Questions and Answers for RYOBI Corded 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander

A:  This can work for the pitting but depending if you want with the scales I would go with a belt or oscillating spindle sander

A:  This sander is for wood. I suggest you hand sand with wet or dry wet. It works best with metal.

A:  I suppose , with the correct belt, you could sand metal with this tool. But I think you would better appreciate the final results if you would use a flap disc in a 4-1/2" angle grinder. The flap disc would follow any contour better than a belt sander.

A:  BarbS, thank you for your interest in the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander. This product has been designed only for sanding and finishing plastic, wood, and wood composition materials. We do not recommend using this sander for metal items as it is not designed to do so. Thank you for asking, If you have further questions and would like to speak with a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional, please call, 1-800-525-2579 M-F from 9am-6pm EST. Hope this helps! - Vini

A:  Glen, thank you for your interest in the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander. I am sorry that you have not been able to find this sander in a store near you. This product does still have limited supply in a few stores nation wide. Due to the impact of Covid-19 on the manufacturing and import/export industries, many retailers are experiencing lower than average stock levels. Please be patient as we work hard to correct this. In the meantime you should stay in touch with your local Home Depot for updates on their stock of this product. Thank you for asking, If you have further questions and would like to speak with a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional, please call, 1-800-525-2579 M-F from 9am-6pm EST. Hope this helps! - Vini

A:  We have no ETA at this time. Mike

A:  I don't know. This seems like a a direct question for Home Depot.

A:  Doesn’t go by hp goes by amps this sander is 7amp

A:  .56 horsepower.

A:  Hello Op1, Thanks for your question on the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander BD4601G. This sander has a 1/2 HP motor. I hope this helps and let RYOBI know if we can assist you in the future. - Eve

A:  Belt SFPM: 1,900 Disc RPM: 3,600

A:  3548 rpm. Like really! Measured with laser tach.

A:  Hello JustQ, Thanks for your question on the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sand BD4601G The disc speed is 3,600 RPM and the belt is 1,900 RPM. If you have any further questions, please contact RYOBI Customer Support at 1-800-525-2579. - Eve

A:  Here are some specifications for you: Motor: 120v 4.3Amp 1/2 Peak HP Belt SFPM: 1,900 Disc RPM: 3,600 4" × 36" Sanding Belt 6" Sanding Disc Table Tilt: 0-45º Belt Tilt: 0-90º

A:  1900 to 3400 read the product description

A:  Hello Doyle, thank you for your question. To stand the belt sander up on the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander, you would loosen the positioning screw which is located at the top of the belt cover. - Justin

A:  You have to loosen a bolt and that will allow the the sanding "table" to pivot. Once you get the angle you want, re-tighten the bolt to hold the table in place. The location of this bolt can be found in your owners' manual.

A:  You have to loosen the hex drive bolt at the end where it tilts up. You'll see a lock and unlock icon on the left side. Loosen this a few turns and it will flip up. Don't forget to tighten it back up!

A:  Loosen the alum screw like you are changing the belt and put it into position.

A:  I don't exactly know what you mean as a belt arm. The belt rides on a metal platform with plastic trim. The stop arm above the belt is also metal. Looks pertly sturdy to me.

A:  Yes, the arm is metal and the front cover synthetic.

A:  Hello Matt, thank you for your question. The belt arm of the RYOBI 4 in x 36 in. Belt and 6 in. Disc Sander is made from steel. - Justin

A:  Steel.

A:  Hi Sherry! Thank you for your question. We cannot recommend using this tool for polishing as its intent and documentation only supports use for sanding.

A:  Of course... They sell pollishings Disc for rayobi sanding machine.

A:  Although I have never tried, according to the instruction booklet the work table can be repositioned to use with belt sander.

A:  No, it's fixed in place.

A:  If the question is" can the small table support located at the disk sander be relocated to a new position near the belt sander" I see no evidence of that being able to be done.

A:  Not sure what you mean by work table? If you mean the work table by the round disk, that only mounts in that place.

A:  Thank you Dragiu for your inquiry. The table can be moved from disc side to belt side. ~Hope this helps, Ashley

A:  Hi Sonny, The motor is 4.3amps. Thanks for asking. Greg

A:  4.3 amps

A:  4.3 look at specs https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-4-in-x-36-in-Belt-and-6-in-Disc-Sander-BD4601G/205509608

A:  3.2 amp. I LIKE THIS BELT SANDER. SEAMS TO HAVE PLENTY OF POWER AND WORKS WELL. I HAVE A COUPLE OF OTHER RYOBE POWER TOOLS THAT SEAM TO WORK WELL, INDICATING THAT RYOBY MAKES FARLY GOOD TOOLS. .

A:  4.3 amps.

A:  4.3 amps. All the specs are on the Home Depot site. Look them up!

A:  I mounted mine on a 10 x18 x1/2 sheet of plywood which I can clamp to a workbench or table and store out of way when not needed. If you need a stand and If you are a handy man, buy some angle iron and build one. There are a number of stands available on the net. Check them out!

A:  Hi ednorton, The stand just needs to be stable when you put pressure for sanding so it does not tip over. Thanks for asking. Greg

A:  The sander is fairly heavy, so basically stable. Any stand, either metal or wood, that adequately supports the weight of the sander should work fine. As an aside, I most frequently use the sander on the concrete floor of my garage since most sanding I do is of relatively small pieces.

A:  I have mine bolted to a work table I built. If you’re looking for a portable stand then I would measure the hole distances and compare it to the stands.

A:  This sander can be mounted to almost any wooden top work bench. There are pre-drilled holes on the base of the sander to attach it to the top of a work bench or you could make your own bench to suit your needs.