Mzdadoc Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I checked on the jointer at Grizzly and it's back ordered until January..... Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 http://www.grizzly.com/products/8-Jointer-with-Parallelogram-Beds/G0490 This is the jointer that I have. I think for the $100 or so dollars, the parallel jointer is a little better option. Not that it makes a HUGE difference, But the indeed/outfeed tables are 4 inches longer than the non parallel jointer you were looking at. I absolute LOVE this jointer. The only thing I have to compare to is a bench top jet, But this is hands down the best tool I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I found a great deal on a used Jet jointer. (Craigslist) I bought the Grizzly spindle sander and Jet drill press online. The sander comes to day and the DP comes tomorrow. I just went for the bench top drill press cuz I just couldn't come up with enough projects or valid reasons to get the floor model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Congrats on the new toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thank you! Now I feel I can focus on just buying the tools needed per project which should (I said should) be cheaper bits..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 My Jet drill press came yesterday and after dinner spent the 15 minutes and put her together. My only trouble is with the Grizzly spindle sander. I just can't get one sanding sleeve over the rubber insert. Any suggestions? I don't want to force it but more importantly I want to be able to get it off when I need to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have one of their sanders and haven't had any issues like you describe. My suggestion would be to call Grizz and have them send you another. I've found them to have great customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good idea TIODS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Try putting the rubber sleeve in the freezer for awhile. It should contract enough to get the sleeve on it. I've had to do this occasionally to get the sanding sleeve off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 There should be a nut on the top of the spindle that you can turn one way or another to expand or contract the rubber drum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Kiki I'm just trying to slide it on in my hands not on the shaft. I was thinking about the freezer idea so it's funny you mention this butcher.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 If you bought the 0739 spindle sander, it has the nut at the top of the spindle, which will expand the drum the tighter you make it, locking in the sleeve. Check your manual and I'm sure you'll see that in the sleeve-changing section. If you can't get the sleeve on with the drum completely off of the unit, then something might be wrong. I have a different model Grizzly spindle sander, and my sleeves come off and go back on with ease when the nut is loosened, and they lock on slip-free when the nut is tightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I put the rubber sleeve in the freezer and then it slipped right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I have seen machinists use the same trick with tight tolerance part assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 TAH DAH !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allencrane Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Not agreeing or disagreeing with any of the opinions offered. Just wanted to add my own experience in getting a drill press. I had a budget and got a bench top model that works fairly well and does most everything I ask. If I had it to do over again I would've held off a little bit and got a floor standing model, just for the extra depth. Makes a huge difference when you're cutting mortises in wide planks or in thick table legs. I've rigged some work-arounds where I swing the table out of the way and then build up from the base with planks to a working height but I would much rather done it the easy way. Completely agree! I was "fortunate" that my Home Depot Ryobi bench press motor burned went out on me after a couple of years...and I got a really nice floor standing Rikon for about $300 on Craigslist. I also think it's nice to learn on lower quality tools, so you really appreciate it when you upgrade to better tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.