New Toy

[Travis]

I bought a new toy last night. I'm starting to manufacture a few games for my buddy's store and I needed a stationary belt sander. So I dipped into my lathe fund ( ) and got this; a Ridgid Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander. You can find them at Home Depot for $199. It doubles both as a oscillating belt sander and a spindle sander. The change-over is really quick and easy. So far I'm pretty happy with it. I'm especially excited to use it on scroll saw projects (toys, puzzles, candle holders, etc), but I think it will work well for all kinds of woodworking. I've read reviews from other woodworkers and many really like the machine. I'm going to give 'er a workout this weekend and I'll do a full review later. Until then, you can check out the details here.

 

 

[Firedkm]

You lucky dog!

[Charise2009]

Oooo nice!

[grampa]

Very nice ..........Hey travis if I ship my projects over to your side of the pond, you can sand em and ship them back....

[Vector01]

That's Kool But you broke the cardinal rule of tool buying Never admit you bought it! "You won it in a raffle."

[wombatie]

Boys and their toys. LOL So how many times have you dipped into your lathe fund now???? Have fun.

 

Marg

[Barry5180]

Nice toy Travis. Congrats on the new purchase.

 

Barry

[Hosie]

Hey Travis nice toy.Tha willalso come in handy if you do some Intarsia.because if two adjoining pieces don't fit tight you can trim them with that because the spindle sander will sand at a true 90degrees which is very important.

[britetomro]

Travis,

 

Nice new addition to the workshop. I have had one of these units for about 4 years. Unless changes have been made to the newer models, a word of advice. Do not over tighten the table adjustment knobs on each side. On mine, it caused stress cracks in the housing. Did not cause a problem with the operation of the machine or the leveling of the table, however I did not like it when I saw the small cracks. The machine has worked well for me. Found the Home Depot in my area had a sale on replacement tubes for the spindle and I purchased 6 packages of the sanding tubes for $5.00 each. I do not think that I will ever use them all.

 

Again, congrats.

[Christina]

Congrats on the new toy Travis! That's one of the things on my, way to long, wish list lol. Have fun!

Christina

[toolbeltman]

Check this toy out Steven...(aka wig wag)

[Xray]

Good move, a man simply cannot have enough tools.

Watch the internal dust buildup on this, I periodically take mine outside and blow its innards out, lest the accumulation fouls the motor.

[Eagledrum70]

Very nice Travis I need one of myself congrats on the new toy. Eagledrum70

[WigWag Workshop]

Congrads on the new toy, that is next on my list after I purchase some router bits for my new toy

[Tigerhellmaker]

Ha nice toy.

Can I bought something similar in Europe ?

[mikesscrollsaw]

It's been 7 months since the original post, what do you think of it?

[Travis]

I love it. Its very handy to have and does an awesome job. And the best part about it, its very affordable. Its nice to find quality tools at a decent price. That doesn't happen too often anymore.

[knothead]

you got a great toy.

[mikesscrollsaw]

I bought the ridgid planer and I love it. Very good tool. I'm impressed with ridgid tools. And the price is right too.

 

I want to get the sander too