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Product Specifications
Part Number 1274DVS
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Item Package Quantity1
Batteries Included?No
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Amazon.com Review
Well-executed design combined with solid, reliable performance make this Bosch belt sander a tool with noticeable performance advantages. The Bosch features a magnesium-and-plastic housing that's lightweight yet durable. The tool is nicely balanced, comfortable, and easy to operate--important features in a tool that's often used for long periods of time for removing large amounts of stock. The Bosch comes with a cast-aluminum platen--so there's none of the warping that affects stamped-steel platens--and it sands perfectly flat right out of the box. Like many of the sanders in this class, the motor on the 1274 is aligned with the belt edge to allow flush sanding into corners. The tool's only drawback is that visibility is limited when sanding into tight corners, but that's a small minus when weighed against all the pluses. The belt-changing system works well--we didn't suffer any spring pinches--and the tracking adjustment tracks the new belt quickly and keeps it in place. There's a variable-speed dial built right into the trigger switch, which makes adjusting the belt speed fast and convenient. Wood magazine tested 10 3-by-21-inch sanders and liked the 1274DVS best. We agree that it's a great tool. --Mark McDonald
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
200 of 202 people found the following review helpful
This is an extremely well-designed and well-built sander. I have used many sanders and been disappointed by poor design and bad belt-changing clamping systems. Its variable speed eliminates the need to press harder or softer on the sanding surface, cutting down on the chance of gouging material or cutting divots in the surface. Changing the belts is easy: pull on the side lever and the belts slip on and off. There is an belt alignment adjustor which I set the first time I used it and haven't touched since. The front handle is removable for sanding up to obstructed edges. The dust bag actually works, and the sander can be hooked up to a dust collector. Most importantly, there are two accessories for the sander which make it versatile. The sanding stand turns the sander into an upside-down bench-mounted sander, and the optional fence provides a way to easily and accurately sand endgrain on wood. It's built in Switzerland and it looks and feels like it was made by Swiss watchmakers.
149 of 150 people found the following review helpful
I could not agree more with Jim Thompson on this sander. You can tell that alot of thought went into its design. It is so much more useful than ordinary belt sanders. For one thing the balance is perfect. You don't have to torque your wrist to get it to sand level. Because of the in line design, you can see both sides of the belt when you are sanding. Of course you have to watch it and keep it moving, but it's alot less work with the little Bosch than the others. It's a little slower than the fastest sanders. But what you sacrifice in speed, you gain in control and accuracy. I wouldn't buy one to sand floors, but for finish work you can't beat it. It's light enough to use one handed if you have to. It easily becomes a table top horizontal sander by flipping it over on its flat top.(it's even better with the sanding frame) The dust collection really does work. The front handle comes off for tight spots. Belt changes are a cinch with the lever action release. The variable speed is a lifesaver with soft woods, detail work where you don't want to take too much off or even rough grinding on chisels and plane irons. I have several Belt sanders from different manufacturers and this truly is my all time favorite.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
This is a great sander for a homeshop that is also a great buy for industrial use. Inexpensive and agile. The belt system used on this sander makes the workpiece highly visible. Also it is easy to keep from dipping.
PROS
** Inexpensive
** Lightweight
** Very agile
CONS
** Not the best tracking system
** Dust collector blows off (or gets in the way) alot.
** Requires alot of blowing out.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great sander - used to sand a deck
I really like this sander and have used it to sand a modest size deck (9' x 20') - lots of sanding belts but the sander was flawless. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Lee
Bosch Quality
I like this style of sander for many reasons. to early to tell if I'm real happy. Tracking seems to be an issue out of the box. I'll follow up after I figure it out.
Published 2 months ago by J. Schwitters
Bosch 1274DVS Belt Sander
The Bosch belt sander is very powerful for it's size. I built a cabinet and used it to sand the wood, very fast sanding smoothed out the panels perfectly. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gman
Can't get the device to track
I've hardly used this little puppy. I nicked the belt very slightly sanding a piece of aluminum, replaced the belt and it will not track properly or adjust now. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter ff
Meets my needs completely
It's been quite a while since my old belt sander gave up the ghost and I've been trying to make due with a DeWalt palm sander. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sonagolese
Come on, Bosch!!!
I'll start off by stating that I LOVE all of my other Bosch tools- from all the laser goodies to to the pneumatics to my planer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wolfgang Crumplemint
Great Lightweight Sander
I bought this sander sight unseen. I was looking for something that was lightweight and could be used for more than just floors. The 1274DVS 6. Read more
Published 5 months ago by zbo
Bosch 1274DVS Belt Sander
Not much to say about this sander because everything went correctly out of the box. The tracking adjustment went like the instruction manual said it should and it's easy to control... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rj Kleinfeld
not impressed
the box came with the security seal opened , a bad sign . I looks like the item had been returned . the problem is the sanding belt just flies off and the tension adjuster does not... Read more
Published 6 months ago by fredys boyz
Best belt sander I have ever used!
This Bosch belt sander is a dream, I have owned and tried out many belt sanders over the span of 40 years. This sander tracks straight, is lightweight and nearly dust-free. . Read more
Published 8 months ago by Philip K. Spencer
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