Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

by Black & Decker

Product Description

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The Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp Belt Sander puts plenty of power in a compact package to perform your heavy-duty sanding needs. The 3-by-18-inch belt sander features a 5.2 Amp motor for powerful performance, while its streamlined design and ergonomic features--including a lock-on button--make for comfortable extended use. The sander is designed to sand flush to vertical surfaces, and its automatic belt tracking feature makes for smoother removal, making work both more effective and efficient. The sander comes with a dust bag and a sanding belt. It is covered by a 2-year warranty.

Product Description

3" x 18", 5.2A Belt Sander, Automatic Belt Tracking Sets Belt In Position, Compact Ergonomic Design, Lock On Button For Continuous Use, Dust Collection For Cleaner Work Area, Flush Sands To Vertical Surfaces, Belt Release Lever For Easy Paper Changes, Includes Dust Bag & 1 Sanding Belt.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6.2 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005RV8Q
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: BR300
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,357 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Low frills, economical belt sander, January 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

Most of the time, I buy the tools that get the best reviews... and when it comes to a router, planer or table saw, that's not a bad idea. In my world, it's unnecessary to apply the same scrutiny to a belt sander - after all, this is not a tool for finish sanding. This is for fast, aggressive removal of material.

To be fair, I am an amateur woodworker restoring a 100-year old house and a belt sander is something I use infrequently at best. For the occasions that I do need one, this does the job more than adequately.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did not work very well, April 30, 2006

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jw "jw" (ma, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this sander at Lowes because it was inexpensive,

about $50, and I also thought that Black and Decker was

still a good name. Used the sander to sand old floor

adhesive off of plywood. The floor was approximately 4'X 6'.

For a brief moment I thought this tool purchase was going

to be worth the price. This is the first belt sander I have

ever used. I went through 4 belts in about 1 hour.

The belts would track true and sand good for a short time.

Then the belts would go off track and cut into the plastic

housing. I could turn it off and manually adjust the belt

back into the proper position but they would just go off track

even quicker after the first time. One of B&D's big selling

points is automtic belt tracking, no adjustment neccesary. It

did not work for me. I returned it to Lowes the next day no

problem.

I was going to buy the variable speed Dewalt until I read the

reviews about it on this site. I was cheap before so I thought

if I spent $200 on a sander I could pretty much expect to get a

good machine but now I am not so sure. I really like the idea

of being able to mount the Dewalt on it's stand and use it as

a fixed sander. Not sure what I am going to do now.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars for a beginner at best, February 5, 2006

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Ben Strand "Ben" (Centerville, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BR300 5.2 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got this sander as a youth beginner and at that time I was unimpressed. If you use this type of sander very infrequently or you are buying this for a person that has a BEGINNING interest in woodworking this is the tool for you to buy. If you plan on going in any way beyond that plan on being disappointed and plan on buying a higher quality sander. I was told this same thing and didn't listen at a younger age. Oh well small price mistake I guess.