on the yardstick, it lays flat and can follow contour of tanks or large pipe and raises them enough to guide plasma torch. Im a steamfitter not a carpenter so im sorry I dont know the correct name of those stops but have used to cut steel and their intended use on a framing square to mark out the stringers for stairs and roof joists, the angle at ridge beam and birdsmouth at walls. love your videos and the tools you got, cant wait to watch you fire them up. good luck, Jim

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice looking machine!!!

[@mikedesensi6391]

as far as I know a 82 inch belt isnt a standard for most belt grinders, the question can it run a 2X72 belt, if it cant that would be a deal breaker

[@ozzyfranf]

This is typically used in knifemaking. They are usually 2x72 though.

[@colindreher3799]

Could you use a 72" belt instead of trying to source decent 82" belts?

[@SWResto]

use the 220 plug from Vevor mig tig see if it works?

[@coreybrenner]

1-phase to 3-phase, because they can use a simple 3-phase speed and direction controller to get you decent controls on the belt. It's good to know these tools are serviceable.

[@paulerenberger1286]

You can build one of these and you’d probably be with in a couple hundred of what this cost. Save your time as it’s valuable and just get this and make mods to suit your needs

[@TomTom-nw6jx]

Hey bro, I just ran into this video because I am looking to get a grinder. Are you the guy that was on a show I used to watch called "Salvage Dogs"?

[@andrewrobinson2869]

Just starting out hoping to start blacksmithing , I bought my 2 burner forge from vevor. It was only $150au so this being $1500 au seems very expensive.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I subscribed, but i watch regardless, because you gents are freaking hilarious and entertaining

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Awesome Job. Hopefully you guys get great use out of it for many years to come my friends. Great job reviewing it. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@wrstew1272]

Killer package! (Analytical Response taken care of for this video!) 😂

[@Kosmonooit]

Most if not all brushless power tools are 3 phase as well.

[@mtcruse]

Next fab project - guards and shit.

[@GlennInLaguna]

8:46 It says 2 x 82. Where do you get 82” belts?

[@zahnklyberg9448]

I shortened tool arm by 1.5” to accommodate 2/72” still accepts 82 also

[@tpadgett2]

I've used mine daily for almost 2 years with absolutely no hiccups. I also have the big anvil from Vevor, which has also blown me away for the money. So far, Vevor has the crown as far as I can tell for low cost professional tools.

[@davebrookbank4831]

My vevor anvil 60 kilos came with many cracks, 4 inch long on the face. vevor are junk in my opinion

[@Jeffrose_]

That belt grinder is a good price concidering you get everything except one bolt😢.

[@Rhifan01]

Ha! They both take a step backwards on initial startup. 😅

[@jtambor1]

Why no more Wyatt?

[@LiftArcStudios]

So Wyatt still comes by the shop all the time, but he's actually starting his own business called Sound & Steel Creations around the corner from us! You'll likely see him in more videos in the future :) Super happy for him and we know he's gonna do some awesome stuff we will want to show you all!

[@bogenjaeger98]

Quick word of causion, there is no protective earth at ALL, 3 wire to the motor for three phases, it might be dangerous to use. And the strange plug is a Germany Style plug called Schutzkontaktstecker. There is the PE bypassed too on the 110 to 220 transformer.

[@thomhill2054]

Nice! Good video.

[@joshg8458]

Looks similar to the ameriblade setup.

[@ArmchairGuru]

Alec Steele makes a decent belt grinder. blacksmith on youtube

[@wideboatbluebell3021]

Is this Vevor belt sander is actually good, what does this mean!

[@MarthaTorres-gu7vd]

Iv got a few vevor products. They seem descent.

[@YuliGrinding]

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[@zorinho20]

Almost 800 euros seems pretty expensive. I bought other Vevor tools and they had great prices.

[@wrstew1272]

The humor is appreciated! Now go weld something 😂

[@solarguy6043]

3 phase electric motors in the 1-3 hp category can be 85-low 90's % efficiency. Single phase in the same size can be 70 to very close to 90% efficient. Technically correct, three phase wins. Having said that, every time you convert electricity (or any other kind of energy) to another form/voltage/phase/frequency.......you lose efficiency. So if you run your particular machine in such a way that the electricity has to go from 120 to 220 single phase, and then from 220 single phase to 220 3 phase, it is a virtual certainty that a name brand (decent quality) 220V single phase motor, plugged straight into a 220 single phase socket on the wall, will beat your machine for efficiency. If you're talking about anything bigger than 10 or 15 hp, 3 phase pretty much always wins because you can get it in the higher voltages commonly seen at commercial/industrial places. You would be hard pressed to even find a 10 hp single phase motor. But then the big factor is the higher voltage, not just the fact that it's 3 phase. To make more meaningful claims, you really have to talk about two very specific motors.

