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Mozzy Jones
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:03 pm Post subject: Metabo BAE 75 3" Belt Sander 240v BAE75

After the Hitachi blowing up after 5 minutes this is probably the machine I have selected (mostly because I like the look of it)

Before I do, is there anyone going to say DOOOOOOOON'T do it, get a XXXX?

Thanks

Mike

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ultimatehandyman
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

I can't remember anyone ever saying anything bad about Metabo, so you should be ok Wink

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Mozzy Jones
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:

Many thanks for replying. I'll wait a day or so just in case there is something I don't know about it, or perhaps if someone has had a bad call.

Mike

trumpetmonkey
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject:

Did you buy it yet Mike? As you know I'm planning to get one also with this grant (interminable process still going on), so do write up a review, I will be eager to read it.

Mozzy Jones
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

Yes indeed, it is here and has been tried. Faetures wise it is good also the stand is handy for inverted sanding (wood to sander) well made, but a bit bl00dy heavy for sure, possibly a good sign of the quality because comparing to my other tools which are Makita, Dewalt and Festool it is extremely well made.

Only slight criticism thus far is teh flimsy way teh front handle attaches, but I can live with it.

It is a bit finicky getting teh belt adjustment just so, and will wander depending on speed so it needs resetting each speed change. Once on wood though it stays put. I used some 120 grit on an old door I had here and it was very good. The included fence is handy as well thus giving you a straight edge to sand with. I ripped on the edge of the door with a cheapo circular saw with at least 3 teeth on the blade and of course it was as rough as hell. No worries for the Metabo though, it simply cleaned it up in under two minutes and left a very smooth finish that I just finished by hand with a chamfer.

Price I thought was good (Lawsons) all the extras are well worthwhile, dust collection was surprisingly good as well, though empty the bag at a max of half full much the same as any other make.

When I'm not so darned busy I will try my best to update this post with some pictures.

No case of course so guess I'll be making one over Christmas.

Mike

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