As a weekender, I have neither the budget nor the space for a whole shop
full of dedicated tools. I have to maximize my usage, floor space and
dollars.
I was thinking of buying a PC portable oscillating spindle sander, drilling
mounting holes in the plate and mounting it inverted on some sort of stand.
My thought was to make the table surface out of 1/4" plexi with hardwood
gussets underneath to keep it flat.
Has anyone tried anything similar? Any problems?
Thanks, guys. I found the router table insert for the PC oscillating
spindle sander on the Rockler site.
"Chuck Hoffman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> As a weekender, I have neither the budget nor the space for a whole shop
> full of dedicated tools. I have to maximize my usage, floor space and
> dollars.
>
> I was thinking of buying a PC portable oscillating spindle sander,
drilling
> mounting holes in the plate and mounting it inverted on some sort of
stand.
> My thought was to make the table surface out of 1/4" plexi with hardwood
> gussets underneath to keep it flat.
>
> Has anyone tried anything similar? Any problems?
>
>
Chuck,
Consider this: PC Oscillating Spindle Sander 250. Table insert 41.00 =
291.00
Jet Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander 350.00
(Amazon)
For $60. more you have a substantially better tool. IMHO
I know space is a premium but, for my money, the Jet is better. I have
both, and almost never use the PC.
It is a good tool but the Jet does the majority of the sanding.
Dave
"Chuck Hoffman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> As a weekender, I have neither the budget nor the space for a whole shop
> full of dedicated tools. I have to maximize my usage, floor space and
> dollars.
>
> I was thinking of buying a PC portable oscillating spindle sander,
> drilling
> mounting holes in the plate and mounting it inverted on some sort of
> stand.
> My thought was to make the table surface out of 1/4" plexi with hardwood
> gussets underneath to keep it flat.
>
> Has anyone tried anything similar? Any problems?
>
>
And well. I modified a router baseplate to take the guides, and now do
pattern sanding!
"TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Chuck,
> Consider this: PC Oscillating Spindle Sander 250. Table insert 41.00 =
> 291.00
> Jet Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander 350.00
> (Amazon)
>
> For $60. more you have a substantially better tool. IMHO
> I know space is a premium but, for my money, the Jet is better. I have
> both, and almost never use the PC.
> It is a good tool but the Jet does the majority of the sanding.
http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product_details.cfm?&offerings_id=5749&objectgroup_id=43
2&catid=80&filter=oscillating
Watch the wrap.
Art
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Chuck Hoffman" wrote in message
>
> > I was thinking of buying a PC portable oscillating spindle sander,
> drilling
> > mounting holes in the plate and mounting it inverted on some sort of
> stand.
> > My thought was to make the table surface out of 1/4" plexi with hardwood
> > gussets underneath to keep it flat.
>
> IIRC, Tom Watson uses one on his router table. AAMOF, there is a router
> table insert specifically made by someone that will hold the portable PC
> OSS. Might want to do a Google.
>
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> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 11/06/04
>
>
>
I purchased the Powermatic spindle sander about 10 years ago. Jet purchased
the Powermatic line and now markets it themselves. I bought it because it
has spindles down to 1/4 inch. There is a problem with the worm gear. We
replaced it once and it is now making noise again. We also lost the switch
twice, and now use a different brand of switch which holds up better. Jet
told us we will have the same problem with their unit. I think the Delta
Boss and the Ryobi, both cheaper will work better.
max
> And well. I modified a router baseplate to take the guides, and now do
> pattern sanding!
>
> "TeamCasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Chuck,
>> Consider this: PC Oscillating Spindle Sander 250. Table insert 41.00 =
>> 291.00
>> Jet Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander 350.00
>> (Amazon)
>>
>> For $60. more you have a substantially better tool. IMHO
>> I know space is a premium but, for my money, the Jet is better. I have
>> both, and almost never use the PC.
>> It is a good tool but the Jet does the majority of the sanding.
>
>
"Chuck Hoffman" wrote in message
> I was thinking of buying a PC portable oscillating spindle sander,
drilling
> mounting holes in the plate and mounting it inverted on some sort of
stand.
> My thought was to make the table surface out of 1/4" plexi with hardwood
> gussets underneath to keep it flat.
IIRC, Tom Watson uses one on his router table. AAMOF, there is a router
table insert specifically made by someone that will hold the portable PC
OSS. Might want to do a Google.
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 11/06/04