Recommendation needed: oscillating spindle sander

[Evanism]

Well, I thought I had every sanding solution I'd ever need. Seems I don't.

An upcoming project has me making quite a few detailed coves and curvey bits, so a spindle sander is on the menu.

I saw DesK sold his Jet, which would have been nice to pick up cheap :U but alas it was not to be...searched the forum and there is little mention.....

SO!

What do I buy people? A cheap Triton for $220? Or a Jet for $540 or is there some other beastie that offers great value?

Should I just make a table for my big drill press and move the handle periodically (set on Real Slow)?

I think we need to accommodate paper rolls here too....sandpaperman?

[crowie]

G'Day Evan,
I've had the Hare & Forbes "Bobbin Sander" which looks like many others but for me making toys it serves me well.
Got it on one of there half yearly special for 20% off normal price.
I think March is a "specials" month for them?...
I have seen some deals on the forum about buying bulk replacement sleeves,
but to date I haven't used all the ones I originally bout [4 sets plus one in the box].
Cheers crowie

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W843

[steamjunkprops]

+1 for the hare and forbes unit

[Evanism]

They all look the same! Here is one from Triton thats $229 delivered:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRITON-SPINDLE-SANDER-450W-TSPS450-/121264069666

[Ilya]

They all look the same!

So you got to choose the colour again!

[specialist]

I've had the Hare & Forbes "Bobbin Sander" which looks like many others but for me making toys it serves me well.
Got it on one of there half yearly special for 20% off normal price.
I think March is a "specials" month for them?...
I have seen some deals on the forum about buying bulk replacement sleeves,
but to date I haven't used all the ones I originally bout [4 sets plus one in the box].
Cheers crowie

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W843

I am just wondering if these machines are noisy?

[crowie]

I am just wondering if these machines are noisy?

G'Day Specialist, I wouldn't say it's noisy at all, no worse than my pedestal drill or bandsaw.....
The vacuum cleaner I have running & connected to the sander is way noisier... Cheers, crowie

[NCArcher]

I have the Jet version. A great tool and well worth the investment.
It's very quiet when running. I have a shop vac and clearvue mini cyclone hooked up to it and it does a good job of dust collection.
It's really handy. I often find myself giving something a quick sand as I work because it's always set up ready to go.
I haven't used the other ones but the larger CI table on the Jet is good to work on. Plenty of room to manoeuvre pieces around.

[specialist]

Gee that was quick, you weren't even online!!!:2tsup:
Thanks for that, I am thinking about getting one and didn't want a screamer.:q


Rob