Belt 4 x 36 in, Platen 5 x 9 in, Speed 1850 FPM, Easy belt change and tracking
Disc 8 in dia, balanced, PSA abrasive, 3000 RPM
Table 6 x 9 in, cast iron, 45 degree tilt
Editorial Review:
Features Hitachi Power Tools introduces the all new SB10Y 4 x 8 inch Belt Disc Benchtop Sander with on-board dust collection. Belt is 4 x 36 inches and can be used in the horizontal position or locked in vertical position. Changing the abrasive belt is easy and fast by removing the side cover and releasing the belt tension control. Belt tracking adjustments are simple too using the thumb wheel. The belt platen area is 5 x 9 inches when using the workstop. Belt speed is 1850 Feet per Minute. The belt assembly also features an idler drum for contour sanding. The disc is 8 inches in diameter with a speed of 3000 RPM. The 6 x 9 inch cast iron table tilts up to 45 degrees with a scale showing angle of tilt; table can be used with either the belt or disc, and includes a miter gauge slot with miter gauge. On-board dust collection system pulls sawdust from the belt and disc areas and deposits it into a 30 micron bag with zipper for easy disposal of sawdust. Powered by a 1/3 HP, 5.5 amp induction motor. Footprint (inches): 10 width x 17 depth (with belt in upright position). Motor: 1/3 HP, 5.5 amp, continuous duty, induction-type, 120v, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM Belt 4 x 36 in, Platen 5 x 9 in, Speed 1850 FPM, Easy belt change and tracking Disc 8 in dia, balanced, PSA abrasive, 3000 RPM Table 6 x 9 in, cast iron, 45 degree tilt Includes: Table assembly, Miter gauge, Dust collection bag, Abrasives - 1 PSA cloth disc 8in 100 grit; 1 cloth belt 4 x 8in 100 grit
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Broken Collar:
Good Tool, however, cast iron collar holding set screw for miter angle on disk sander broke. Can't find collar..
backstop limits utility of this machine:
I need a belt sander which can handle long pieces of stock. The backstop on the Hitachi machine is not removable (in spite of what I was told over the phone) limiting its use to only pieces of a foot or so in length. I returned the sander and purchased a Ryobi which cost less money and also easily (one bolt) converts to a belt surface either with or without the backstop. The Ryobi does need to be hooked up to an auxillary vacuum for dust collection, but when attached to my shopvac collects dust even... more info
Good and little bad at the same time:
I like to consider myself a fairly experienced woodworker. This sander has a lot of good qualities, but it also has a few shortfalls. Pros:
1. Price. Over anything, it is worth the price. You always get what you pay for. 2. Does a decent job of sanding. I mean it is no Delta but it does its designed job of removing wood. 3. Dust collection is great for a benchtop tool. I hooked it into my shop vac and the table always stayed clear and there wasn't any fine particle dust in the air. One... more info
Not a happy camper:
When I purchased this sander it was with a lot of homework and lots of knowledge. I shopped all the different brands and decided that this was the one. It was also the only one in the price range that had a cast iron table instead of the aluminum table. That was a large selling point for me. It is a solid unit and worked great for general sanding. I then was going to touch up some mitres with it and needed to set up the table to be straight and square to the disc. That's when my disappointment with this... more info
