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Central Machinery Oscillating Spindle Sander


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Question. Has anyone tried the Central Machinery Oscillating Spindle Sander?

Harbor Freight item 95088. They have a sale on until 7/31/11, regular price is $149.99 but it is on sale for $99.99. I was thinking of getting the Drill press sanding drum kits for around $30.00 but at this price it looks too good to pass up and less wear on the drill press.

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Dean, I sure did just buy one. I haven't had time to really play with it yet but I did set it up and made sure it ran. It's a little noisy but all seems good so far. I plan to spend some time this weekend. I have scraps of various hard and softwood and plan to make some sawdust. It has an 1.5 inch dust port so I'll have to get an adapter for my shop vac. I'll let you know what I think of it by Monday.

 

On a side note, I did see that a similar one build by Rockwell had some so-so reviews. Mostly because the motor went out right around the 90-day warranty expiration. I (or rather, my wife) bought the 2-year warranty from Harbor Freight for $30 (I think). They said if anything at all goes wrong, just bring it back and they will give me a new one.

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Well, after reading all the responses (appreciaterd) to my original question, I went to Harbor Freight and purchased their oscillating spindle sander for $99.99 (regularly $149.99) with a 2 year extended warranty for $19.99. I looked at both Rigid spindle/belt combo ($199.99 homedepot) and Sears Craftman's ($249.99) and after considering how much use compared to price decision was easy.

Again, want to thanks all of you for your opinions.

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Dean,

 

I got to play with mine today. Here are some of my thoughts on it. Remember, I don't have another one to compare it to.

 

I had to by an adapter for the dust port. The only one I could find was about eighth inch to small in diameter. I just wrapped some tape around it to build up the diameter of the adapter and it now fits snuggly.

 

I believe the sanding sleeves that come with it are 80 grit. They do a pretty good job removing the wood. After sanding a few pieces I checked the wood and it was square and the sanding marks were not as bad as I thought. This is good because I plan to do some intarsia. I will buy some 100 grit sleeves.

 

The sander is very loud! I honestly think it is the second loudest tool in the shop, a close second to the thickness planer.

 

I cut some bookmark blanks on the band saw. I then set up a fence on the spindle sander and ran the bookmarks through it. I did a very nice job removing the roughness left by the band saw blade. It seems easier than using the belt sander.

 

If I have time, I will make a bowl this week and take it to the sander.

 

Overall, I'm happy with it, but then I always like new toys.

 

Dan

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Chris, check out Harbor Freight Tools website. Suggest you sign-up for there monthly ad catalog. That's how I got the spindle sander for $99.00. Regular price was $149.99 and on sale in store for $129.99 but with July catalog coupon it was $99.00 with a 2 year extended warranty for $19.99).

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I have a spindle sander by sears but tend to use a table belt sander more for preparing wood before scrolling.Be careful using a fence if I place a piece of wood near the left rear corner of my spindle sander it has a tendency to throw the wood at me if it gets pushed too tight against the spindle.

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Chris, check out Harbor Freight Tools website. Suggest you sign-up for there monthly ad catalog. That's how I got the spindle sander for $99.00. Regular price was $149.99 and on sale in store for $129.99 but with July catalog coupon it was $99.00 with a 2 year extended warranty for $19.99).

 

 

I have already done that. The key to this is me getting the extra $$'s :lol:

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