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Ridgid Belt/Spindle sander
John Mihich Offline
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10-03-2019, 04:57 PM
There are times I wish the belt was longer and bigger drums but 95% of the time I love having it.  I got it because I couldn't fit 2 machines in my shop to do the same work. 

I believe it works as designed.
John

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Mike L B Offline
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10-04-2019, 02:03 PM
The Grizzly has a 3.5 amp motor and weighs 27 lbs.
The Ridgid has a 5 amp motor and weighs 40 lbs.

I'm very happy with my Ridgid.
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10-06-2019, 04:02 PM
(10-03-2019, 03:18 PM)meackerman Wrote: the grizzly and wen look like twins.  probably come off the same line, just different colors.

Triton, Shop Fox, and Wood River look like triplets in the "offset spindle" and shield-shaped table category, too.
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