Hitachi Power Tools SB75B 3-Inch x 21-Inch Belt Sander

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Hitachi's new 2 speed sander works great for flush sanding applications. This 8.7 amp motor has a no-load low speed of 1,180 feet per minute and the high speed is 1,475 feet per minute. An internal labyrinth construction design keeps bearing dust free. Belt size on this tool is 3" x 21" and it weighs only 10 pounds. Comes with sanding belt and dust bag.

Product Description

8.7 Amp motor, forcible power for the toughest sanding jobs. Internal labyrinth construction, keeps bearings dust free for longer tool life and less maintenance.

Product Details

Product Manual [38kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 16 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.3 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: B00004T7XY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SB75B
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,633 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Buy - American Woodworker, January 8, 2002

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Mark McArthey (Oconomowoc, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi Power Tools SB75B 3-Inch x 21-Inch Belt Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

From AW #79 (April 2000), which can also be viewed online at the American Woodworker website.
HITACHI SB 75 is an excellent 3 in. x 21 in. sander. It has the highest amp motor in the group, the dust bag works well and it has two speeds. It would be handier if the low end of the speed range were lower, but it works OK. A weak spot is the belt-change lever. It's pointy and hard to pull. Get the bench stand to really make this one versatile.
8.7 amps, 1180/1475 FPM (feet per minute), 10 lbs.

24 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inadequate, September 3, 2001

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Doug sessions (lakeport, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi Power Tools SB75B 3-Inch x 21-Inch Belt Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

This unit looked like a 4" x 21" BELT SANDER. THE 3" SANDING BELT HAD OVER 1" OF SPACE LEFT ON THE SURFACE OF SANDER SIDE TO SIDE. THAT MEANS YOU WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT AREA THE SANDER WAS SANDING.If it had a 4" belt it would look OK.
Looks like someone made it with left over 4" sander parts. VERY POOR DESIGN.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest, February 7, 2007

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Mark Berryman "BargainKing" (KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi Power Tools SB75B 3-Inch x 21-Inch Belt Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have always been very happy with Hitachi tools, so whan I decided to upgrade from the "disposable" models I have used in the past, I saw that the Hitachi had more amps and a low price. After recieving the sander, I tried it out on some 8/4 oak and it bogged down almost to a standstill with not a lot of pressure. I took it to a tool repair and they did a hundred dollars work on it(free for me with warranty) and it seemed to ahve fixed it. Now with only a few more uses, it seems I am almost back to the way it was. If I had it to do over, I would go with Porter-Cable.