| | |  | Skil | Home » » » Skil 7500 6 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Belt Sander | | | | | | | Description: | | Founded in 1924 as the Michel Electric Handsaw Company and renamed Skilsaw, Inc. in 1926, SKIL has become one of the most recognized and powerful brands in the power tool industry. From circular saws and jigsaws to sanders and drills, SKIL power tools are engineered to deliver the high-performance and durability that today's growing population of Do-It-Yourselfers demand. Every product of the growing line of SKIL tools is the result of extensive end-user research, consumer input, computer assisted design and rigorous testing, both in our laboratories and in the field. SKIL Power Tools are products of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. | | | Features: | |
• 6.0-Amp of power sands any type of wood surface using hook and loop pads
• Patented auto track belt alignment Belt stays centered, won't slip off
• Micro-filter dust canister keeps work area clean
• Flush edge sanding sands right up to the edge
• Attachment for wet and dry vac controls dust as you sand
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 7.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 14.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 8.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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20 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Solid construction but eats beltsJun 17, 2007
By Adam Franco
I bought this sander yesterday from my local True Value hardware store to replace an ancient Black and Decker with a burned out motor. I needed to use it to sand down a 16'x16' plywood dance floor.
Upon opening I noticed that the rubberized plastic construction felt solid and well made. I read the directions (a rarity for me), popped on a new belt and started sanding. As per the directions I let the weight of the tool do the pressing while making nice smooth strokes. Five strokes later the belt had a quarter-inch shredded off the inside edge. I replaced the belt with a new one, was careful to adjust the belt properly, and 15 strokes later I had another shredded belt. It seems that the problem is that every once and a while the belt will shift toward the interior of the tool and catch on something sharp, shredding it.
By the time I finished sanding my floor I had gone through 5 belts. After the belts had about 3/4" shredded off of them they were narrow enough to stay on the sander without jamming, but then they are so narrow to be pretty much useless.
I returned the sander the next day with no hassle and will get a Makita instead. I'll give this sander 2 stars since it is solidly constructed and comfortable to hold.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Works for me!Sep 02, 2007
By Sanzania
I purchased this sander for a few projects I needed to do around the house. I looked at the Makita and Dewalt but didn't want to spend that much money. I took a chance on the Skill despite the other reviewers bad experience and I'm glad I did. I haven't had any belt shredding problems and this sander really gives a good bang for the buck. It was powerful enough to the job on PT wood. I couldn't be happier, I spent less than $40 here at Amazon.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 The Other Reviewers are correct, Shreds beltsJul 30, 2009
By Mark A. Laughlin
"The Meek Shall Inherit the Gulag"
I figured surely it couldn't be that bad, but I went thru five belts taking two layers of paint of an area about 24' sq feet. I was able to get one belt to last a bit longer by swapping it end for end before it shreded. The drive wheel is shorter than the front wheel and there is a spot where the belt goes around a metal surface...seems to get real hot and degrade the belt until it fails. Otherwise seemed like a nice device with great ergonomics, but this belt shredding flaw completely obliviates any positives. If you do even a rudimentary amount of sanding, the attractive price will be overwhelmed by a gluttony of sanding belts. Given my estimate of the design flaw, I do not see how a refurbished unit would fare any better. I'll take my sander back to Ace and order somethine else.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 For the money...Dec 18, 2008
By R. Williams
I'd have to say it is a decent machine. The thing is...I have to agree with the other reveiws that mention belt shredding. I too have had this problem. It's truly the main downfall to this sander...well besides the dust port seeming inadequate. However, the ergonomics are fine, it is very comfortable to hold and seems well constructed after a year's use. It also has plenty of power(it will actually get away from you if you don't have firm grip).
I purchased this sander from a Big Box Store about a year ago to help complete a job. It got me through the j.ob, but I did lose a few belts to shredding. I've had the same issue pop up at least once in every project since then. The thing is, sometimes it shreds just enough of the belt to make it work fine from then on...until the belt finally wears on its own(i know, weird).
Well, I subtracted one star for the belt issue and another for dust port clogging and lack of features. Now, to be fair what more would you really need besides MAYBE speed control, but again it is rather simple and lacks any amenities. However, it's a year old and still looks almost brand new. I've had no other issues with it so I give three stars.
*UPDATE*
It has been about two years since the purchase of this sander and it has officially burned up. I will admit that I have used this thing alot. Still, it seemed like it would last for quite a while. However, last week it started to smoke and soon the motor was fried. I'd say that this unit is fine for the occasional user, but for someone who wants a workhorse, buy a better model.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great value & quality for an entry level belt sanderAug 03, 2009
By Kevin Kelter
"Kevin"
I had been using a 1/4 sheet palm sander on a finger joint box for my girlfriend. It would take forever to get through any material so I decided it was time to pick up a new sander. I was on the fence about getting either a random orbital rotary sander or a belt sander. I first looked at the porter cable random orbital that came with a case but decided I needed a bit more heavy duty sander for going through a lot of material. I saw the skil and the quality seemed pretty damn good for only $49 (the porter cable random orbital I was going to get was $79).
Anyway, the ergonomics are great and it has a heavy duty housing and handle. The sander worked flawlessly going through a lot of material. I have used it numerous times after that project too. I bought gator belts for it so maybe those are of higher quality than what others have purchased. I haven't shredded one belt yet so I am extremely happy with this machine.
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