Black & Decker DS321 Dragster 6 Amp 3 Inch by 21 Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
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Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: DS321
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Publisher: Black & Decker
Label: Black & Decker
Features for Black & Decker DS321 Dragster 6 Amp 3 Inch by 21 Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag:
- Front wheel sands three times closer to the edge of adjoining surfaces and reduces the need for flush sanding
- Retractable locking hood exposes the top of the sanding belt for versatility and use in a variety of applications
- Adjustable handle locks in three different positions to adapt to a range of projects, maximizing control and comfort
- Single-action belt-release lever makes paper changes fast and easy
- Belt-tracking adjustment knob sets and maintains belt in correct operating position; 2-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
real good little sander 
2007-02-21
i have owned this for about 2 yrs now and i have put it through a darn good workout and it has performed very much better than expected. i am a tool freak and own a roofing and remodeling business. we are hard on tools and trucks. this sander is a great performer, especially for the money. have not had the least troube from it. actually performed better than an industrial sander that i used before. easy to control, tracks real good, i was amazed at how good it has performed. others complained about certain things but i guess they just got a lemon. i have been really impressed by this sander, especially when considering the price.we have even used it for a lot of things that it was not designed for and were pleasantly surprised at the performance and quality and quantity of work it has produced. would give a five except that i won't even give snap-on or proto, craftsman that high rating.
Don't Waste Your Time 
2006-11-28
This sander is a complete waste of time. If you need to do some serious sanding, that's when you need a belt sander. This one is not even close. The sanding belt doesn't track. It runs hot after a few minutes. And finally, after about 15 minutes of trying to remove paint from plywood, the rear tire tore off! If you need something to do light work, you don't need a belt sander, but you certainly don't need this sander anytime. It won't handle balsa wood. Spend the money. If you don't have the money, buy a good random orbit sander which is less than this junk. I ended up buying the Ridgid belt sander and it was expensive but worked great (nice machine). Lastly, be careful, Craftsman offers the same sander as this B&D but it's a different color and $10 more! Don't even consider this sander.
BD DS321 - Belt Tracking is Poor 2006-10-27
Everything works well, except the belt tracking. I spend most of my sanding time trying to center the belt. I am afraid the unit will soon end up in the trash can.
Black& Decker model DS321 Sander 
2006-06-14
I purchased this sander because I liked the features of the product. The sander has a very low profile that allows the user to get close the edge of a floor or another area where there is a right angle. However, during my first use I was disapointed to find that the lever that compresses the tension spring for the belt failed. I had to return the sander to a service center for repair the first day it was in use. It seems to me that the lever is made of poor quality material. Hopefully, the replacement will be made better. I think the design is great for a homeowner's basic needs.
Good for small projects 
2006-04-09
Never owned and belt sander before, so I just picked the one that looked the coolest... Good for simple projects around the house, I can't imagine it would be of any real use to a serious wood worker. Haven't had the squeak that other reviews mention, but have only put about 2 hours on it so far. A few non-performance related gripes... because of it's odd shape, a case would have been nice, so it can be stored with my other tools. Other gripe is the dust bag. Would have been great if you could attach a shop vac, but you can't. I scoured B&D's website, hoping there was some sort of attachment, but no dice. All in all... nice, easy to use sander for small DIY'er type projects, but probably not a good idea for bigger projects.
Shine it on 2008-07-19
The front end exposure is a great idea but this tool is way under powered. Applying any downward pressure while sanding will almost stop this weakling. The rear drive wheel is aluminum threaded onto a steel shaft, only a matter of time, it will strip the threads. If you can buy one for under $30 buy it but this is a tool for occasional use, nothing more.
MS. 2008-05-06
THE PRICE IS GOOD EXCEPT I'VE DIFFICULTY IN FINDING THE 320-GRIT ABRASIVE BELT THAT FITS MY WORK. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Don't be fooled by the sexy design 2007-10-04
Never have I had a tool go south so fast. Belt tracking is a joke. good luck getting it to track straight after you start sanding. It runs extremely hot after only a few minutes and then the rear roller comes off! I spent a couple hours with my brand new sander sanding a table top and the sander was ready for the trash bin. I am steaming and this is the last Black and Decker product I will ever purchase. Spend the money on something else!
Great concept. Poor execution. 2007-07-03
I bought one of these at Home Depot two days ago and spent a good chunk of yesterday sanding studs with it to remove mold. Up until the last belt change I was in love. It was cheap, lightweight, it worked, and the cutesy front wheel really does provide great access into tight spaces. Then for some reason the belt tensioner stopped working. After less than one day's use it was broken. Needless to say it went back to Home Depot and today I'm shopping Amazon for something a little sturdier.
Great little tool 
2007-03-09
Its lightweight but has plenty of power to do the job. Controls are handy. One concern--the small roller on the front might be too small for the belt. I had one belt that broke, but I didn't know if the sharp turn on the front roller contributed to it. I do like it so far.
