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 Jet 629004K was our favorite 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders. Having said that, there were a handful of other truly high quality 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders worth showcasing here that only just missed the mark.

Next up is made by Powermatic which is a very highly regarded tool supplier. Powermatic's Disc & Belt Sanders are one of their premier offerings. It was great to test the 1791291K. I was very satisfied with this tool!

The Powermatic 1791291K Disc & Belt Sander, at $1599.91 is an especially great Sander for the price. If you unsure about our top pick, I'd look into the Powermatic 1791291K next. It's a top quality tool at a great price.

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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

The 708599K by Jet and the Jet 708598 are well worth taking a look at as well. Both these tool manufactures are thought to be two of the premier producers of high quality Sanders. Both these tools are rated highly as well. The Jet received a user rating of 4.3/5 as compared to 4.7/5 star rating received by the 708598 by Jet.

The 708599K by Jet comes with several features you might not get on competing Disc & Belt Sanders. One example is 1-1/2 hp, single-phase, 115/230-volt motor. The 708598 by Jet however, is very competitive with Belt operates horizontally, vertically, or at any angle in between plus Quick-change belt tension lever.

I wouldn't hesitate to suggest 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

We found a few more great 1-1/2 HP Motor Sanders for sale. Here are a number to choose from if the tools you already looked at don't be a good fit for you. We uncovered a plenty of terrific tools out there to choose. The Sanders we graded above are our favorites. Read on however. We listed several more great 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.