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Black & Decker 7558 1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander | 
| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $40.65
Buy New: $24.00
You Save: $16.65 (41%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 19544
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 7448
Model: 7558
UPC: 028877001548
EAN: 0028877001548
ASIN: B0000302U6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Larger base sands flush on three sides for convenience | | • | Dust sealed switch extends the life of the tool | | • | Easy to use paper attachment clamps for convenience | | • | 2-Handed design for comfort and control | | • | Two year home use warranty |
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Product Description
1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander, High Speed Orbital Action, 13,000 OPM, Compact Design, Flush Sands On 3 Sides.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Black & Decker Sander December 29, 2007
I was delighted to find a model similar to the one I had 20 years ago.
 Piece Of Chinese Junk September 29, 2006
I have used a Model#FS350 Type1 (made in the U.K.)(Blue case) for a number of years and the only problem experienced is a bad on/off switch. I installed a jumper on the switch & it is still working. I purchased a Model#7448 (Black case - Made in China) to have as a backup and it broke down on the third time I used it. The motor runs but the pad doesn't vibrate. Another quality? product from China!!! Both units appear identical (inside & out) except for color and point of manufacture.
 20 years, time for a new one! October 11, 2005
I came to the website looking to see if B&D still made this puppy. I bought mine in '84, and have been diligently beating it to death ever since. My first house - total gut job. Used the sander on everything. Second house, much better, lots of woodwork and moldings, and a built-in wet bar all done in cherry.
I built a 20 foot long work bench and LOTS of cabinets for the garage/workshop. A couple of kid's furniture projects later, bookselves, desks and dollhouses - the thing started making a very loud rattling noise.
Its the same top bearing issue mentioned before. Its not really a bearing at all, just a weird metal donut that started to melt the inside of the plastic case. And after only 20 years! What a piece of junk, huh?
Yes, I would love to have kept more skin on my knuckles, but I do change the paper often, and those teeny little levers are a joke. Mine never let go of the paper, though. You've got me a little worried.
I've had good and bad experiences with B&D. Their belt sanders are about as sturdy as a styrofoam cup. Had one two months and it crapped out.
I've got other sanders, but this one has the right weight, the right size and (until last week), the right level of invincibility I need from powertools.
I think I'll risk it and go drop another 25 bucks - the same price it was in '84. I'll let you know in 2025 if it was worth it.
 Paper Falls Off 2005! June 12, 2005
I wonder if there's something wrong with the clamps on a batch of these. We bought this a couple years ago and never really used it much. Just started trying to use it in earnest this evening and I will add my "paper falls off" woes to the group.
I tried about ten times with a number of different types of sandpaper - it seems that the clamps tighten down when you pull up on the lever, but in order to lock the levers into place they "relax" just a little bit and the paper doesn't hold in place well. Just a tiny bit of sideways motion and yep, paper starts to slide right off...
Sounds like they've had this model forever - maybe it's time the old B&D spent some money on R&D and upgraded their product a little bit.
Looks like it goes on the garage sale pile and it's time to try out another...
Takes a beating and keeps on sanding! February 10, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this sander for more than 15 years! I sanded everything from cars to sheetrock! I can't count the times I've dropped it, and it still worked. The felt pad has worn completely off to the base. I just placed an order for a new one for $25.00 it's not worth fixing it, or maybe if I make the time to find the parts. All around sander, light weight no frills.
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