Black & Decker 7558 1/3-Sheet Finishing Sander

by Black & Decker

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Whether you're removing paint or finishing surfaces, the Black & Decker 7558 1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander is the tool you need for sanding large surfaces. This tool is designed for maximum comfort and convenience, with a two-handed use design that offers less fatigue and greater control, as well as easy-to-use paper attachment clamps. The base sands flush on three sides to make work even easier. And you can be sure this tool will stand up to plenty of work, with its sealed switch that protects against dust damage, extending the tool's usability. The sander is backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Compact design provides better balance. Sands flush on 3 sides. Lever actuated paper clamps. Front handle for extra control. 10,000 OPM. 1.2A. 2 year home use warranty.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 13.2 x 6.2 inches ; 13.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000302U6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 7558
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,857 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #46 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sander for the $$, only a couple of issues, January 2, 2003

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William Dickerson (Runnells, IA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker 7558 1/3-Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my B&D 7448 for a bit over 4 years. I use it a lot and use it hard. I'm impatient so I push tools hard instead of letting things take their normal course.
I've never had a problem with the paper coming out, ever. In fact, on mine it's very tight and clamps quite hard.
I wish the levers were larger.
I'd like it to be quieter - however I can't hear the sander when the vac. is running anyway and one SHOULD use hearing protection when using power tools. Like the pros on TV do :-)
As far as "how it's made", mine finally got VERY loud and ran slow and erraticly - I found the upper "brearing" is a plain sleave. The other sealed ball bearings are perfect, but the top "bushing" by the brushes is shot to heck. It's gone. Yeah, I push, but for a few cents per unit, a ball bearing here would make it quieter and make the whole unit last longer over-all.
So, out I go looking for a bearing and I'll have my favorite sander running again. (I'm a top mechanic and specialize in electrical systems - and this is the most simple power tool I've ever opened!)
It's light, easy to use and the next best sander costs over twice as much, so I can replace a couple of bearings in 10 years and still have a cheaper sander .... Takes about 5 minutes to disassemble the sander and replace the bearing - takes longer to go get the bearing.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Disposable Sander?, August 31, 2000

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Dan Steele (North Pole, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker 7558 1/3-Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I sometimes fail to remember that one gets what they pay for and this sander was no exception to that rule. I saw the 'price' and the 'intent' of this tool right off the bat. The price was right in that it was practically free compared to its nearest competitor! Unfortunately, the competitor sander had a lot more 'intent', and consequently... higher quality, durability and reliability in mind during the design and manufacturing process. My new Porter Cable 550 will probably end-up in my Great Grandchildren's hands in serviceable condition, and I am not a Grandpa yet!

After taking this sander out of its box, and putting it to use, it soon became clear that I could not keep sandpaper on it. As a result of its Billion RPM orbital action, it kept tearing off along the securing clamps on either end of the sander. I tried about every little trick I could think of before tossing this tool into the "lesson-learned pile" of other bargain-priced power tools in my shop. You know, the ones too worthless to really use, and too valuable to throw away? Don't end up spending your money twice on the same sort of tool. GO GET A PORTER CABLE, OR EQUIVALENT!!! If you want the Black and Decker Sander above, send me an email and you can have mine for the cost of shipping!

Handy Dan

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR WOODWORKERS, July 2, 2002

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John Zottoli (Gainesville, Ga. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker 7558 1/3-Sheet Finishing Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own two of these, and they both have given up the ghost. This is the first bad review of a tool that I've given here[...], But I feel that the truth should be known. First of all, this thing takes way to long time to sand down anything. Either it eats the paper too fast, or like on my second one, the clamps were not strong enough, and the paper kept falling off. Not to mention that this thing is louder than my table saw.It's been a few years since mine died, and I've come to learn one undisputable fact. If you buy a low cost tool, you'll get poor results. What upsets me is that Black and Decker knows what kind of tool this is, but they still continue to make it the same way. No improvements at all. When I compare this to what I have now, they'll never get my money again. Don't put good money after bad. If you can't afford a high dollar sander, Ryobi has got a dandy little sander at an affordable price, and it's a heck of a lot better than this one. Buy anybody's but this one, you'll be glad you did. Sorry, Black and Decker, But I call it as I see it.