i should first of all say that i am cross posting. i originally posted this on alt.woodworking, but this newsgroup seems to have way more users and this is where i though i was posting originally, so i post here again. my apologies for the cross post.
i've been waiting for canadian tire to put their belt sander on sale for about the last month since mine old one blew up. today it came on sale, but home hardware has also got one on sale for the same price ($50 CDN). i've never heard of the home hardware make (tmt - model # tt11011). here's the specs:
canadian tire Mastercraft 4.5A 3x21-in. Belt Sander a.. Zippered dust collection bag a.. Sands flush to vertical surfaces a.. Quick-release belt tension lever and single knob tracking adjustment a.. Auxiliary handle for two-handed operation a.. Best used for sanding flat surfaces a.. Lock-on button a.. Powerful 4.5A motor a.. Single speed (660 ft/min) a.. Uses 3 x 21" sanding belt
home hardware tmt
6.5 amp 3X21 belt speed of 800 fpmthe tmt sounds more powerful, but how reliable? anybody recommend a model?
tks