Oscilating Spindle Sander

[Babytoolman]

Hi guys,
I saw in this quarters wood review that sherwood have an oscilating spindle sander for just over 300 bucks. It is a bench mounted one.
what do you guys use to sand the curves on the boxes? I have the 25 peice sanding kit a bench sander and i was thinking that one of these oscilating sander would be a good move. But i am not sure if the small one will work well or should i spend allot more money and get the large free standing one.

Roger

[Learning Herb]

Roger.Grizzly has a lot of really nice sanders. I just got one three months ago and I really like it , And it cost a lot les then $300.00 . In fact they have a bench top for $129,00 thats the one I got but if you want something a little more they have that to.Do you have a catalog.Ifnot try to find one or order one on line it will only take two to three days for you to get it O.K. Good luck.

And yes it does bandsaw boxes really nice use it on all mine
Learning Herb

[Barry_White]

Hi guys,
I saw in this quarters wood review that sherwood have an oscilating spindle sander for just over 300 bucks. It is a bench mounted one.
what do you guys use to sand the curves on the boxes? I have the 25 peice sanding kit a bench sander and i was thinking that one of these oscilating sander would be a good move. But i am not sure if the small one will work well or should i spend allot more money and get the large free standing one.

Roger

Roger

I have one that I bought from Gasweld for just over $300.00 which is a free standing model. It came with three spindles and I find it great for sanding curves.


Roger.Grizzly has a lot of really nice sanders. I just got one three months ago and I really like it , And it cost a lot les then $300.00 . In fact they have a bench top for $129,00 thats the one I got but if you want something a little more they have that to.Do you have a catalog.Ifnot try to find one or order one on line it will only take two to three days for you to get it O.K. Good luck.

Herb
The only problem you are quoting prices from the states that don't really relate to the prices of tools here in Australia. The problem is by the time our suppliers buy from the states then add freight, profit margin and GST (Goods and Services Tax.) the prices here are double what you pay in the states, besides the point we have pay approx. $1.35au to buy $1.00usd.

[Babytoolman]

Hi Barry_White,
When you say it is free standing do you mean it sits on top of the bench or the floor? the one i was looking at sits on top of a bench.

Roger

[Learning Herb]

Bazza.I don't know to much about it ,But will Grizzly ship stright to you down under. I will try to find out and then let you know.UPS ships world wide and they ship every thing UPS. I will see what I can find out ...Learning Herb

www.grizzly.com (http://www.grizzly.com)

[Learning Herb]

Bazza. I checked it out they do take orders from overseas, Do you run on 50 cycles or 60 cycles,if you have 50 then it won't work they make all 60 cycle tools.But I will give you the info just in case you want it, [email protected]

and the freight co is www.freightnet.com/c153-usa (http://www.freightnet.com/c153-usa). I don't know if will help but I tried. Good luck Learning Herb

[Greolt]

Barry and Babytoolman

Any pictures of the sanders you are refering to.

I am interested in getting one of these and your experience would be a great help.

Greolt

[Barry_White]

Hi Barry_White,
When you say it is free standing do you mean it sits on top of the bench or the floor? the one i was looking at sits on top of a bench.

Roger

Roger

It a floor model made in Taiwan.

[Barry_White]

Barry and Babytoolman

Any pictures of the sanders you are refering to.

I am interested in getting one of these and your experience would be a great help.

Greolt

Hi Greolt

This is a pic of my oscilating spindle sander. The pricewas actually closer to $390.00

[Barry_White]

Bazza. I checked it out they do take orders from overseas, Do you run on 50 cycles or 60 cycles,if you have 50 then it won't work they make all 60 cycle tools.But I will give you the info just in case you want it, [email protected]

and the freight co is www.freightnet.com/c153-usa (http://www.freightnet.com/c153-usa). I don't know if will help but I tried. Good luck Learning Herb

Herb

Our power supply over here is 240volts 50 cycles. I have bought stuff from the states but stay away from power tools. There are too many hassles from the electricity point of view.

Where we have to be careful also if it goes over about $500 au we are up for import duties and GST on top of the price + the freight.

