WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18″ Belt
Original price was: $44.99.$36.40Current price is: $36.40.
Remember when you could sand the finest details of your workpiece? smooth out tight corners and strange contours in wood, metal, plastics and more with the WEN variable speed detailing file sander. The narrow 1/2-by-18-inch belt pivots 55 degrees to meet the particular needs of the project at hand. The auto-tracking design allows for automatic alignment of the sanding belts without the need for any adjustments. Easily switch between grits with the tool-free belt changing system or adjust the variable speed dial for speeds anywhere from 1080 to 1800 feet per minute. This handheld 2-amp belt sander weighs in at a mere 2-1/2 pounds with a compact body for squeezing into tight spaces and awkward angles. Minimize cleanup by hooking the sander up to a dust Collection system of your choice using the included dust port attachment. And, because it’s a WEN product, your WEN variable speed detailing file sander includes three abrasive sanding belts (80, 120, and 320 grit), a two-year warranty and a friendly customer help line all to make sure you remember WEN.
Variable speed dial powers the belt anywhere from 1080 to 1800 feet per minute
Auto-tracking belt system requires no tensioning or adjustments.Range of Motion:50°
Pivot the 1/2-by-18-inch belt up to 55 degrees to meet the needs of any project
Tool-free belt installation makes for quick and easy belt changes during the job
Includes three abrasive sanding belts, a dust port attachment and a two-year warranty
10 reviews for WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18″ Belt
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Original price was: $44.99.$36.40Current price is: $36.40.
Ryan Moore –
Does exactly what is should
I have a 40 year old teak swim platform that I’m refinishing, and I needed a specific type of tool to sand in-between the slats of wood. This is the perfect size to reach into the hard-to-reach places. It’s fairly light and easily maneuverable. It came with a 2.0AH battery, and I purchased a second battery. I’ll say the battery life isn’t spectacular; however, it is sufficient. The charge time; however, is very quick. I hadn’t depleted the 2nd battery by the time the first was recharged. Build quality seems good and is what I expected at this price point. Overall, it has been great for the few hours that I’ve used the tool. I would definitely recommend it for DIY situations. I don’t know how it would hold up in a professional-type environment.
DA –
High quality, great value.
Works as promised. Great tool for tight, hard-to-reach and small sanding areas. Very pleasantly surprised. Would buy again and highly recommend.
Canyonguy –
Incredibly useful tool; for the price, you can’t beat this
I am restoring four sets of 6’-tall French windows which have 5/8” double-rabbet grooves where the doors overlap when they close. After spending a few frustrating days trying to sand the rabbets clean — first, using a flat-edged palm sander and then sanding by hand when the palm sander kept jumping out of the groove — I went searching on Amazon for something better.I was thrilled to discovered this Wen 1/2” finger sander. Whoever invented this gets a gold star in my book. The sander feels solidly built and works incredibly well for sanding tight spaces; it is the perfect size for my 5/8” rabbets and has already saved me hours of tedious hand-sanding. The variable speed works well, but I tend to use it on the lower speeds to maintain better control and minimize gouges. The adjustable angle has also come in very handy, allowing me to sand the tops and bottoms of the doors without having to take them all off the hinges (and risking they wouldn’t go back on correctly).The sander comes with only 3 sanding belts, so you will definitely want to order extra belts if you buy this sander.As for the price, you can’t beat this for $39.60. Other finger sanders cost many times that price. Presumably, they are built for much more frequent and/or heavy-duty use, but for this weekend DIY warrior — who happened to need this exact size belt sander for one specific project — this sander fits the bill perfectly. It might come in handy in the future for other projects, but even if it doesn’t, I’ve already recouped the cost in saved time and aggravation.The only reason I am deducted 1 star on this 5-star tool is that it does not come with any means of acceptable storage. The tool and the few accessories arrived crammed into a cardboard box which bends the end of the cord end so much that using the box for long-term storage could eventually damage the cord. The seller should either make the box a few inches longer to accommodate the cord correctly or include at least a cheap storage/carrying ba, even if that raised the price a few dollars. I had an unused tool-storage bag in the garage, but even that bag is not long enough to accommodate this very long sander comfortably with the cord; the end sticks out, but at least that seems better than tightly bending the cord where it meets the tool every time I store it.5 stars for the sander, 3 stars for the lack of an acceptable storage box = 4 stars.
