I have a WEN spindle sander and a HF disk sander. Use them all the time. But the disk has the limitation of not allowing long edge tuning as the disk is flat. Yes, I know that's what planes are for, but not for of materials like plastics, phenolic or even MDF. Neither could do sanding on a bevel without a jig.
So I bought one of the Ridgid combo machines, belt/spindle jobbers as they are now available again. Only thing I notice right off is the tilt table is a long way from the spindle. Other than that, maybe nifty.
So here is my question: Does this machine really replace a disk sander and a spindle sander? I am space limited so can't really keep all three. Disk does have a BIG honking inductive motor on it.
So I bought one of the Ridgid combo machines, belt/spindle jobbers as they are now available again. Only thing I notice right off is the tilt table is a long way from the spindle. Other than that, maybe nifty.
So here is my question: Does this machine really replace a disk sander and a spindle sander? I am space limited so can't really keep all three. Disk does have a BIG honking inductive motor on it.