Does Anyone Have An Oscillating Spindle Sander If So, Which One

[Jim Erickson]

Do you all use spindle sanders?  If you do, which one.  I'm thinking it would be handy to use on inside curves.  Bench or floor model?  Spindle size?  Thanks for your thoughts.  Jim

[rjweb]

I have the ridgid model, don’t remember the model number but had it for 10 years and never a problem, RJ 

[Ctutor]

I have a WEN  it takes and comes with several sizes of sanding tubes.  The suction that removes dust is superb. I think the diameter of rolls runs from 1/2 to 1 -1/2.  Since it is a WEN I probably got it on Amazon.  Good machine use it all the time.  Darryl

[preprius]

My wife bought me triton version last week. The model she got me had both belt sander and spindle.  I used the spindle sander for the "Mix and match hummers".

I thought i would use the belt sander more than spindle but it was the other way around. 

My thoughts when buying more spindles is buy the smaller 3 sizes.  Because the belt sander has 2 ends with big diameters.  So just buy smaller size replacent spindles. 

Belts are about $2.30 each, spindles are $1.00 a piece.  ok $10/bag of 10.

So getting different grits of each size will add up. 

I also added a pic of harbor freight smaller belt sander with disk. This helps a lot with smaller pieces. 

Harbor frieght also sells a rubber stick that cleans sandpaper. Sandpaper eraser.  Works excellent. 

 

 

[kmmcrafts]

I have the Ridgid one, much like the Titon one shown above.. I use the belt sander attachment more than the spindles.. I think this model is a great one to get since as has been mentioned.. you tend to use the one you least thought you would, LOL.. I got mine used for $50 with a really heavy duty stand etc.. I figured the stand was well worth the money even if the sander didn't work..

[dgman]

I have an old Delta Boss. Cast iron table and indestructible! Built in fan that sucks the dust into a dust bag. 1/2” to 2” spindles. I have had for over twenty years. I definitely would recommend it except it is no longer made.

[blondewood]

I have the Rigid.  Love the large table and the ability to use belt sander if needed.

[WayneMahler]

I have the Ridgid. Works great and have had  no troubles with it over the past 7 - 8 years. If you buy it new, it comes with a lifetime warranty . 

[CharleyL]

I also have the Triton spindle/belt sander. I've had it for about 2 years and have had no problems at all with it. I mostly use it as a spindle sander. I think I've only used the belt accessory for it once so far. I use my repurposed whole house central vacuum unit and Dust Deputy with it and it does a great job of keeping both me and the shop air clean, and it's much quieter than my shop vac/dust deputy. In fact, I had to add a light on the shop ceiling to tell me when the central vacuum was on, since it's located in the shop attic and I had left it on a few times. The orange light bulb on the shop ceiling has worked well to keep me from forgetting to turn the vacuum off. It isn't a true shop dust collector, but it works well for my fine saw dust producers like sanders and scroll saws.

Before the Triton I had a Ryobi spindle sander. It kept having hiccups (did not go up and down smoothly). I complained to Ryobi and they sent me a new parts package for the transmission free, which I installed, and it still had hiccups. I continued to use it until I fell in love with the Triton and bought it. My son-in-law now has the Ryobi. He didn't have a spindle sander, so the Ryobi is slightly better than nothing.

Charley

 

[Scrappile]

I have the Rigid.. I use it only for the spindle sander, that is the only reason I keep it... I have an older Craftsman belt/disk sander the I prefer much more... But the Rigid is well liked by lots of people and I have not had any problems with mine.

[FrankEV]

I own a Craftsman Spindle sander.  It is in storage along with a few of my other previous workshop large power tools that I can't fit/use in my little shop.  The Craftsman spindle is very large,  When I was doing large wood working projects, I used the spindle sander a lot.   Would love to be able to use it but just don't have the room. 

Edited May 29, 2021 by FrankEV

[ben2008]

5 hours ago, rjweb said:

I have the ridgid model, don’t remember the model number but had it for 10 years and never a problem, RJ 

Same here. I have the Ridged too. Never a problem. I use it all the time.

[OCtoolguy]

Plus 1 for the Ridgid. Love it. I also have the little H/F 1" belt sander pictured along with the 4" x 36" belt sander. I use all 3 of them for many projects.

 

[trackman]

Have a jet. Got at auction an it hadn’t been used. 

[JAC1961]

I've got the Grizzly floor model.  It's definitely overkill, but Amazon had it on sale a few years ago plus free shipping and I just couldn't resist.  Prior to that I had a Delta which the motor burnt out, and the Grizzly replaced a Jet bench top model.

Edited May 30, 2021 by JAC1961
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[don in brooklin on]

I have the Rigid Oscillating/ Belt Spindle combo.  It is great.  It comes with a lifetime warranty.  After about 8 years of use when I moved the top bolt got jammed on.  I took it to the repair shop who couldn't get it to unloosen so Rigid replaced the whole machine even though I explained it was the movers who did it.  Still use it all the time.

I recently got a drum sander so I don't use the belt sander as much.

One down side it the smallest drum is 1/2 inch.  At our club we have a 1/4" which is good for some pieces.  Don't know the brand.

 

 

 

Edited May 30, 2021 by don in brooklin on

[daveww1]

I've had the Grizzly for over 20 years, don't use it very often but when I need it I sure am glad I bought the machine. It has spindles from 1/4" to 4 inches.

[Davevand]

I had a Ryobi for a long time, it still worked fine when I sold it.  It was just SCREAMING LOUD when in use, just exhausting to use for any length of time.  I bought the Jet, after I jury rigged the dust collection it works fine and is very quiet.

[new2woodwrk]

I have the Wen 6524 - very budget conscious LOL

It's a lot more powerful than I expected.

The dust ctrl is very good

It comes with: 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch sanding drum sizes and one 4 x 24 inch belt

I also bought some finer drum sizes as well

Edited May 30, 2021 by new2woodwrk

[barb.j.enders]

I  had a Rigid model which I sold - it ended up sitting on the floor because I didn't have any counter space for it. I now have the small Wen sander and quite like it.  

[OCtoolguy]

42 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

I  had a Rigid model which I sold - it ended up sitting on the floor because I didn't have any counter space for it. I now have the small Wen sander and quite like it.  

Barb, I have a smaller shop than you I'll bet. But what I'm going to do is build one of those flip top cabinets to hold my sander and my planer. I'm going to be enclosing the driveway just in front of my shop so that I can have some of my equipment outside and secure.

 

Edited May 31, 2021 by octoolguy

[Roberta Moreton]

I have the Ridgid. Bought it as soon as it came out.  Around 14 years ago!

[barb.j.enders]

On 5/30/2021 at 7:19 PM, octoolguy said:

Barb, I have a smaller shop than you I'll bet. But what I'm going to do is build one of those flip top cabinets to hold my sander and my planer. I'm going to be enclosing the driveway just in front of my shop so that I can have some of my equipment outside and secure.

 

I am not sure I even has space for that!  

[OCtoolguy]

21 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

I am not sure I even has space for that!  

I know what you mean. If not for being able to use my driveway, I'd not have enough room for anything more than I have now.

 

[Rockytime]

I have a HF spindle sander. Don't use it alot. I mostly use my 1" belt with 5" disk sander. Also a 4" Belt and 5" disk sander. For small radius clean up I use a Dremel with the little sanding drums. I could do without the spindle sander.