Top 6 Best 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders Available Today
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2. Powermatic 1791291K Disc & Belt Sander

  • (22 Points)
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The second problem is the belt tracking adjustment. The disc sander housing was very rough and chipped. I think this is a great grinder for the new knife maker. First I think the factory provision for dust collection is poor. Machine speed is 1725 RPM and this works very well.

The truth is that the Jet 629004K was the 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders that we graded the highest. With that said, there are a handful of other superb alternatives when it comes down to 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders. We have the best of them in this article.

The next in our tool break down is made by Powermatic which is a very trusted tool supplier. Powermatic's Disc & Belt Sanders are one of their top tools. I was ready to try out the model 1791291K and I was not let down!

The model 1791291K Disc & Belt Sander by Powermatic, at $1599.91 is an especially great Sander for the price. The Powermatic 1791291K is definitely a sound option. Of you are unsure about our top selection, I'd suggest you choose this Sander.

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Powermatic 1791291K Features

Heavy, cast-iron construction and fully enclosed stand minimize vibration

Powerful, 1-1/2HP motor can tackle any sanding task

12-inch balanced disc with table tilt

Multi-position belt head with indexing pin and head lock allows for tool-free belt position changes

Table for belt head tilts 0-45 degrees downward with miter gauge slot and is adjustable for various angles

Apart from the tools we covered already, I would evaluate the 708599K by Jet and the Jet 708598. Both tool manufacturers are famous for their high quality Sanders. Both tools are top rated also. The Jet boasts a score of 4.3/5 when contrasted against the 4.7/5 star rating received by the 708598 by Jet.

The Jet 708599K comes with a couple of features you wont experience on competing Disc & Belt Sanders. For example 1-1/2 hp, single-phase, 115/230-volt motor. The Jet 708598 by comparison, is very competitive with Belt operates horizontally, vertically, or at any angle in between and even Quick-change belt tension lever.

I would be eager to endorse either of these 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders
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3. Jet 708599K Disc & Belt Sander

  • (20 Points)

It's a nice machine and I wish I could have kept it. After setting tracking, it remained where initially set. The dust port was slightly larger than my 2-1/4 inch adapter. I am very pleased with the performance of this sander. sander is doing fine, lot power sands well on metal and wood.

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4. Jet 708598 Disc & Belt Sander

  • (9 Points)

It is amazing how much metal gets attached to them. It has a good solid feel and the weight keeps it running smooth. The dust port was slightly larger than my 2-1/4 inch adapter. I am very pleased with the performance of this sander. The e-stop is in a weird location so just be aware of that.

Honorable Mentions

If you are thinking that the 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders mentioned above fail to do it for you, we have several other choices that might better fit your needs. We found several great Sanders during our review. The Sanders we ranked above are the best of the best. Having said that, the Sanders shown below offer some special characteristics on top of the fact that they are each premium 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders.

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5. Shop Fox W1712 Disc & Belt Sander

  • (6 Points)

Removed milk paint from filling of an old door. One interesting observation is the disc spins clockwise. I had another model before this and there was no comparison. For some, this cannot work and must be pointed out. The tables are nice and large being made from cast iron.

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6. Jet 708599 Disc & Belt Sander

  • (5 Points)

Removed milk paint from filling of an old door. Im still using it and works great I Love it. I think this is a great grinder for the new knife maker. I had this item shipped directly to my shop from the distributor. The tables are nice and large being made from cast iron.