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Belt/Disk Sander


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I have an expensive Jet 6 by 48 and have abused it for about 5 years now; works great. It also has a side flat round sander of 9" diameter.  It was an in-store display model for $400. Had some scratches etc.

 

The Ridgid suggested sure looks good to me; but check on belt availability!

 

I do like the conversion of it and the warranty are both excellent features!

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I'm really liking that Ridgid, thought like Scrappile says there is no disk.  Do you guys that have it miss the disk sander or do you have a separate disk sander?  I better get to buttering up the Wife if I'm going to bring one of these home.....lol.   Thanks for all the advice so far guys.

 

Josh

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Josh

 

It really depends on what are you think you might be doing with it.  I initially hesitated on Ridgid from my attitude that one tool doing two jobs may not do either one well.   After reading many reviews and comments on this site and others, I went with the Ridgid and have no regrets and it occupies only one footprint in my shop rather than two.  As mentioned I do like the action of the oscillating sander.  There is no problem with belts as they are standard size.  If you need something with a bigger belt or do no want oscillating then the Ridgid is not for you.

 

For my use, when I need a disc sander I just have a palm sander which uses 8 hole five inch discs,  The disc sander is also oscillating.or more appropriately random orbit when talking about a disc sander.  For what I do the five inch is fine and the 9 or 12 inch disc sander would be much larger than I need but, again, it all depends on what you are planning to do with it.

 

Most important thing is to get something that fits what you want to do with it so hopefully there will not be buyer's remorse.

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Hello everyone,

 

I'm considering purchasing a new stationary belt/disk sander and I'm just curious if anyone has any suggestions/recommendations.  I have about $150 that I can spend.

 

Thanks,

 

Josh

 

I researched for this item and of all the ones under $200 there was only one that I would consider and that is the Porter Cable 5 amp belt sander. I was given a combination belt/disc sander from Harbor Freight and after two uses, I gave it back. That one is driven by a useless leather belt and has no power to do much. It also is very noisy. Lowes carries the Porter Cable one that has great reports on it. It seems to have plenty of power and looks to be made very well. For me, I am saving up for that one.  Good luck in your quest . Let us know what you decide on.

 

Dick

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I have a Delta 1" belt, 5" disc sander I had purchased several years ago for $60.00. For my purpose it's been great, highly rated and still available at a higher price of course. Love the footprint. For larger items I clamp my belt sander to the workbench. I also use my drill press as a drum sander. Being my work shop is only 12 x 8 space is limited to size of equipment I can use. So each person has to consider purpose, budget and space available. Good luck with your final decision Josh.

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My most used equipment in my shop is my stationary belt/disc sander.  I spend more time using it than any other tool.  I have two of them that I got from Harbor freight for under $200 each.  They are 6"x 48" belt sanders with a nine inch disc.  I do not use the disc at all.  In fact I did not even install it.  These sanders are belt drivin by an induction motor with more than enough power.  The belt tracks well.  I have them set up in the vertical position and stand at them while using them.  I made a dust collection "hood" to fit them.  This "hood" was tricky to build but I did get it made so that changing out the belt is pretty easy.  My dust collector works well with this tool.  I am not a big fan of Harbor Freight equipment, but these tools work well for me.

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I just bought a WEN 4X36 from amazon.For what i need it works perfect.It is cast iron base Pretty heavy,But still able to lift it .Sanding belts are reasonable and easy to change.I also bought a spare toothed drive belt for insurance .Amazon has them and are cheap enough.The only problem I had was the plastic knob that holds the side table on, Could not get it tite enough. So I replace it with a socket head bolt.It was a little loud with the 80 grit belt that came with it,but it did quiet down with the 120 and 220 grit.

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I have a Ryobi belt/disc sander and a rigid spindle sander.  I use my belt/disc sander the most.  I like it's smaller size as I can fit it just about anywhere and the belts are very easy to replace.  It does a good job of sanding and was a reasonable price.  I saw one on e-bay for 120.00, check Craigslist and see what they have.

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