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PostSubject: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyMon Nov 30, 2015 1:48 am

Ok so I think I'll finally be buying a combination sander.

Harbor freight has their sander on sale for $60 and I could get it for $47 with their coupon
http://t.harborfreight.com/4-inch-x-36-inch-belt-6-inch-disc-sander-97181.html

On the other hand, I can get a WEN sander for $85 shipped
http://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-4-3-Amp-4-in-x-36-in-Belt-with-6-in-Disc-Sander-6502/205527859?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-205527859&ci_sku=205527859&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969&gclid=CKvshruDt8kCFZQvgQodCyYDug&gclsrc=aw.ds

I can afford either one, just not sure if I should just save my money and buy the HF one, I know I'm going to have to adjust it and all if I do buy it, just I don't know if it will be shakey and unreliable or not? Does anyone have one of these HF sanders, and if you do, is it worth the buy?


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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyMon Nov 30, 2015 1:53 am

the harbor f won't last that long of time



add i had one to do some work like on my insta gram mrfber4life didn't last to long couple months maybe


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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyMon Nov 30, 2015 1:55 am

I was guessing that, some people say theirs have lasted for years, some say otherwise. I'm probably going to stop by harbor freight anyway tommorow just to check it out. Anyone else?
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyMon Nov 30, 2015 2:14 am

Not sure about sanders specifically, but more often than not I find you get what you pay for. Especially when it comes to electronics and such. Might be worth the extra money in the long run.
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyMon Nov 30, 2015 3:49 am

Ok, I'll probably buy the more expensive one, just that $50 deal is insane tongue
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyFri Dec 04, 2015 11:33 pm

Don't buy the harbor freight one. All my tools from harbor freight have been absolutely terrible. I have or similar to the one you linked from home depot and it's lasted me a while.
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptySat Dec 05, 2015 4:13 am

I've already ordered it, it should be here by Tuesday happy
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyWed Dec 09, 2015 7:59 pm

See you have already ordered it, but for what it's worth:

I have bought tons of tools off Harbor Freight and it's truly hit or miss. Some things I have gotten - Motorcycle Stand, Motorcycle Trailer, Circular Saw, Table Saw - have lasted forever and I have had 0 issues. What I did have issues with is - sockets, screw drivers, hand sander, drill - so honestly man it may last forever and it may break down. For fingerboards, the Harbor Freight one will probably last quite awhile as it isn't exactly using it to its full potential. You should be okay.
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyWed Dec 09, 2015 9:41 pm

Dude, lol, I ordered the WEN sander for $90 @instafinga
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptyWed Dec 09, 2015 11:12 pm

I know bro I didn't see that post and I already had it typed out haha. You made the right choice wink

That's why I edited it and added "see you have already ordered it.."
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptySat Dec 12, 2015 6:10 pm

So how is the sander working out?
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PostSubject: Re: Buying a sander, need help (already bought)   Buying a sander, need help (already bought) EmptySun Dec 13, 2015 12:50 am

It's amazing how well it works! Was really easy to set up too. very happy actually I've almost finished a new stock of decks with it wink
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