Fisch Precision Tools BDS99460 4-Inch/6-Inch 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Belt/Disc Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase

by Fisch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

BDS99460 4 X 6 Sanding Center-4" X 36" belt and 6" disk are common sizes for replacement sandpaper-a heavy cast iron base with 4 rubber feet add stability to the unit-tracking of the belt is easy with 1 knob-2-1/4" I.D. dust spout for vacuum hook up-aluminum die cast miter gauge mounts into the 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" cast iron tilt work table. This table easily mounts to either the belt or disk. The belt can be used horizontally or in a vertical position with the work table. The motor is totally enclosed for protection from dust.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 49.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000WOD1A
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: BDS99460
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,094 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #73 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Combination Disc & Belt Sanders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality of Assembly, November 21, 2004

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Robert H. Morazes (Mechaniscville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools BDS99460 4-Inch/6-Inch 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Belt/Disc Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this unit instead of the Delta, because I didnt like the comments about its light weight construction.

So now I have the Heavy weight, and it looks like it will do the job, however. There is a lack of attention to detail in the way things fit together.

My biggest gripe is the the alignment hole that the guide plate fits into is not perpendiclar to the belt and the disc.

Which means you need to adjust the screws on the bottom of the plate whenever you change from belt to disk.

Then the 4 holes for the dust scoop do not align with the 4 threaded mounting holes.

In this modern age of CNC machining, one would think this would be a simple task.

The unit is made in Tiawan, but smacks of early Chinese lack of quality.

So far it has sanded well.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars you get what you pay for, November 12, 2004

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edd "ed" (Hudson Valley, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools BDS99460 4-Inch/6-Inch 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Belt/Disc Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recieved this sander two weeks ago and just had the time today to put it together.

Assembly went easy.

Started it up and the belt guard was clanging aroud (factory installed). There are two screws that hold it in place. They were loose, tightened them. Restarted still clanging,

Upon further examination the bracket was loose inside the cover. removed the cover and disc plate the spot weld did not hold

Called Fisch and guess what they are not open on Fridays. It is a business day.

Stay away from Fsch, poor customer service, poor quality control and poor product.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sanding Center, August 28, 2004

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Bernardus CM VAN GOOL (Glenville, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools BDS99460 4-Inch/6-Inch 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Belt/Disc Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

A quality machine for a modest price. Solid cast iron base, instead of steelsheet or cast aluminum of similar lesser quality machines from the competition. Austrian engineering now also manufactured in Claysville PA. Its website http://fisch-woodworking.com/about.html describes the history of Fisch Precision Woodworking Machines and Tools. Highly recommended.