(Update) Bench top oscillating edge sander utility?

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

I'll tape it in place.

[lincmercguy]

"Note: The Rigid unit has a plastic key. If you lose the key, Home Depot will not order it for you. So don't lose the key. I found a replacement online, but not from Home Depot."

Fortunately, that key is common across many of their machines. I used to have more orange tools and replaced the bad switch on my Delta jointer with the Ridgid switch. When I ordered it, I ordered an extra switch and key as well.

When my shop was in the garage, I would remove all of those keys when I wasn't working in there just to make sure the kids didn't mess with anything.

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

Update:

I *finally* opened up the box and put it to work about a week ago. I love it for its utility. Man, why did I wait so long?

The good: Aggressive, fast removal of wood. Fairly smooth operation. Very simple assembly and set up.

The bad: Light construction, not-quite-rigid-enough work table. Dust collection absolutely sucks...as in it's just terrible.

I think I'll figure out a shroud to add better DC to the belt. I have a dedicated OSS (a Triton) so this one will remain a belt sander.

[fredhargis]

Glad that worked out for you.

[MarkSingleton]

Another Ridgid owner here. I gotta echo the bad dust collection complaint.

On my list of things to do, is what this guy did:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqb-VTC6O2w

[wjt]

[quote="MarkSingleton" pid='8052292' dateline='1643045213']
Another Ridgid owner here. I gotta echo the bad dust collection complaint.

On my list of things to do, is what this guy did:


I will second Mark's comment. I have used this since December 2016.

Simple to build and well worth the time.

Bill

[®smpr_fi_mac®]

That's perfect!  Thanks a bunch.