Essex Floor Sander | 8 in. Drum | 1.5 HP | 1,800 RPM

The motor and soft rubber drum with the unique cam locking system combine to work like a professional sander. The sandpaper is held between 2 spring-loaded cams. The slow speed of the drum will not gouge floors. The tilt action allows for more controlled and even sanding. When you sand forward and backward you can be assured of straight sanding because it runs on the drum and wheels. The weight of the machine is specifically designed and evenly distributed for the best results. Because of this design, unique to the Silver-Line motor, the drum will not slow down or speed up as it sands, resulting in a level, smooth finish without waves. The totally sealed motor also saves you money because it keeps sawdust out. The repulsion-induction feature virtually eliminates brush wear by using the brushes only to start the motor. The SL-8 motor does not use capacitors.