[@onehot57]

You will want to keep that inverted in a dust free environment,or you will be replacing it!

[@michaelboone5398]

New Sub, good video

[@nathancole8188]

This thing is 2k canadian. Not a chance in hell id buy it for that much.

[@richardseifried7574]

Thank you for Not making me watch you unpack the box.

[@802Garage]

I mean it is a $1,000 tool, but dang does that thing look well made. For a shop that needs a belt sander every day, makes total sense.

[@justaguy4788]

$768 on Amazon

[@bernardmauge8613]

Should be $600 IMO

[@SixtyAte]

I love lamp

[@loricrane5315]

Osha? Approved ?

[@916619jg]

Nice electric scooter

[@jessealmanza3724]

Are you guys going to do anything to the two bathrooms doors? So you can take a shit or shower with out someone looking in at you.

[@alanswanson1952]

A grand is a lot for a belt sander

[@erikljung5096]

👍🏻👍🏻👨‍🏭

[@Rowganlife]

i dont understand why they charge so much for theses

[@opa_plays_mw5318]

How in the f do you get free stuff with reviews like this?

[@P-J-W-777]

The algorithm doesn’t work in your favor because you’re not young enough, don’t blow up anything, don’t purposefully destroy your equipment and make up BS video titles.

[@chiphill4856]

Huh??

[@abitoffcenter383]

Well, you had me till I figured out that one guy had fingernail polish on. 🤦‍♂Geez

[@LiftArcStudios]

That's what happens when you're a good dad and you have a 10 year old daughter. Not sure if you're trying to imply there's a problem with that - Walker

[@abitoffcenter383]

@@LiftArcStudios Yes I know, I'm dad, daddy, or Pawpaw to seven kids. 3 daughters, 3 sons, and 1 granddaughter. So have I had my nails painted? Yes, but only at the house. It doesn't take much to get it off. A shop towel and a bit of break cleaner and your done. Is there a problem with it? Well tbph, it depends upon the context. Considering that we have children these days "identifying" as everything from a cat to a ham sandwich. Yes, I'd call that a problem. Letting our daughters (although two of mine are out on their own and one is kinda sorta on her own (collage) paint nails is one thing. Drag striper story hour at our local elementary school is something TOTALLY different. So what's that have to do with you? Just because you aren't at the local school. That doesn't mean y'all aren't role models to someone who watches. No matter if you want to be or not. Because you are YT influencers. I'd bet my farm that all of you have young ones that idolize you. I know I know, you're probably laughing right now. Well, don't sell yourself short!! So yes, how you conduct yourselves, from how you talk to having fingernail polish on is important. So is there something "wrong" with it? It all depends upon the context. A man being daddy, of course not!! That aside, I guess it all depends on your personal feelings and convictions.

[@eoghanfla6343]

Covid 23 cracked me up! Mmmmm deep sniff.

[@mhathaway8711]

always fun to watch jobbers fumble around

[@mhathaway8711]

nothing wrong with vevor for a hobby shop

[@johnkauffman1191]

Yeah, everything’s great when you get it for free lol

[@JustinSeiffert]

Not all 1 phase motors need a start cap pls at least google befor telling wrong stuff

[@christopherbooth1772]

Commenting

[@Mr.Safety]

yes... i know chinese 😆

[@davebrookbank4831]

I have purchased several vevor items and they all were junk, buyer beware

[@piuniverse9306]

😂😂😂😂 COVID 23 = day made

[@scotty362100]

So you actually thought it would be a good idea to put the speed control and electronics BELOW the belt where all the metal dust/filings get thrown while using?!? In a box that obviously isn't sealed?!? Really - any semblance of common sense has left the studio/building/town/county/state/continent.

[@charlesmiles9115]

😛😛😛😛😛❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@magomat6756]

safety why ? there are a lot chinees, we hire a other chinees

[@d.j.roberts187]

Covid 23 😂😂

[@jforrest2140]

Is is is is

[@drummer57]

Save your money on vevor products trash customer support stinks

[@Metaz]

:D

[@cocarr1]