Thank you for the video. I had a problem where the rollers that the belt ride on, have rubber that grips the belt, and the rubber melted off. I bought replacement rollers and managed to replace one very easily. The "drive" roller on the other hand, just can't figure out how to change it out. Fortunately, that roller still has some rubber so I will use it for now. I was wondering if you could make a video or direct me to someplace that can explain how to change out that roller. Thank you
I just bought one...and I can't figure out where the sanding belt should align....should it align with the roller or the platen? I start it exactly on the roller and after I sand it moves over to the right edge of the platen.
I loved this little sander but it only lasted 4 to 6 hours and it was dead. It made no odd sound nor any burnt smell.....just dead. I put it in storage and forgot about it; figured I'd tear it apart someday.
My Ridgid orbital sander died mysteriously. I watched a video on how saw dust gets in and blocks the switch from making contact. Could be the problem with yours. You'd think ridgid would do a better job sealing the housing. My orbital was packed, and I didn't even use it that much.
The problem I'm having with mine, it gets very hot quickly. The the dust and finish I'm removing turns into globs, gets under the belt on the plate, and on the rollers throwing off alignment, and tearing up belts. If i go painfully slow, don't apply much pressure, and give it frequent breaks to cool and shake the dust out it last for a long time. It kind of defeats the purpose. If i go a little too fast, i have to clean everything and put on another fresh belt. . Do other belt sanders need this my babying?
If you don't like how long the cord is you can always open up the tool and rewire it with a longer cord. 😄
use an extension cord
Thank you for the video. I had a problem where the rollers that the belt ride on, have rubber that grips the belt, and the rubber melted off. I bought replacement rollers and managed to replace one very easily. The "drive" roller on the other hand, just can't figure out how to change it out. Fortunately, that roller still has some rubber so I will use it for now. I was wondering if you could make a video or direct me to someplace that can explain how to change out that roller. Thank you
I just bought one...and I can't figure out where the sanding belt should align....should it align with the roller or the platen? I start it exactly on the roller and after I sand it moves over to the right edge of the platen.
Hello, The belt keeps popping off there is no guard or clip to hold it in place all in all it's not a bad sander!
Well done and helpful review, but you may want to clip the 3 or so minutes at the end, as these are blank.
I loved this little sander but it only lasted 4 to 6 hours and it was dead. It made no odd sound nor any burnt smell.....just dead. I put it in storage and forgot about it; figured I'd tear it apart someday.
My Ridgid orbital sander died mysteriously. I watched a video on how saw dust gets in and blocks the switch from making contact. Could be the problem with yours. You'd think ridgid would do a better job sealing the housing. My orbital was packed, and I didn't even use it that much.
@@toastranger72 I had the same problem with a Ridgid palm-router. There's obviously a fault in how their switches are sealed.
a 3-year warranty out of the box and if you register within a month its lifetime.
For a little more money you can get a lot better sander or spend half and get the skil
My sander belt keeps sliding off during use. I can’t figure it out!
Have you ever noticed the belt drift outwards no matter where the screw is set?
Yes. Mine does that. I have the tracking set too much in one direction, because the paper always pulls in the other direction.
My rigid keeps clogging. Whats the remedy?
The problem I'm having with mine, it gets very hot quickly. The the dust and finish I'm removing turns into globs, gets under the belt on the plate, and on the rollers throwing off alignment, and tearing up belts. If i go painfully slow, don't apply much pressure, and give it frequent breaks to cool and shake the dust out it last for a long time. It kind of defeats the purpose. If i go a little too fast, i have to clean everything and put on another fresh belt. . Do other belt sanders need this my babying?
...i always keep it moving around to minimize the heat on what I am working on.
Try using a lower grit instead!
@@toolamanjaro929 So you're saying I should go slower. Wish I'd thought of that.
Nice I have this..but last 4 minutes are blank video...
like the shirt
I just got this same sander 2 days ago, Free.
that thing is a toy. i used it 3 days and now it is f***ed. bringing it back to the store.
i have a grinding noise !!!- the Small Ceramic Pulley Guide is Worn out
It's bone and biggie biggie
@@edreed5571 the noise is the Small Ceramic Pulley , worn out
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