Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I am debating between a belt/ disc or oscillating spindle sander. My current need is to sand Mission style curves on tables but would like something with the versatility to handle more complicated shapes as my skill improves. My budget for this is in the $100.00 range. I know this means a POS but until I make some sales that what it is. Any advise on one or the other is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I would save up a few more bucks and buy the Ridgid. You will find most guys on here have it and love it, including me. It is a combo belt/spindle sander. For the money, it can't be beat. http://www.homedepot.com/s/Spindle%2520sander?searchtype=text&NCNI-5 Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is This what you are recommending? Your link shows many different types and models. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yes, that is the preferred model of most. If you have a drill press, you could use that for the curves with a sanding drum of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Love my Ridgid belt/spindle sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Is This what you are recommending? Your link shows many different types and models. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671 Sorry, yes, thats what I was referring to. You can't go wrong with it. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: Yes, that is the preferred model of most. If you have a drill press, you could use that for the curves with a sanding drum of course. I do have a drill press, but long term I think the lateral forces on the spindle may cause problemes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, mat60 said: Love my Ridgid belt/spindle sander. Which model belt/ spindle sander do you have? I cant find that combo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Am I missing something? How do you sand the inside radius of a curved piece. My spindle sander like most I guess, have different sized spindles, allowing you to sand pretty small curves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Steve B Anderson said: Which model belt/ spindle sander do you have? I cant find that combo. EB4424 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Steve B Anderson said: I do have a drill press, but long term I think the lateral forces on the spindle may cause problemes. Wasn't thinking long term just long enough for you to save some more coin for a bit better model, like Shane linked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Which model belt/ spindle sander do you have? I cant find that combo. He has exactly what I linked to. Same model most guys have on here.... Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I would bet 80% of us have that Ridgid...and that even seems modest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: Wasn't thinking long term just long enough for you to save some more coin for a bit better model, like Shane linked to. I posted for experienced advise from the community and I have always received quality recommendations from the members here. I appreciate every response from every member and consider each response valuable. After receiving all the advise on the Ridgid sander I will adjust my budget to accommodate. Thanks to everyone for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 6:32 PM, Steve B Anderson said: I posted for experienced advise from the community and I have always received quality recommendations from the members here. I appreciate every response from every member and consider each response valuable. After receiving all the advise on the Ridgid sander I will adjust my budget to accommodate. Thanks to everyone for the recommendation. Not that you need any more urging but, the Ridgid belt / spindle EB4424 served me well for years and dad is still running it. At 40 pounds it is light enough to move out of the way if you don't want to a dedicated space for it. bear in mind that many owners say the same thing, can't beat it for the price. This is a lightweight unit with the works mounted to a cast skeleton covered in a plastic housing. It rocks in its weight-class but, that doesn't make it a heavy duty machine. Use it within its capacity and I think you will be very happy. there are a lot of posts about modifying the dust collection for better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I bought my first Ridgid osselating belt/ spindle sander many years ago. During a big project I ran that sander hard 6-7 hours a day for over a week. I finally killed it, went right out and bought another one ! It's well worth the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, gee-dub said: Not that you need any more urging but, the Ridgid belts spindle EB4424 served me well for years and dad is still running it. At 40 pounds it is light enough to move out of the way if you don't want to a dedicated space for it. Thanks Gee . . . I'm going for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I have one, sands great. Beats $1000--1200 for a spindle and belt sanders Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 13 hours ago, K Cooper said: Am I missing something? How do you sand the inside radius of a curved piece. My spindle sander like most I guess, have different sized spindles, allowing you to sand pretty small curves. If needed, you can remove the belt & just run it with the spindle only. I very rarely use just the spindle unless I need a smaller diameter or if I'm doing a closed curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I was wondering if that was the case but I didn't see anything on the site that suggested that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 18 hours ago, gee-dub said: Not that you need any more urging but, the Ridgid belts spindle EB4424 served me well for years and dad is still running it. At 40 pounds it is light enough to move out of the way if you don't want to a dedicated space for it. I've been eyeballing a variety of spindle sanders for a while now, and only costing slightly more than a dedicated spindle machine, this one will do nicely. It will replace my rickety old 6" belt and disc sander, and I'll just make a disc sander for the lathe. And it'll give me a reason to built a cabinet base to hold it, maybe a fliptop to go with a scrollsaw. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I bought the Ridgid last year... not sure how I scored this, but they offered me $50 off if I opened a credit account. Not sure if that was some sort of father's day special or what, don't even think it was advertised. Surprised me anyway. It works fairly well. I have nothing really to compare it to other than big disc sanders I've used in the past. But belts are relatively cheap, easy to get in a variety of grits, easy to change. I see Grizzly now lists something similar... although out of stock... http://www.grizzly.com/products/Oscillating-Edge-Belt-and-Spindle-Sander/T27417 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yep, I have the same Ridgid. I did have a problem on my first one, the table was very slightly bent out of the box. Exchanged it at HD hassle-free. Just take a minute to check your table with the straight-edge when you set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I by far use the spindle sander the most. Stay patient, keep an eye on Craig's List I also have a cheap belt-disk sander. It's enough to handle what I do. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibboykin Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Even though thismoist was not as a review it sure turned into one and I glad to see so many positive opinions. I toonhave been eyeing this one and now I am convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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