WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt

WEN has really surprised me more than almost any other brand in the last 5 years. If you're honest and don't need the high cost of yellow, red, or blue, then orange is for you. I found this tool very easy to use and well thought out. Belt changes are quick and easy by pushing the tip against a solid surface. It then locks back automatically, just enough to slip the belt off. A new one goes on just as easily. When the belt is in place, there is a button inside the vacuum port area (which is removable if you don't need it), and when you press it, the belt tensions automatically. I have used this with 4 different belts and all have tracked perfectly. No further adjustment necessary. Variable speed is separate from on off making that feature very handy. For the price.......Amazing. Longevity I expect to be like my other WEN tools, which is longer than I expected. Runs pretty quietly compared to air operated as well.

35 down to 28, very powerful and NO BATTERIES!!! So tired of having to charge, charging or having extra packs on hand, thank you WEN!!! Using to help on porting intake manifolds and works "Awesome Baby!!!"

For a very inexpensive power tool, this surpassed my expectations. At least thus far. I've only had it for a few weeks, so I can't speak to overall durability. Pros: It has been a workhorse for me during a deck refinishing project at my house. I've pushed it hard for over an hour at a time and it's held up. The sanding action works well and it gets into so many places my other sanders can't. The belts are relatively inexpensive and if you use the tool correctly, you don't burn many up. Cons: Changing the belt is harder than it should be. Getting the existing belt off is easy. You push in on the end and it clicks in place to relieve the tension so it allows for swapping very easily in that regard. The problem is, it won't pop back out into its normal tension placement. I've tried just about everything. I always end up having to almost fully remove the tensioning adjustment screw (with a Phillips head screwdriver) and then pulling and tweaking the track to get it to finally pop back out. This is a design flaw. Also, the unit will put off a lot of heat as it's running. Can get uncomfortable to handle if you run it for very long. Overall, I don't regret the purchase. I wish it were easier to change the belts, but for the money, it's paid for itself with just this one deck sanding project.

This small powered variable speed detailing file sander does the job where hand sanding can't. A must sander for your tool collection. Wen makes a great product. Affordable price.

Great price, works awesome

This tool was purchased for a specific purpose and wasn't expected to survive beyond that. It not only survived but performed remarkably well and continues to operate at a much higher level than it's price would suggest. For the price it's a standout!

excelente, muy funcional

This mini belt sander really wow'd me with regard to the performance and quality considering the price. It's easy to change belts, the variable speed control and adjustable angle are both huge pluses, and it's comfortable to hold and use. Granted, since it has only a 2A motor this is not an industrial-grade powerhouse, but it has more than enough power for jobs around the house including wood sanding, sharpening mower blades, re-edging shovels, etc. It's especially well-suited to lawn mower blade sharpening -- much easier to control than an angle grinder, and way faster than a hand file. Good to see there are still some power tools being made that are inexpensive but still built well enough for good service. Five stars.

Excelente produto, superou as espectativas

Easy to change the belts, just push the end of the assy in till it clicks, change the belt and press the button in the dust port assy to release the spring loaded assy. It runs great, but does get a bit warm when using it for a long time. I used it to remove the inside weld seam on square steel tube to make telescoping fixtures. I would buy again and am glad I bought it.

Ça travaille bien, les bandes tiennent bien dessus. Je ne l'avais pas encore utilisé car le projet que j'avais a été remis à plus tard. Mais dernièrement j'avais un boulon impossible à défaire, et aussi, impossible à atteindre avec les outils que j'avais. J'ai donc décidé de meuler la tête de ce boulon, et au bout de 30 minutes environ, la tête a parti avec un bon coup de punch. Il faut juste penser à arrêter un peu pour ne pas faire chauffer la bande trop longtemps, sinon, elle perd ses grains et devient pas mal moins abrasive. Je suis bien satisfait de cet achat.

A very good product at a fair price. Needed to remove aluminum molded ridges in a tight space. Took time, but got the job done, with different belts got a very fine finish.

Amazing sander , works great, till amd speed control are great additions. Definitely a good buy