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| Author: | Philip Perdue [ Tue May 18, 2010 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I need advice on a possible sander purchase. |
I’m vacationing in Oregon and have been thinking about buying a bench top sander because of no tax on purchases (saves 9.75%). Currently I do all my sanding and shaping by hand or my ROS. My work area is small enough that I wish I had the room or Hesh’s former bathroom shop although I do have some storage space. I store my power tools on a shelf and then drag them over to my bench when I need them. My bench area is about 2-3 foot wide and my other work area is the top of my go-bar deck. Hmm, most likelyTMI. I have thought about purchasing the Rigid oscillating edge/belt/spindle sander after Hesh’s glowing review. The problem is that it is never on sale. My other choices for about the same money are two sanders from Harbor Freight. Yes, I know the quality of their tools but advice from the experienced is always helpful. One is a 4" x 36" Belt/6" Disc Sander (on sale $79.00) and an oscillating spindle sander for $129.00 (but I can wait for a sale if needed). http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Sanders-Polishers/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgfZaqht/R-100061671/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-x-36-inch-belt-6-inch-disc-sander-93981.html http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-spindle-sander-38160.html Any advice is appreciated. Philip |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Tue May 18, 2010 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need advice on a possible sander purchase. |
If you are strapped for space, I'm not sure that a sander is the thing for you. A few thoughts: They produce a pile of dust. What specific jobs did you have in mind for the sander? Can you do those jobs with cutting/scraping/rasping tools? A 6" disc is pretty useless, IMO- too much difference in sanding rates from the edge in, and you will be changing the paper all the time. I used a homebuilt 10" for years and got a 12" eventually. Again, dusty, and take up room. Do you own a drill press? Some of the sander jobs can be done with a drum in the drill press, and it's often easier to rig up a fence (for doing SS bridge ends, etc) on a drill press. And, a drill press is very useful (for drilling,obviously, but also with a Safe-T planer, etc) BTW, I own a couple of 4x36 belt sanders, a homebuilt 3" drum sander, the 12" disc sander- they all live in the garage (because of the dust issue). One of the belt sanders is used with a jig for setting neck angles; otherwise they are mostly for rough work. Cheers John |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue May 18, 2010 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need advice on a possible sander purchase. |
I have one of the Ryobi sanders and I do like it a lot. If it tore up I would go get another one. However, if I didn't have a drill press, I would want one of them first. A drum sander on a drill press can do a lot although it isn't as fast of convenient as a dedicated oscillating sander. On the other hand there is no substitute for the drill press when it is time to drill accurate holes in bridges, headstocks, and so on. |
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| Author: | Bob Shanklin [ Tue May 18, 2010 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need advice on a possible sander purchase. |
PHILIP I have the RIDGID OSCILATING BELT/SPINDLE SANDER. I have been very happy with it. I also have a belt/disc sander that I use frequently. Use the disc sander more when doing jigs, and the Ridgid more when building guitar. Bob |
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| Author: | Michael Smith [ Tue May 18, 2010 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I need advice on a possible sander purchase. |
My Harbor Freight rule is not to buy anything there that has moving parts. Cheap tools cost too much. |
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