Craftsman 21513 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc Sander (21513)
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Craftsman 21513 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc Sander (21513) Reviews


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4.2 of 5 (by 15 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 80% of reviewers recommend (12 out of 15)

Pros
  • more than enough power (4)
  • sealed motor (4)
  • fansastic value great grinder (4)
  • great for sharpening (3)
  • easy belt changes (3)
  • belt twice as wide as 1 models (3)
Cons
  • None
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Craftsman 21513 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc Sander (21513) ”

I've had one of these for quite a while now and seem to use it for everything from knife sharpening to styling knife handles to grinding tasks and it works on everything I throw at it. I keep 3 different belt grits handy and I can change the belts in less than a minute, and then I keep the disc equipped...

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Posted on Mar 29, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

“THREE STRIKES and your OUT”

This machine is pitiful.  I order sander #1 online and picked it up at the store.  When I got home, unpacked, and started assembly, I noticed one of the rubber feet were missing.  I removed the base to see if the missing foot was inside the base and saw that the starting capacitor was loose and the...

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Posted on Sep 03, 2010

Craftsman 21513 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc... Reviews

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“craftman electric belt disc sander”

great sander and grinder
Posted on Jan 04, 2011

“It's an OK sander”

If I would have known how hard it is to find sanding belts for this machine, I never would have bought one. Don't buy this machine get one with the standard size belts. It's hard to track the belts also.
Posted on Feb 19, 2010

“Great tool sharpener”

I use my Craftsman sander for restoring old woodworking tools and creating the occasional custom tool.

The belt does a great job of quickly and efficiently leveling mushroomed chisel sockets and reshaping bevel angles on cutting edges, without burning the tool's cutting edge.

Using a belt, or the disk, I can shape flat or convex ground edges for doing tough cutting jobs.

The bench grinders are limited to hollow-ground edges.

Belt change is quick and easy.

This tool is quite a bit more powerful than another belt sander, I once owned (stolen).
Posted on Jun 14, 2009

“Great for the Money!!!”

I use this sander to make Knives. It's outstanding to profile my Handmade Custom Knives. Maybe could use a little more power,but for the price, it can't be beat!! Would buy another if something was to happen to this one!!
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

“Failed one month after warranty expires.”

 

Bought on Sept 14, 2009.   Failed on Oct 28th, 2010.   Just buzzes loudly.   Terrible quality.
Posted on Oct 29, 2010

“Great sander and but”

I bought this sander to use in my knife making.  I make custom knives from 4 to 10 inch in stainless to D2 tool steel. My brother a knifemaker guild member taught me but I could not afford $2800.00 for a grinder to grind my own blades.  I bought this grinder and had it delivered to my home for under $120.  I have made 8 knives with it all sold for an avarage of $250.00 and it does not bog down.   Tracks great. Never had to adjust it yet.  Belt change takes 30 seconds.  Belts can be ordered on line at Jantz knife makers or TrueGrit.com.  Best buy I have made ever for my knife shop.  Give...

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Posted on Oct 04, 2009

“2 X 42" SANDING STATION”

GREAT TOOL! JUST ONE DRAWBACK, MY LOCAL SEARS STORE HAS A HARD TIME KEEPING THE BELTS (2 X 42) IN STOCK, AND I DON'T SEE THEM OFFERED ON-LINE.
Posted on Jan 22, 2008

“Great little sander”

I purchased this sander on the recommendation of a friend. I used his and it is amazing. It is easy to assemble, works wonderfully, and has enough power for all the uses I need. Overall it is an excellent little shop sander. I wanted one that I could use for minor sanding tasks and shaping and this fits the bill. The vacuum attachment point is a real plus for those of us that like to keep things clean. Works great on both metal and wood. Everything I wanted and more.
Posted on Jun 19, 2007

“great sander”

I am making a cradle for my new grandbaby and just bought this sander it has made short order of my work. it has enough power for the job and was easy to set up I like the 2in belt for getting into those hard to reach areas. I like the dust port I hooked my shop vac right up to it worked great I would liked to have seen some sort of dust port on the belt side but all and all I love it great sander and I would recommend it to anyone.
Posted on Oct 08, 2007

“2" BELT SANDER”

SUPER PRODUCT, WORKS GREAT, I RECOMMEND TO EVERY ONE . ORDERED IT ONE EVENING AND IT WAS READY FOR PICKUP AT THE STORE BY 11:00 AM THE NEXT DAY.
Posted on Jun 09, 2007

“Nice Sander”

This is a nice little bench sander. Very handy size, seems durable enough, and has enough oomph so you can push into it a bit. Great deal for the price.
Posted on May 15, 2007

“Very effective sander”

This sander is probably the most used tool in my workshop. More than enough power for the average sanding job. Very user friendly. My only small complaint is that it takes some patients to get the table perfectly square to the belt. You have to really hold the table in place when tightening it down or else it will move slightly off square.
Posted on Sep 20, 2011

“This is the step from hoby toy to a real tool.”

I am waiting for my second one to arrive now for my shop. I do gunsmithing, which involves woodworking as in grips and stocks, And metal for custom parts like frame trigger and other work. This repl,aces a tool which had a 1 inch by 30 inch belt that wore out to quickly. My new cCraftsman unit the belts last about a week which is great and it has real bearings. Another must have I will have 2 of them and my wife wants one for her craft bench also. Works for me.
Posted on Nov 14, 2006

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