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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: JJammo1 on November 21, 2010, 10:31:49 pm
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Been wanting a spindle sander for awhile. Waiting for Santa to see what he brings. Was wondering how the inexpensive ones that attach to a drill press work? Are they even worth trying until I get a bigger one. Saw one at Harbor Freight for $129. The drill press type are under $20 on ebay.
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I love my spindle sander. I have a cheap version, I think preformax from Menards. I also have 3 delta's and a jet at school.
I think the spindle sanders are way better then the drill press version.
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A spindle sander is a great tool. I have the one Home Depot sells. Works better then I thought it would. I think it was 100 bucks. One of the Black Friday deals.
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I have the ridgid as well it is a combo oscillating belt and spindle sander. Really like it have had it for a long time and no problems yet.
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I also have the Ridgid oscillating belt/spinal sander. I think it's a great deal for $200
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I have so little room in my shop that I don't have space for a dedicated spindle sander. I use spindles in my drill press. I prefer the drums that use normal sandpaper rather than "tubes". They don't last as long, but are cheap and quick to change out. I recently ran across a delta drill press accessory which converts a drill press into an oscillating spindle sander and have been using it. It works pretty well. I got it at a local woodworking store for $50 (good deal).