Harbor Freight Bauer 9 Amp Surface Conditioning Tool Review! {Drum VS Strip Disc}

Review of the Bauer drum sander. Using it for just under 4 hours and it busted! Going back to the store and returning it for a new one, not off to a good start...

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[mikemosley]

You missed something very critical though...you looked at the surface reconditioner as a metal working tool only. That's where it outperforms others the most is the fact that it can also be great for wood, fiberglass, and plastics....stuff that can easily be destroyed by an angle grinder.

[MattF]

The drum sander shines for removing mill scale from metal. Real useful for welders.

[DireWolfForge]

So it’s literally called a Surface conditioning tool. Not a paint stripper.

It can do both, but it’s for a different application imho. I want one for cleaning up metal and giving a smooth satin look. Not gonna be stripping paint.

Nice video, guys. I love the commentary and music!

[donaldhalls]

Honestly I think the drum has a better finish, on thin flat surfaces, pretty useless on most other surfaces, the disc is a lot more versatile for any surface, great video thanks, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[thalegacy]

I use this to remove deep scratches from stainless steel tables at work. Great tool!

[MD-enzm]

I’m a woodworker who uses mine restoring old tools. I like the scratch pattern better with the SCT (for example, on vintage handsaws, where you see the scratch pattern long term).

As you guys show though, angle grinder is still very versatile and plenty for many (most?) applications.

[randallsavage]

just bought the drum sander at HF for 109 bucks. did a test spot on a car frame and it is working incredibly. Fast and very clean. Very impressed. I cant see anyone buying the eastwood unit at 3x the price.

[fixedit]

My first and most likely my only Harbor Freight power tool. I use it not to strip paint but to polish and grain stainless steel pipes, tubing and panels. Does a nice job putting or restoring grain

[adrianaroadriguez]

The drum is smoother and better less gouging nd deep cuts leaves it leveled nd smooth

[davehammond]

I think you're missing the purpose of the drum style machine, it's to achieve consistent inline abrasions like satin finished stainless steel or aluminum, but can also strip paint as a plus.

[nativestacker]

I like the finished look of the metal with the drum, if there was no other body work to be done I think some Apoxy Primer could go on and be ready for paint .

[bigblockkings]

I'm glad you guys made this comparison video. I actually considered buying a drum sander from Eastwood. They Are heavier than the 4 inch grinder and don't appear to be that much faster.

[MillCreekFabShop]

Well that answered my question. Thx guys. Jason will always be my winner winner 😅

[EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

That was a great comparison. Can you imagine how slow it would be if it wasn’t the great Jason using it?!?! I think they both have their place. It would be interesting to test it on a horizon surface where the weight helps you and doesn’t fight you. You guys are awesome. It’s great to see Aaron in front of the camera more.

[DuddiesAdventure]

Great comparison, I could see the use of both if you are running a body shop or have several body work projects . But for the weekend warrior I would go with the grinder and disc just to save money on more tools. Great video!

[asusreviews]

Nice review. The harbor freight is priced kinda high. 90 day warranty for $150. Eastwood is $189, but there is a 10% coupon right now bringing it to $171 and has 3 year warranty. But eastwood only includes 120 grit drum.

[Buzzkillco]

the conditioner leaves a smoother more even finish over the flap disc

[EYE_SPIDER]

They really do have a good return process!

[randywilson]

Me personal I bought it for one purpose and that is to use it on furniture repair and restoration, I haven’t had any problems using it on wood, I have other grinders for metal stripping, Etc. Thanks for the review

[thedoomrunnerxl]

Or you could buy a drum sander attachment from Temu that fits your angle grinder and is only $36.