Hi,
I saw an oscillating spindle sander at HF that looked very
reasonable, given the under $100 price. The table was fixed (only do
90 degrees unless you build a jig for it), but it seemed pretty
sturdy, with what appears to be an all-metal body. Anyone have one
that they'd share some comments on? I figure the $100 investment
might by me a few more years on my drill press, which I've been using
with a drum-sanding attachment (the side-pressure can't be too good
for the spindle).
Tom wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I saw an oscillating spindle sander at HF that looked very
> reasonable, given the under $100 price. The table was fixed (only do
> 90 degrees unless you build a jig for it), but it seemed pretty
> sturdy, with what appears to be an all-metal body. Anyone have one
> that they'd share some comments on? I figure the $100 investment
> might by me a few more years on my drill press, which I've been using
> with a drum-sanding attachment (the side-pressure can't be too good
> for the spindle).
I've had one for a year or so...occasional use but quite pleased with
it...previously for curves I used a drum on a radial arm saw , the end of a
small stationary belt sander and a drill press and much prefer the Harbor
Freight....Rod
Tom wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I saw an oscillating spindle sander at HF that looked very
> reasonable, given the under $100 price. The table was fixed (only do
> 90 degrees unless you build a jig for it), but it seemed pretty
> sturdy, with what appears to be an all-metal body. Anyone have one
> that they'd share some comments on? I figure the $100 investment
> might by me a few more years on my drill press, which I've been using
> with a drum-sanding attachment (the side-pressure can't be too good
> for the spindle).
Looks very much like the Ryobi unit that I've been using for about four
years. I love it, but I think maybe the motor is starting to die - it
changes speeds spontaneously occasionally. I paid $95 for mine, IIRC.
--Steve
On Jan 14, 10:11=A0pm, Tom <[email protected]> wrote:
I waited until the local HBF store had one in stock. I was pleasantly
surprised, it had a solid base, seemed sturdy and was heavier than I
expected. I decided to buy it there. Yes, the table is fixed. and
compared to my "drill press" spindle attachment, it's great. I'm
pleased with it.
Watch for it to go on-sale (it's $89.99 right now in the latest
flyer). I used one of their 15% off coupon, I paid <$80.00. At that
price, it's a deal.
Good Luck,
dk
Steve wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>Looks very much like the Ryobi unit that I've been using for about four
>years. I love it, ...>
I also have the Ryobi and this HF unit looks similar. My spindle isn't
completely square to the table either, only to about 1/3 of the surface. I
marked the area that it's square and it works fine. This HF unit looks like a
good value for the price.
Cheers
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Tom <[email protected]> wrote:
> I saw an oscillating spindle sander at HF that looked very reasonable,
> given the under $100 price.
Are you refering to this item?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95088
> Anyone have one that they'd share some comments on?
If we're talking about the sander in the aforementioned link, I don't
have that one, but one that looks exactly like it with a Performax[1]
brand on it, purchased from Menards. The only issue I've run into
with mine was the alignment of the spindle to the base. I noticed my
spindle wasn't quite square to the table. So I had to take mine
appart and shim things up to get things square.
The actual operation of the machine has been good and it's been useful
sanding out curves and such. I do hobby stuff with it, so the size
and price for this unit were right for me.
Depending on what I'm trying to sand, I'll hook up a shop vac to the
dust port. Sometimes though, the suction through the shop vac is too
much, such that it becomes difficult to move the work piece around the
spindle. When that happens I just leave the shop vac off.
[1]: http://www.performaxpower.com/90225.html
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