Metabo HPT Belt Sander | 3 x 21 Inch | For Woodworking | Variable Speed | 9.0 Amp Motor | Soft Grip | 5-Year Warranty | SB8V2

This is a well made sander. I chose it because I don't trust the performance and durability of sanders that are under $90. Likewise, I don't think a high quality sander needs to be over $300. The Metabo has plenty of power and excellent variable speed control. Belt changes are easy and it has very accurate belt tracking adjustment. It's a good tool at a good price.

Metabo’s 3x21 belt sander is perfect in every way. Plenty of power, sturdy, not too heavy, and good handling ergonomics! I’m a retired professional woodworker & I bought this to replace an old Porter Cable sander that I couldn’t get parts for. Really a great choice! All of that in a cost effective package.

I gambled on the 'Metabo' brand being a DeWalt and Craftsman user for decades. Gamble paid off! This is a well put together quality tool. Speed control and overall balance of the sander make it easy to handle and control.... IF you've used a belt sander before! Only knock is the dust bag. When I use it outside I remove the bag, add a PVC elbow to blow the sawdust down and slightly forward. The bag is in an awkward position too close to the handle. Not a real biggie.

Total garbage. The lever used to pull to change belts had a blob of metal on the inside and could not be pulled out. I had to completely manhandle it openthen grind it down so the lever would slide through the narrow slit. Worse of all, the sander leans to the left. With or without the dust collector. Having to constanty balance it led to lots of cut lines in the table top. I can't believe the lack of QC and design of belt sander. It had great reviews online by woodworking websites, but I think they "update" the reviews without actually testing them again. Surely they would have mentioned the leaning. Right?

This is a great value compared with other sanders spec for spec. I was going to buy another brand and settled on this sander because of the name reputation and overall feature benefit versus price. Hitachi has always been a good brand and the marriage of Metabo makes it that much better. This sander also has a great warranty. Out of the box, this proved to be a great tool. I won a lot of tools, so I am always trying to find a good balance of performance, quality and price. I enjoy the comfortable grip and ergonomics. I used it for nearly two hours right out of the box and found it very comfortable. I hooked up to my dust collector without any modification and away we went. The belt tracking was simple to adjust and keep in line. I like the variable speed adjustment and ease of access, the metal body is sturdy, but lightweight. A great value, solid warranty and great brand. Why spend more than $200 when you can have this one for much less.

My immediate impression straight out of the box was amazed. It feels so good in the hand and sturdy. I am a heavy user of these things and always used the Makita but lost both mine in a fire. I switch between 80 and 100 so much I need 2 sanders. Was dreading spending almost 600 dollars for the other brand. Literally at this price? I might get 2 more! The pressure release is sort of tight for my fat fingers but easily opened with a contractor pencil. The bag seemed cheap however it's actually very durable and its nice not having it bouncing off your knuckles as hard. ONLY thing I don't like is the position of the power cord on top. Your not supposed to do this.. BUT! I DRIVE 2 nails into a bench and flip it over and sand like a bench top sander. No biggie. Going to make a quick saddle jig. Bottom line? You will absolutely not regret choosing this sander. PERIOD! Been a Hitachi fan for over 20 years. Now under Metabo? Great job. Other Metabo stuff I have and love? 12 inch and 10 inch mitre saws. Framing and roofing nailers. 10 out of 10 on ALL of them.

Great toll, powerful, but very heavy!

I have used this sander for 2 days now to sand a deck and it is a solid performer. The sander built sturdy and is heavier than I expected. I have been running it on the highest speed with 40 grit to remove old paint off a deck. There is enough power but I would prefer if it had a little more. The sander is easy to handle with good grips. The design allows you to sand flush into a corner which is a really nice feature. The dust collection is good and requires little extra cleanup. Changing sanding belts is simple and the belt tracking is working well and easy to adjust. One thing to note is that when I took it out of the box it appeared to have been used. There were some scratches in the paint and other marks indicating that a sanding belt had been run for short while. There were also signs of abrasion in the dust collection tube. So I called Amazon to report my find. They apologized and sent out a new sander the next day. To my surprise, the replacement sander had all the same scratches and wear marks. So, I can only assume that Metabo must do some quality check by running the sander for a short time with a belt. If this is so, I would suggest that they add some documentation to the customer indicating why the sander appears to have been used. I kept the original sander and returned the replacement.

Hasta ahorita la eh utilizado y no he tenido ningún problema a funcionado muy bien gracias a Dios bien

I have installed kitchen cabinets for over 35 years. Over that time I have tried and used many different belt sanders. We primarily use them to grind down wall fillers, kicks, and crowns. Anywhere that we have to conform our work pieces to match walls, floors, and ceilings. This sander is excellent for this purpose. It is lightweight, grips easily and comfortably with one hand, tracks well, and is powerful enough to grind through 3/4" stock with a 24 grit belt quite quickly and easily. The Porter Cables in this size are too heavy for one-handed operation and their micro belt sanders, although lightweight, don't have enough power. I use these everyday for a couple of hours and they will last me at least for one year. I think that for the price they are good value. I am on my sixth or seventh sander now because over the years I haven't found anything better.

Tienes que tomar en cuenta el peso de la maquina.... Por supuesto para este tamaño, debe ser pasada la herramienta.... Hace bien su trabajo, si guarda el polvo,,.. Está bien para lijado de superficies grandes... Para terminado fino... ni pensarlo

I have used this sander for several projects, and am very pleased with it's performance. This unit is lighter and less cumbersome to use than some other senders I have owned. Sanding belts are very easy to reload. This sander is constructed of all metal and seems very sturdy. I would definetly recommend this sander.

Es una buena lijadora, excelente potencia y la ventaja que es variable... es sólida, el motivo de las cuatro estrellas es por el juego de la lija, quiero decir que una vez puesta y echando a andar la máquina esta se mueve mucho, aunque ajustes con el accesorio... pero es buena compra..