Bought one of these about 6 months ago and use it much more than I thought I would. It works very well and I couldn’t be happier. I also have the Wen oscillating spindle sander and a Wen 10” band saw they all work great so I cannot say anything bad about WEN.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback
@Rad_Pug2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one. Been waiting for my local Lowe's price of $180 to go down. Finally caved and went to Amazon and it was $120. Had to get it. Thanks for the reviews.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Stephen!
@barrybehrle7016 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Bought one for a friend. Like the belt vertical table conversion. Nice
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@joelynch10592 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one for Christmas. I peaked don't judge me! Thanks for the video!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Joe! Congrats!
@TriMattTV3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Matt!
@RandyGarbin3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have the same sander, and given its price, I have my fingers crossed it'll last me for a few years. It's so far served me well.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Randy! After over a year, I’m pretty confident that it will last, time will tell
@timvandyke81653 жыл бұрын
I have been researching 6" × 36" sanders. I have seem mixed reviews on the Wen. It is good to hear a review from someome who has used it a lot for at least a year. Thanks for the video!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! I appreciate you Watching! It has worked great for me!
@BODEMAN853 жыл бұрын
i picked one up a couple months ago from amazon, i have used it twice for about 1 hour each time. It has worked well both times but now the motor doesnt like to start without helping the belt along then it takes off and works. the capacitor tests pretty close to good, im guessing its the problem. Called WEN they are sending me a new CAP and Motor, after doing their series of troubleshooting tests over the phone, they are sure the motor is bad, i disagree but i didnt argue they are sending both at no cost, so we will see. Good luck with yours! Their customer service in my experience was top notch.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Nate! I’ve had mine for over a year now with no issues
@lesstein37473 жыл бұрын
Waiting on delivery of this unit..have the wen drill press and the bandsaw..for the price and work that I do it’s a great value. Always surprised at how sturdy these tool are!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Les! I agree! A great bang for the buck!
@tskipwadoo34472 жыл бұрын
The one Harbor Freight is difficult to change the belt. I’m about to buy one of these.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Haven’t had to change the belt yet so I don’t know
@chadbrown83772 жыл бұрын
I just bought this sander to do some metal work as a replacement for the wheel I have been using and I am excited to try it out. Most reviews have been very positive. I also own the WEN 10 Inch drill press and am happy as a clam with it. For the price have paid for these tools I think they should fit well in my DIY shop. Now where is the WEN 10x22" metal lathe?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Chad! Glad you like them… not sure if they have a metal lathe
@jhirn29572 жыл бұрын
I need a sharpener and went from considering diamond stones, to the Wen sharpener, to maybe just getting this beast and making a sharpening jig. Feel like this could serve multi purposes in my finite space and finite budget. WEN is really killing it rn. They kinda manage to emulate 95% of performance despite 50-75% of the “build quality”, but for 25% of the cost for the tools they emulate. I’m considering the Bauer version of this sander from harbor freight but I just had such a great customer service experience with my tracksaw, Wen’s a no brainer. Oh it’s also $20 cheaper than the Bauer/harbor freight 4” belt sander. HOW???
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Joseph! Appreciate the feedback
@versatileduplicity93132 жыл бұрын
awesome !
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@les29983 жыл бұрын
Nice review on this.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@colemahaney8803 жыл бұрын
with military discount 114 usd at lowes ........love mine
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Cole! Awesome deal!
@colemahaney8803 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ have a great weekend Tom
@shockwave9726 ай бұрын
Just bought this on Amazon for 109 worth every penny!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ6 ай бұрын
Thanks for Watching Richard! Thats a great deal!
@giaxxone Жыл бұрын
I just bought this exact sander with Bauer branding from harbor freight for $99. Aside from the color and label the only difference is the stop/guard for the belt.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Enjoy!
@tubbs2008032 жыл бұрын
I think I got one of the very last of the previous generation one before this model and mine runs like a champ. Big orange not so boxy not sure of the model number. Make sure you blow out your motor with compressed air from time to time and they'll last longer.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Dustin! Appreciate the tip
@frankb.355611 ай бұрын
Great review! Just ordered one. Newer version does not have cast iron base.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
@ranacherian3 жыл бұрын
i see they changed that orange turn knob design on the newer one.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! I have not seen that, Thanks for sharing!