David –
Perfect if used Correctly and for the Right Task
An Update.After using one for years I needed to give this away, so I bought another. Although it is big. You can use it in Relief Carving if you are very careful.It has a very narrow belt. In large areas getting the wood smooth and level is a must and anything that can help speed up time is worth it… Practice on areas that don’t matter too much.. you will be glad you did. Go lightly. Be delicate…….I got this for sanding my porch railings, and to help in my relief carving projects.It is bigger than I thought, but is light enough to hold in one hand and guide with the other hand. The noise is not as loud as some power equipment I use, but I still use earplugs for comfort. Push on the tip; insert the belt; than push on the tension button, and the tension on the belt is perfect. You can easily move and position the arm of the belt sander with one simple turn it tightens in place very easy.The big cautions are don’t sand when wet; the dust will combine with the water and strip out the sanders bearings.It sounded scary because the manual states you have to tighten down the object because it might kick back. Although there is a very minor kick back when use with my carvings it was very little and easy to control. I did not secure my carving and it move just a bit once.It is very aggressive so I don’t think I would not use anything under 220 grit for carvings. I was able to sand with the tip so it was actually useful. I would not use this sander for any big project however it will be wonderful in hard to reach places.The belts have and arrow for travel make sure the belt is aligned to the belt movement which is indicate by both a arrow on the sander and sanding belt.No pressure at all on belt sanders let the belt do the work without any pressure. You just glide it over the spot that needs sanding.It is a rather uncomplicated peace of equipment that is built really well I have a few Wen tools along with a drill press and find there tools are of good quality.Another plus is the manual. I usually need a magnifying glass to read most of today’s manuals. The Wen manual was easy to read and clear to understand.The price is excellent, I can certainly recommend this Belt Sander.
Eli –
Easy Control
I bought this to help me in the restoration of my car. It has proven to be so useful that I bought a second one for a friend as a gift for helping me out shaping a aftermarket body panel. have used it to shape up corners and grind down spot welds in a controlled manner and where other small grinders/sanders can’t get. It takes a little time to get the hang of it but if you are patient it pays off big time. I have punished mine for hours on end and it works flawless all the time. Clean it up before you put it away and lube the small bearing in the tip. It’s one of my favorite tools. Buy some quality sabding belts. The ones provided don’t last long.
Tony –
The WEN 6307 detailing sander is working just great for me. I needed it for working on fine tuning a guitar body and neck. I normally like to hand sand, but this sander can speed things up quite a bit. I like its size, and the variable speed adjustment. For wood working it seems very good. I have not tried it on metal so I shall not comment. All I can say is “Try it, you’ll like it”.
Horseguy2 –
This replaces an overpriced Proxxon belt filer where the gearbox was noisy and rough and the belt tracking adjuster simply wore out (plastic) and the belt just falls off when pressure is applied to the grinding belt.. The Proxxon uses the smaller 3/8″ belts, and can fit into marginally smaller spaces, but the Wen is actually not a whole lot bigger and does the majority of what I could do with the smaller grinder, and it is a far smoother running machine with all die cast and steel parts on the grinding arm, plus the 1/2″ belts last noticeably longer than the 3/8″
D Samler –
Works out of the box and was easy to setup for use. First project was the under trim on vehicle rear door. The fact that it is narrow made it easy to fit in the area of concern. Changing the sand paper strip is easy and replacement paper is easily available to select different types. Very happy so far with this tool
Norman Chiasson –
Very easy to work with and also I can ajust the speed. Very usefull for me.
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Buen producto precio calidad. Me hubiera gustado más velocidad.