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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: yyyyyguy on January 12, 2012, 09:44:36 pm
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I'm planning to buy a belt/disc sander soon, any suggestions? OK now with a limit of $100 - $200. I'd really like a bench top to save money and a disc of over 6". I've looked a bit and haven't heard good reviews of Harbor Freight or the ones Woodcraft offer but am open to suggestions.
Thanks Pete
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Hey Pete, Which one at Woodcraft are you talking about? I have heard good things about the Ricon, Which is sold at Woodcraft. It is a 6x belt 48 and a 10" Disk. But it goes for $420. They also have a 4x36 with a 6" disk for $139, but I don't know about that one. For the price range, You wont find anything great.
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Craigslist...may be your only option in that range for a good one.
~~~GB~~~
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lowes has a PORTER-CABLE 4" x 8" Bench Belt/Disc Sander the 8 intch is the disc it cost 159
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I agree with GB. Look around on Craigslist or take advantage of claz.org (similar to Craigslist but includes all free online classifieds and you can create a search and then have it email the results to you daily). There are a lot of old Craftsman and other stationairy 6X48 bets sanders with 0 pr 10 inch discs attached that can be bought reasonably and will outlast and outperform a smaller benchtop. My shop is crammed for space, but I wouldn't part with my old sander.
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I have the Rikon 6 X 48 with the 10" disc. I bought it used and love it.
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grizzly has some great sanders that is what i use is the 6x48 with the disc on the side
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At that price range you are limited as to what you can buy new. I had a Craftsman 4x36 with a 6" disk that lasted me over 15 years. Used or recondition may be your only choice for an upgrade. :)
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Hey Pete, Which one at Woodcraft are you talking about? I have heard good things about the Ricon, Which is sold at Woodcraft. It is a 6x belt 48 and a 10" Disk. But it goes for $420. They also have a 4x36 with a 6" disk for $139, but I don't know about that one. For the price range, You wont find anything great.
It was the smaller one that I had heard wasn't too good but realize at my price I will have to settle for less than the best.
Thanks all for the help, I've looked on C-list and didn't find anything but will keep looking.
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I agree with GB. Look around on Craigslist or take advantage of claz.org (similar to Craigslist but includes all free online classifieds and you can create a search and then have it email the results to you daily). There are a lot of old Craftsman and other stationairy 6X48 bets sanders with 0 pr 10 inch discs attached that can be bought reasonably and will outlast and outperform a smaller benchtop. My shop is crammed for space, but I wouldn't part with my old sander.
Thanks Bill, had never heard of that site b/4, nice place!
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I agree with GB. Look around on Craigslist or take advantage of claz.org (similar to Craigslist but includes all free online classifieds and you can create a search and then have it email the results to you daily). There are a lot of old Craftsman and other stationairy 6X48 bets sanders with 0 pr 10 inch discs attached that can be bought reasonably and will outlast and outperform a smaller benchtop. My shop is crammed for space, but I wouldn't part with my old sander.
..........I have the harbor freight 6"x48" x9" sander and like it. I did not even intall the 9" disc. part (No use for them) I have had it over a year now and use it a lot! It is the most used equipment in my shop. I paid $169 for it. I think it is $200 now.
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I bought mine at sears, which is a craftman, anf I really like it.
gene
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Looking at the Ridgid spindle sander, use either spindle or belt, seems like a good compromise
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The Rigid gets a lot of reviews. I suggest you look harder at your main purpose. If curved edge sanding is your strongest need, get the spindle sander, but if belt sanding is your biggest need (especially for material removal) get a larger belt sander. Even the belt sander on the Rigid is intended more for edge and small piece sanding. Personally I use my drill press as a spindle sander and found an attachment which makes the spindle oscillate.
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dont forget about Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=sander (http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=sander)
they have a lot of different types and sizes and prices.
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;D I recently snagged the Harbor Freight 4X36 belt sander with the 6" disc sander for an excellent price starting at 79.99 then knocking it down an additional 20% to $63.00.
I finally had an opportunity to try it out. I sliced and cut pine pieces for making a 24 tube holder for my scroll saw blades. I had to flip the 2X4 over to completely slice the board, on my table saw, this of course caused some variance in the board. Just tried the belt sander and it cleaned it up beautifully and then I smoothed all around. Quick fast and it was done. So far so good.
If it were not for Harbor F. I would not be into woodworking at all. I started with their scroll saw and liked it so much, that I upgraded to a Delta over the holidays. I have a grand daughter interested in scrolling, when she is ready to start she too will begin with the Harbor Freight Saw. :o
In the USA new economy, Harbor F. is the only way to go....
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I ended up getting the "Master-force" 6" belt X 9" disc, looks like a good one, only time will tell. Thanks for all your input.
Pete
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Don't know that brand Pete, Where did you buy it and how much did you pay for it? After you work with it for awhile will you give us a review?
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Don't know that brand Pete, Where did you buy it and how much did you pay for it? After you work with it for awhile will you give us a review?
Around here Wi -Ia, we have Menards, very much like Home Depot, Lowes etc. It was $200. I have some of their hand tools (Master-Force) and have been happy with them. I like the 90 day no questions asked guarantee and 3 year warranty. Plus it's a little more than I was looking for and the price was with-in my boundaries. Won't be using it for a while - too cold in the shop, too messy for the basement, should have waited for warmer weather to buy maybe but I was itchy to get it now. I've heard it's the same machine Harbor Freight sells, they were out when I went to look at theirs.
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I just bought http://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-BD6900-Sander-Built--Collection/dp/B0035K0XCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327149171&sr=8-3 (http://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-BD6900-Sander-Built--Collection/dp/B0035K0XCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327149171&sr=8-3) from Amazon.com. I got it on sale for $202.00 but I see it has gone up in price. Great sander and VERY good reviews. If you can get the extra $50 for it I would encourage you to consider this one.