@NormanMcGregor3 жыл бұрын
I have this unit and YES I recommend it too!!
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norman! For the home hobbyist it’s perfect!
@SmithWesson903 жыл бұрын
Is the Ryobi 4x36 the same quality same abilities? My uses are light wood work and knife making.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching!
@JGDarkOne3 жыл бұрын
@@SmithWesson90 It seems like generally the WEN, RYOBI, BAUER all have a similar shared model probably owned by their parent company and distributed by them. They all seem to be exactly the same give or take a few details like the position the switch is facing and the plate looks.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
@appalachianman824 Жыл бұрын
Its on sale for $91 today !
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
That’s a great deal! Thanks for Watching
@grizztough40913 жыл бұрын
does it also work for metal? Like axe heads, hammers, basic hand tool restoration, rust removal? Is it strong enough? Obviously I would use different grits. Maybe grinding a rough edge on an axe for final sharpening?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Good question! I have used it on metal with no issues
@b3arwithm33 жыл бұрын
Can we glue velcro on the disk to make swaping sanding discs faster?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I don’t think that will work... good idea though
@kkperu6375 Жыл бұрын
I used one for a fee months heavily to fine-shape wood, and it came out of the box working as intended. when it came time to change the belt it that’s when the frustration began as the locking mechanism was too flimsy/weak to provide tension in the belt to keep from sliding around. I would not recommend this.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! Ive not had that issue changing the sanding belt
@kkperu6375 Жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Thanks I'm glad that you didn't! I had the arrows on the belt going the right way too!
@jimdimitrios12 жыл бұрын
thinking of getting one, but is the disc sander guid tight in the plate groove? ive seen a few brands where its sloppy
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching….?
@versatileduplicity93132 жыл бұрын
Could I just use it without the guard
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching……
@versatileduplicity93132 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I hope mines work. Haven’t tested it yet
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for a little over 2 years with no issues
@clinthightowerclinthightow49508 ай бұрын
Sound quality is low volume is low video is great but can't hear you well have to turn the volume all the way up.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ericsprado4631 Жыл бұрын
Would somebody show how to change the belt????That is biggest buggaboo with lower priced belt grinders......
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Eric! Havent had the need to do that, You were able to get a spare belt?
@travis96212 жыл бұрын
Mine quit working after a few months. The motor stopped and smells burnt... Junk
@rancehess34582 жыл бұрын
The one my son bought me had problems right out of the box. Didn't use it for a few months, didn't even unpack it, so I couldn't send it back. I turn it on and before even using it, the belt won't turn. It just hums and then trips the breaker. Nothing is binding, the motor is defective. This happens several times until it FINALLY starts turning. Has very limited power and stalls out easily. I am going to trash it and buy a Bucktool. They have much better reviews.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching Rance! Appreciate the feedback
@deejo30212 жыл бұрын
Picked one up for $20
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Awesome deal!
@josephromero15963 жыл бұрын
is that a 2.5 inch dust port?
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes
@josephromero15963 жыл бұрын
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ there either out of stock or $210 now on Amazon lol I guess I’ll wait a bit
@josephromero15963 жыл бұрын
Found one on eBay $132😎 ty
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@wessunde28012 жыл бұрын
@@josephromero1596 I'm looking at this one. It's $121usd on Amazon right now. It seems to be the same as a half dozen other brands, with the exception of color scheme & a couple minor surface details .
@PaintHerWhite2 жыл бұрын
I bought one and regretted it. The tool support in front of the disc is only supported on one side, and flexes a lot. The sanding disc ran with a wobble. And a large plastic piece behind the sanding disc had mounting tabs that broke off, allowing it to rest against the back side of the disc, creating racket. The one thing this has going for it is that it was cheap, but it is equally cheaply made. For all their bragging about making quality tools, WEN dropped the ball on this one.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Over 2 years with mine and I haven’t had an issue. I appreciate the feedback
@murph1414 Жыл бұрын
Goo Gone Adhesive Remover works wonders on all adhesives.
@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching James! Appreciate the feedback