Shop Fox 20 in. Belt Sander-W1709

[Acharya Kumarswami]

Has anyone had experience with the Shop Fox 20 in. Belt Sander-W1709?
Thinking buying one in the future and hoping to get some feedback first.
Thank you.

[Bobby Robbinett]

Yes it is a good machine. I had one just like it. It worked great for flattening doors and sanding medium sized glue ups. Only down side might be that it might not have a platen. Mine did but I was told the newer ones don’t. I still have mine tucked back in the back corner of my shop. I bought a brand new larger Cantec which is a substantial step up from this sander. For the price though it’s great. If you can swing it, the 24” isn’t much more. If you could do $11,500 you could get a 36”