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06-09-2008, 12:50 PM
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Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Morning all,
I find myself needing to buy a sander, other than the typical flat vibrating, orbital and angle/corner sanders...
I have narrowed (??) it down to either an "Oscillating Spindle Sander", likely a bench top model or one of the combo "Belt/Disk sanders".
It will mainly be used for projects such as sanding down on curved pieces, small boxes/drawers and other light/medium duty projects.
I was wondering if I get your opinions on which you have found more useful and if you have found a particular model/brand works best, holds up, reliable.
I am not out to spend a fortune, but I certainly want to get something that does not fall apart after a couple years use.
Thanks for your assistance.
Tony ...
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06-09-2008, 01:00 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Get the Ridgid. It has a belt and spindle along with a table that tilts! Looks to be good value for the money to me.
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Wife changed my perspective.  I need want some additional tools. I need want a
multi-spindle line borer - unlikely in 2008
pocket hole machine - unlikely in 2008
Festool sander and vacuum -told I don't need 2 not going to happen
Edge bander - unlikely this decade
oscillating edge sander - unlikely in 2008
floor model chisel or slot mortiser - unlikely in 2008
and a bigger shop - maybe in 2009
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06-09-2008, 02:53 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
I haven't had too much exposure to all of the spindle sander variations out there, but I do like the versatility of the Ridgid EB4424. It has both oscillating spindles (3/4" - 2") as well as an oscillating 4x24" belt. The dust collection is so-so. I have had mine for a little over a year now and use it quite a bit and is still running fine. If I were in the market, I would buy it again. They are about $200 at the BORG.
Wayne
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06-09-2008, 03:33 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
I agree on the Rigid. For the $ I sure saw no competition.
I'd buy another if this one grew legs and walked off.
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06-09-2008, 04:10 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Oscillating Spindle Sanders are best used for curved pieces. Belt/disk sanders are primarily for flat pieces. You can sand curved items on a belt/disk sander and vice versa but it's not the optimal choice. So if your goal is to sand both curved and flat pieces, the Rigid is probably your best choice. Outside of the Rigid, you're probably looking at stepping up considerably in price and/or buying two machines . Grizzly does have a combination disk/OSS but it runs about $475 before shipping.
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06-09-2008, 08:05 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
The Griz spindle/disk combo is about the best set-up out there. But since I couldn't afford it I got the Ridgid OSS/Edge sander. I does almost everything I want. It really excels at launching your work piece while in edge sander mode, something that a disk wouldn't do.
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
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06-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Well this is sounding like a broke record here but I say the Ridgid as well. I don't even use my disk sander anymore. The Ridgid is the most used, versatile sander in the house and I have quite a few different ones.
Rob
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06-09-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Well, I guess I'll have to go along with the ones pushing Rigid.
I also have one and like it very much. Good value and had very
good reviews in the wood mags.
My .02 for whatever it's worth.
Woodrat
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06-10-2008, 08:53 AM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
The Rigid can often be found in pawn shops for around $100!
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06-10-2008, 12:37 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Originally Posted by NCPete
The Rigid can often be found in pawn shops for around $100!
For some reason, I have had zero success in getting anything at a good price at a pawn shop. I am always too late or they are asking way too much.
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Wife changed my perspective. I need want some additional tools. I need want a
multi-spindle line borer - unlikely in 2008
pocket hole machine - unlikely in 2008
Festool sander and vacuum -told I don't need 2 not going to happen
Edge bander - unlikely this decade
oscillating edge sander - unlikely in 2008
floor model chisel or slot mortiser - unlikely in 2008
and a bigger shop - maybe in 2009
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06-10-2008, 12:49 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
One more advocate of the Rigid.
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06-10-2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Another option from someone whose shop space and budget are a little constrained:
http://www.intarsia.com/Hardware.html
The Flex-Drum sander at the top is a very useful shaper. The $2 1/2" adapter shaft will make it fit in a drill press. I get a fair amount of use out of each sleeve and pad (you do need a cleaning stick).
The sander down at the bottom is very nice. |
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06-10-2008, 03:40 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
This is strange I just bought the Ridgid sunday last week before anybody said anything about it. Just took it out of the box this morning, set it up and so far I like it, doesn't sound noisey and does a good job of sanding.
dick
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06-10-2008, 04:06 PM
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Re: Sanders- Which would be better all round??
Afternoon all,
Thanks very much for your input. It seems from the reviews I have found and input, the Rigid is going to be the way to go...
Regards,
Tony ...
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U.S. Army, Retired
Master Sergeant
"Ain't afraid of dying, just being dead"
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