Specifications for a Skil 7500-RT

Features

• The Skil 7500 RT has many features that make for comfortable at-home projects. It has an auto track belt alignment that keeps the belt centered,and a soft grip for extra comfort. The micro filter dust canister and wet/dry vac attachment help to keep the work area clean. The belt construction lets the sander go right to the edge of the piece that you are working for smooth edges.

Belt Specs

• The belt is 3 inches wide by 18 inches long. Upon purchase you get one belt that is 60 grit, which is a moderate grit sandpaper. There are, however, 40, 80, 100 and 120 grit belts available.

Power Specs

• The Skil 7500 RT has a 6 ampere motor that runs the belt at 1,050 revolutions per minute (RPM) which makes it quite powerful for its size. It only weighs 8.2 pounds, is around 1 foot long, and takes 120 volts to power the motor. The 6-foot power cord allows movement around a large piece of wood.

Comparable Power Sanders

• Skil is not the only company that produces power sanders but, at around $50, they are the least expensive. Makita also makes a belt sander with a 3 inch by 18 inch belt that comes with 5 different belts and dust bag, but it costs $30 more. Bosch and Dewalt also make belt sanders on which the belt is 3 inches wide, but it is also 21 inches long. Both of these sanders will cost you over $125.