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I had looked at these belt sanders for sometime until I saw the Rikon, with the 3/4 Hp motor instead of 1/3 Hp. The adjustable speed control is a plus. Still getting use to it, has some vibration which might be in the belt. I have used 3 different belts including a leather belt, belts change the vibration level. Probably needs more break in time. Plenty of power for about any use. The side cover on the 1x30 belt is nice but useless if you are using different belts a lot, changing belts is simple task without the side cover, just depress the tension roller and remove and install different belt, done. I bought this mainly for making and sharping knives, well pleased.
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The machine work and fitting on the tables is very poor. It is difficult to set at 90 degrees, and they do not want to stay put. When I removed the cover to replace the belt, it was very difficult to re-align the screws, and one of them is difficult to access. I am not impressed. My first and last tool from Rikon.
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What a great upgrade from the cheaper models. I feel it was worth the extra cost. Very smooth and nicely balanced. I would buy again.
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It does a very good job on the hobby craft stuff I make, have used it on metal, wood , brass, ivory, bronze, I would purchase again , was very pleased with price and speed of the shipping. REV. MIKE ALMOND
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After looking at what was available on the market, I found the single speed Rikon and it didn’t take much to decide that for a few dollars more, the variable speed was the better option. This grinder tracks well and seems to have plenty of power for everything I need it for. The variable speed is as good as I had hoped. I had read a few complaints about the plastic guards being a problem, the finish and fit of the platten, and the rests. I have not found this to be the case and everything seems well built despite the low price. Worst case scenario, I’ll fabricate new sheet metal covers with ease This belt grinder is worlds better than what is available from Grizzly, Wen, and Ryobi.
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