Black & Decker DS321 Dragster 7 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

Black & Decker DS321 Dragster 7 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag Review

Black & Decker DS321 Dragster 7 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag Feature

• Innovative front roller allows you to reach even the tightest corners with ease
• Retractable, three-position handle for optimum control
• Dust collector keeps work area clean for improved visibility
• Dimensions: 15.4 x 6.2 x 6.1 inches (WxHxD); weighs 8.2 pounds; 2-year warranty
• Includes medium grit sanding belt, dust bag, and instruction manual

Featuring an innovative front roller that allows you to reach even the tightest corners with ease and cuts down on the need for flush sanding, this 6.0 Amp sander from Black & Decker is ideal for home improvement enthusiasts. Compact and lightweight, the Dragster DS321 boasts a retractable, three-position handle for optimum control and a dust collector to keep your work area clean for improved visibility. When it's time to change the paper, simply utilize the belt release lever and adjustment knob (which ensures the belt remains in the correct position) and you're ready to get back to work. Go ahead and say it: It looks like a race car. That's what we said, too, and were ready to dismiss it as a gimmick. But then we tried it, and we stopped smirking. The smaller front roller changes everything you know about using a belt sander, making the belt's route more of a triangle than an oval. And because of that, you can get the grit to spaces you couldn't with a standard belt sander—for example, you can actually scoot right up to the baseboard when sanding a floor. There's more contact area with this design, and while that may be a moot point, we think it's still worth mentioning. We really like the three-position handle; it adjusts easily and lets you have the grip you need to be in control of an aggressive tool like this one. The dust collector works as well as any on a belt sander (meaning you're still going to have a mess to clean up). Belt changes are pretty straightforward and easy, thanks to the simple belt release lever. Because it's not a high-end tool, don't expect impeccable belt tracking here; still, the adjustment knob does a good job of tracking. This is one of those why-didn't-someone-think-of-this-sooner tools. Such a simple design change offers so much more utility in a well-priced staple of the workshop.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste