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RE: Benchtop spindle sander - Wizard of Oz - 09-19-2018
I have the old original gray Rigid, and use it a lot. About 15 years old and works great.
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - Stwood_ - 09-19-2018
I've never really needed a spindle sander, but I think if the need arose, I would go with a heavy floor model that had an actual normal (replaceable) electric motor and had interchangeable spindles from say 1/2" to 2".
I've had my fill long ago of toy trinket machines that really didn't do a good job.
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - Duane N - 09-19-2018
This is the one I own. Works great, excellent dust collection.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DPYSHA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - BrokenOlMarine - 09-19-2018
Thanks for all the info guys.
I agree, I didn't like using the drums on the drill press.
I will do some research and decide on the spindle sander.
jim
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - goaliedad - 09-19-2018
I have the Ridgid. Happy with it. Having the option of a spindle or belt has been nice
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - garmar60 - 09-19-2018
I also have the rigid and really like it. It is the only non hand held sander I have. I use the spindles for inside curves and the belt for outside curves. I had an small craftsman 4x6 belt and disc that I hated to use. The rigid is great to use always meets my needs
Gary
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - EdL - 09-19-2018
Keep a lookout for a used Clayton.....
Ed
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - MichaelMouse - 09-20-2018
(09-19-2018, 07:27 AM)BrokenOlMarine Wrote: I'm thinking the next tool added to the shop might be a spindle sander.
What say you?
I've got the JET benchtop, though it ain't cheap any more. Two considerations are the length of stroke - as always, longer = better, and length of spindle, so you can put a false table on and extend the life of your paper. I learned not to go against the wind of the paper by inverting, rather elevating.
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - Cooler - 09-21-2018
(09-19-2018, 07:38 AM)Lucky Irish Wrote: I've had the Ridgid oscillating spindle/belt sander for about 12(?) years and have had no problems with it at all. I think they run about $200.
I have that one too. It is "key" operated, and if the key is not plugged in, it won't work. I lost the key and Home Depot was not able to order a replacement. I did find one on line, but crappy service on that end.
It works well, and offers lots of options including my favorite, a 4" belt sander option. It seems very noisy. Louder than my table saw. I don't wear ear protection, but I probably should.
But as a value leader I think it is a good option.
RE: Benchtop spindle sander - Mr Eddie - 09-21-2018
(09-19-2018, 07:27 AM)BrokenOlMarine Wrote: I'm thinking the next tool added to the shop might be a spindle sander. The woodcraft flyer in yesterday's mail has their woodriver benchtop model 157889 on sale at $139, $50 off. This is one of those tools that is great when you need it and a time saver. I see it used for sanding drawer cavities, curves, shaping and the like on bandsaw boxes, and the shaping of knife scales. For the last twenty years plus, I have used a couple drums chucked into the drill press.
They worked... but I think the spindle sander might do a bit better.
Like Johnny Five... I crave input.
Brands, models, options, pros and cons...
Quality and price.. or rather than the spindle sander?
(I have a benchtop disc/belt combo)
What say you?
Jim,
I think they're all the same just different paint color. Home Depot has their spindle sander at $104.
Lonnie