Rockytime Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Anyone here using one and how do you like it? My usage will be very limited. I do not build things, I just scroll light projects. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I know it is $100 more but the Rigid Oscillating belt and drum sander is a fantastic addition to the shop. If you register it has a lifetime warranty. I had one for about 6 years and when I moved the movers tightened the top knob and it would not budge. I took it in for repair and 3 weeks later they sent me another. I switch between belt and drum all the time. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Are you talking about the 14"? here https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-oscillating-spindle-sander-69257.html If it were me, and it will be in a few weeks I hope, I would just spend the extra few dollars and get the Rigid Oscillating/belt sander here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Oscillating-Belt-and-Spindle-Sander-6524/308605438 Or the Rigid https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671 2 for the price of one OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Are you talking palm sander or something else? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rockytime said: Anyone here using one and how do you like it? My usage will be very limited. I do not build things, I just scroll light Deleted. I misread the title. I second the Ridgid occillating sander. I bought one and love it. Edited March 31, 2019 by octoolguy new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I have the Ridgid model one too.. love it.. I see WEN is offering one that is very much designed like the Ridgid... might be the same thing with different colors and stickers.. and a lot cheaper, LOL https://www.dealsguys.net/products/wen-oscillating-belt-and-spindle-sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) The oscillating spindle sander is a great tool. I use mine a lot when doing intarsia. I bought the Jet because it has a 1/4 inch spindle and I also wanted the tilting table. Great for doing Scrollsaw bowls. Edited March 31, 2019 by Rolf OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I have the Ridgig also and absolutely love it. Well worth the investment and the belts and spindle sanders are easy to find. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Again where is everyone getting the information he is asking about a spindle sander?? I am missing it. Most palm sanders fit into two basic categories: the oscillating sander and the random orbit sander. Oscillating sanders move the sanding pad in tiny little circles, which is more effective than the back-and-forth motion of older models. A random orbit sander oscillates and spins the pad, resulting in faster work that leaves fewer fine, circular scratch marks than an oscillating unit. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Well, if you're talking about a handheld sander.. or random orbit sander.. specifically this one https://www.harborfreight.com/5-inch-random-orbital-palm-sander-93431.html Don't get it.. I have one and it's way to aggressive for sanding fretwork that's already cut.. awesome sander for pre-sanding our work as it's very fast.. the one I have is not a variable speed so its just on or off.. very fast running.. I don't use it except I did when my Bosh one needed brushes replaced.. I had a earlier model HF one like this that I did like.. but this one is way aggressive and also not very comfortable to hold for very long.. thing vibrates the whole hand / arm.. This one isn't much more money.. I like that is says Variable speed.. and I also like the plastic dust collection thing.. I've never had luck with those cloth dust bags.. they always get a hole and blow that dust out the hole.. LOL https://www.harborfreight.com/28-amp-5-in-random-orbital-palm-sander-63999.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Did we figure out yet what sander Rocky is asking about? I have both the Ridgid spindle/belt sander and a cheapie H/F palm random orbit sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Good point JT. When I read oscillating I immediately thought spindle sander as it appears some of the others did also. To me the hand held sander is a orbital, as in random orbital. I guess Rockytime needs to clarify. If it is an RO My wife blessed me with a Festool ETS EC 125-3 for Christmas a couple of years ago. I had suggested the $99 special they had going on back then. But they were sold out. I absolutely love it but they are crazy with their prices. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thank you for all the responses. I was not speaking of orbital sanders but vertical spindle oscillating sanders. Rigid appears to get the vote. I need the smallest footprint I can find. Not sure if I will invest in one due to lack of space and real need. I've also considered the sanding spindles for the drill press. However without the oscillating feature it becomes just straight line sanding. It is still under advisement. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Rockytime said: Thank you for all the responses. I was not speaking of orbital sanders but vertical spindle oscillating sanders. Rigid appears to get the vote. I need the smallest footprint I can find. Not sure if I will invest in one due to lack of space and real need. I've also considered the sanding spindles for the drill press. However without the oscillating feature it becomes just straight line sanding. It is still under advisement. Now that you cleared that up. I have the rigid sander and only have it because another tool I got a great deal on. I never used the spindle end of it but have used the belt a couple times. My spindle sander is a true spindle sander that I have used many times and works well. It has a small footprint and I have on a cabinet I built for it .http://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&id=4298D00024DD56DE251B588442F7EA74E21309BF&thid=OIP.UCckkG59NYfW9DxYVdn7QwAAAA&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F81PE1T69ZRL._SX300_.gif&exph=281&expw=300&q=clayton+oscillating+spindle+sander&selectedindex=0&ajaxhist=0&vt=0&eim=1,2,3,6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Rockytime said: Thank you for all the responses. I was not speaking of orbital sanders but vertical spindle oscillating sanders. Rigid appears to get the vote. I need the smallest footprint I can find. Not sure if I will invest in one due to lack of space and real need. I've also considered the sanding spindles for the drill press. However without the oscillating feature it becomes just straight line sanding. It is still under advisement. The Ridgid is fairly large. The H/F is smaller and much lighter weight. I had a Ryobi once and it had a small footprint. You'll love having this type sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Sander poor here. I have the ridgid love it as a backup an old crasftsman spindle sander I purchased over 20yrs ago. The ridgid is the way to go it can take a lot of use and abuse. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks for all the input. I'm considering if indeed I wish to make a purchase. Weighing the need with the cost and space required. If I got my wife's 3 snow shovels out of the way and into the shed it would give me a few extra inches to work with. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 28 minutes ago, Rockytime said: Thanks for all the input. I'm considering if indeed I wish to make a purchase. Weighing the need with the cost and space required. If I got my wife's 3 snow shovels out of the way and into the shed it would give me a few extra inches to work with. Ditch the shovels, hire a kid to shovel for you. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Ray, surely you jest. They have sentimental value. Twas one of the first anniversary gifts I bought for her. Her heart would break. We often reminisce about the 1967 blizzard. She was 11 months pregnant and by the time I got home from work our 30' double driveway was all cleaned out. Brings tears to our eyes. Shame on you for making such a callous suggestion! kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, Rockytime said: Ray, surely you jest. They have sentimental value. Twas one of the first anniversary gifts I bought for her. Her heart would break. We often reminisce about the 1967 blizzard. She was 11 months pregnant and by the time I got home from work our 30' double driveway was all cleaned out. Brings tears to our eyes. Shame on you for making such a callous suggestion! I must have lost my mind there for a second. How about getting rid of the three shovels and buy here a shiny new bigger one? Won't take as much room and she will get done quicker. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, octoolguy said: Ditch the shovels, hire a kid to shovel for you. Kids these days wouldn't be able to find an app to run the shovel... that would puzzle them for hours.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, kmmcrafts said: Kids these days wouldn't be able to find an app to run the shovel... that would puzzle them for hours.. If they did figure out what it was for, they'd toss it asap because it meant "work". kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 A couple of years ago I bought my wife a Craftsman 5 horse snow blower. She gave it to my poor, poor 6' 2" big strong son-in-law just because he has a 3 car garage and a long driveway and a strong 28 year old at home. go figure. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I guess I digress. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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