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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Archer Dave on December 30, 2016, 03:14:00 PM
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I have been looking at getting spindle sander to use for my knife making, but also wanted to be able to use it for the occasional laminate bow making project. I was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with the Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle sander combo?
I am just curious if this machine would be of much use for bowmaking, vs just getting a cheap spindle sander. The Ridgid is $200 vs $100 for the simple Oscillating spindle sander. Would the edge sander option be of much use? I currently do not have an edge sander, so anything might be better then nothing.
Thanks,
Dave
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I had one and didn't care for it. Gave it to a friend.
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What did you not like?
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Have one and love it. I've modified it and use it to grind lams as well as shaping.
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The vibration, and just didn't care for it.
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http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=013305;p=7#000102
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Originally posted by BenBow:
Have one and love it. I've modified it and use it to grind lams as well as shaping.
Thanks. I would he interested to see what you did with yours.
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
The vibration, and just didn't care for it.
I have read a few reviews of a batch of these back in 2015 or so that had bad vibrations. Seems like before then they ran pretty smooth, and maybe since then have been fixed? Maybe I will see if they would let me plug one in and try before I buy. Home Depot is over an hour drive one way so it would be a pain to bring it home to find out it vibrates off the work bench.
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I have an older one and I like it. I have heard though, that the newer ones aren't any good.
Dave.
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Get yourself one of these..
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Edge-Sander-w-Wrap-Around-Table/G0512?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com
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I would love that sander but there are Two big issues with that one. First it is $900 after shipping. Second it is way to big for my little 12x16 workshop. All I can afford right now is about $200 and less would be better so I can buy some materials for bow making.
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I had one and it worked okay but, didn't last very long. I have since upgraded to a 6x89 edge sander. If you look on Craigslist they sometimes show up. Mine big sander wasn't much more than the little Ridgid and works fantastic.
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Good point on craigslist, Jess..
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There are a lot of them being used by us hobby bowyers. Have had mine for 5+ years with no issues yet. Recently started using it to grind lams as well. Would much rather have a couple of grizzly sanders sitting in the garage, but as you said $$$$ and space!
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Archer Dave here's one mod done to make it a pattern sander. I built an adjustable fence to grind lams but I can't find the post for that.
Pattern sander mod (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=012533#000000)
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Here'a picture of the sander with the lamination sander setup.
(http://i.imgur.com/2y2pq0S.jpg)
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Nice. Is that an aluminum sheet for the top? Also do you use sleds with that setup or just send the laminate though?
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I have two of these sanders and they are fantastic. Also check out the warranty.
James
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It is an aluminum sheet on MDF and yes I use sleds I've built. And as JamesV mentioned they have a lifetime warranty
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Thanks guys. I might tey one of these out. Have you guys found that only having a 2" spindle big enough vs 3" like most spindle sanders?
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I bought the rigid combo 6 years ago. I already had a Jet 6" Spindle sander so i have never used the spindles on the Rigid.. It is a handy machine, a little under powered though and mine does vibrate..keep a good sharp belt on it and it will grind fiberglass limbs nicely. After using it for a year..I bought a used Grizzly 6"x80" edge sander and added a pattern sander to the motor end..The Rigid is very light and portable so i still use it on some projects.
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I would be lost without my Ridgid sander.
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Thanks. You guys have helped me make up mind mind to spend a little more and get the Ridgid. I think it will be a good little machine for my limited use.
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Last time I used mine it was stalling out badly. Just didn't have the power it had. Been using mine about 3 years but still not that many hours on it. Need to check it out but it may have been due to the extension cord in use.
It is a very good system IMO. A big step up from the drum on a drill press!
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Yeah light gauge extension cord can cause problems. I only use 12awg cords and even large power tools work fine.
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Originally posted by Pago:
I would be lost without my Ridgid sander.
Me too. Roys hands were actually shaking from drinking that cheap beer...
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Ah Beachy Boy...
LOL
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I picked up a like new one on Craigs list for $125. Only one of the spindle drums had been used. He must not have liked it. I love it and use it for knife making all the time. Shaping scales and handles, not metal work.Ken