VEVOR Professional 4 x 36 in. Belt Sander with 8" Disc Sander, 5A Induction Motor Cast Aluminum Worktable for Woodworking, Metalworking

When everything is working it is a great product (I did not compare it to $500+ models). I found out that there are 2 main models (by all vendors) the one from Rayobi, Harbor Fright, skill, etc. and the second type by Vevor, backtool, ricon, porter cable. the first type are driven by belt and use 6" disk, the second type use direct drive, and 8" disk. The belt tension arm look very similar between the two types, All made in china. Reading many reviews I ruled out type 1, that use belt for the motor to spin the disk and sanding belt. Adding another part that will go bad after reasonable use. and also loss of power between the motor and the grinding wheels. I ordered the Vevor BD4083 for $169, as similar units were $210, $279 and $249. The BD4083 came with disk plate that was not flat, and about 2mm higher on one side. While waiting for the company to send another disk, I got the porter cable from Lowe's (that comes with 3 years warranty). Open the box of Porter cable unit, the disk was bent about 5mm on one side, completely unusable. I took it back. I did get the 8" disk plate from Vevor, and it is flat, and both the disk and the belt works great. I used it with hard wood, 80 grid belt, and 120grit on the disk, it works better than expected. Both trays are stable, and do not move or change angle. the differences in type #2 brands brands is the price, some use aluminum sanding belt drive, other use made of plastic (Vevor use plastic, Porter cabe Aluminum), the vacuum attach ports is different between the brands , and base made of metal or cast iron, (Vevor use metal base). On the Vevor, you can pull out the sanding belt easy, no disconnecting parts/tray to pull out. on the porter cable, you need to use a screw driver to pull the cover to remove the belt. On the bucktool and Ricon 50-114 you have to remove the tray. The dust collection port is different between the brands, but when grinding dust covers everything anyhow. the belt 4x36 and the 8" disk that come with the unit are high quality. I did get fast response from Vevor reps, almost daily e-mail. I do recommend the BD4083 The Vevor BD4083 is powerful machine, good value for you money, direct drive (no driving belt). I wish that the trays would be similar to the Porter cable, or use standard miter channel.

Nice Grinder. Solid and reliable

This was a great upgrade from my cheap belt sander. Ran very smooth and was nice to have. Sadly I've moved and sold all my tools. Ironically this sold for more than some my vintage stationary equipment. Made my money back So I can't complain but honestly wish I had kept it. Only negative was the disc table was a little hard to adjust but angles were true and square. Not something you normally get at this price point.

Works like it should for the price.

Vevor once again has provided exactly what I needed!! The power and quality exceeds my expectations and I am glad that I purchased this sander! I do some small woodworking but it is excellent for the knife making I do and also stone smoothing my cuts for making transparent stone slices for windchimes!! Five stars for sure!! Can't rate it any higher!! Would definitely buy again!!

Folks, I very seldom leave reviews, but this is the exception. There were a few reviews that were so negative about the seller advertising an 8'' disc that the seller sends them out with a 6'' disc, a video with defective information indicated vsam, and way down the page confirmed the negativity & defectiveness suggestion that there will be a 6'' disc arriving. I contacted the seller, and they stated that their information at the top of the page was correct about this machine having an 8'' disc. Well, out of a great many I considered, this machine is the only one with great features, so I ordered one. Well, the bloody box actually says a 6'' disc, but guess what... there was found an 8'' disc! This machine operates really great, and I have tweaked some projects already. I am a master union craftsman, & I highly recommend this unit!!! It operates with smoothness, is not very loud, and the size is compact. There is one tiny issue... The black plastic guard for the 8'' disc, snugging up the screws, putting it back on, will crack the guard from the screw holes to the edge. Easy does it. Still a great machine, get ya one!!! Oh, BTW, I found an orange Allen Wrench and added cable straps to hold the wrench.

Ran it a few times, once for about 30 minutes straight. It got a little hotter then I liked, but continued to run fine.

Used couple of times and switch on it malfunctioning and won’t turn on half the time and when it’s cold won’t run to speed when I do get it on . Disappointed with this machine would not recommend

Originally I gave this item 1 star because I ordered this VEVOR Professional Belt Sander as a gift for my husband. The first order arrived within a week and contained a POND LINER (of all things)! I returned that and asked for a replacement. The replacement arrived in a week and the belt sander arm was BROKEN OFF of the machine! By this time my husband was aware of his "surprise" and told me to just ask for a refund, but he really like the size and write up of this particular machine. Sooo, I've ordered machine #3 and am hoping 3 times is the charm! I will update this review when the VEVOR Professional Belt Sander arrives within the next few days. UPDATE this time the Professional Belt Sander arrive and everything was found in good order. My husband has been using it now for 2 weeks and is VERY PLEASED with it. It's just the right size for his table and it has a very stable weight to it. I think the problems are all related to the warehouse staff. After all who picks up a pond liner instead of a Belt Sander and who sends out a broken machine!

Good quality

Very impressed with the build quality for that price, power is decent, takes as much pressure on the belt as the commercial one I use at work. I like that the vacuum port switches from belt to disk giving max removal as I'm using it for metal, 4 stars because the disk surface could be machined a little better but works fine, do not like the philips head retaining screw for the disk, change for hex or torks LHT

The sander was easy to assemble and adjust. The weight and rubber feet make it easy to use without bolting it to the workbench. It’s a very sturdy tool which should survive years of use. I like the fact that it has a TEFC motor unlike other brands that allow the sanding dust to pass over the motor. It would be nice if more than one grit of sandpaper was included. A highly recommended purchase.

Great Sander seems a little low on power