Thank you by the way for your interest and searching out that info and welcome to the forum. Just watch out for the snide twisted Aussie humour that could come your way and don't take anything to serious that might be said by some of us.

[Sprog]

The Sherwood now comes with a stand and three spindles for $379.

http://www.timbecon.com.au/products/sanding-machines-387_1.aspx

[Learning Herb]

Bazza. Thank you all ,I was afreid you all had 50 cycle power. We have 60 cycle and it do make a difference.You know I traveled all over the world whan I was in the sea bees, But I never got to go down under, I getting pritty old now but I still have a dream of going there some day. I hear great there.And now it's cold there We are having temps in the uper 90"s here. Well I'm sorry I couldn't be more help ,Thank You all ...Learning Herb

[Dean]

Here's a review of the Sherwood model:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/sherwoodOS-100.htm

Note that they do now come with a pressed metal stand (not shown in review), like the one shown in Barry's post.

[Sculptured Box]

Obtaining a fine finish, when sanding the inside of drawers, can be achieved by using a flexible drive shaft fitted with a chuck, used in conjunction of either a wood, rubber or inflatable sanding drum. A range of these tools are available commerically or can be shop made.

Be aware that the consumables are the real cost items.

Don't be to quick to dispose of your used linisher sanding belts, often they can be cut to size.

[Babytoolman]

Hi all,

Well i bought home my new toy last night from Canberra and i didn't want to let it get frightened of the dark so i set him up in his new home next to his big brother the bandsaw and the suck of the shed DC and he is happy.
I bought the OV sherwood oscilating spindle sander from timbercon at the canberra show. I got it along with all spindles on it's stand for $359.00 same as the smaller one advertised in the WR.

Looks like your Barry but it is orange.

[Barry_White]

Hi all,

Well i bought home my new toy last night from Canberra and i didn't want to let it get frightened of the dark so i set him up in his new home next to his big brother the bandsaw and the suck of the shed DC and he is happy.
I bought the OV sherwood oscilating spindle sander from timbercon at the canberra show. I got it along with all spindles on it's stand for $359.00 same as the smaller one advertised in the WR.

Looks like your Barry but it is orange.

If you have any Triton gear at least it will match.

[junkboy999]

If your looking for a budget one Byobi OSS500 works really nice

The table is fixed so it will not tile, I have used mine for 3 years and it is still running. $99 US at local hardware store. Dust collection is great on it.

https://www.customernation.com/cn/images/supplier/5060/products/OSS500.jpg

[Hobbyhorse]

Congratulations on your purchase.
They are a great machine for inside and contour sanding. I make bandsawn "Alphabet Jewellery Boxes" in Swamp Kauri and could not be without such a machine. My one has several spindles amongst which is a 6mm one on which I use 18mm paint roller with a 6mm centre. I secure a half sheet of 220 grit paper, with masking tape, onto the roller and do most of my sanding with that. The beauty of the paint roller is that the wool outside surface gives a marginally soft surface to sand with rather than the hard rubber formers that come with the machine. The consumables become cheap also. I pay .80 cents for a sheet of sandpaper and about $7.00 for a 16mm hard sleeve thus there is no contest.

Cheers.

[ptc]

Hobbyhorse.
After two weeks of being very good. The Boss said i can get one .

Can you explain how you fix the half sheet to the roller,(sorry i am a bit clueless) or even a pic
also would a lambs wool one polish. have not seen an oscilating spindle sander working,
so i am in the dark as to speed etc.
placing my order for one today.

[Hobbyhorse]

Hi PTC,
As I have not yet figured out how to put a picture on the web I will try to describe it.
The paper I use is Norton Champagne Magnum A275 and 220 grit. I buy it in 100 sheet packs which makes it economic. The half sheet measures 140mm X 230mm and the roller I use is 170mm long. I use 20mm masking tape to tape the end of the paper to the roller with the tape 10mm on to the roller and 10mm onto the paper. I roll it tightly and then secure the top and bottom of the paper to the roller with masking tape. I find that after some use the paper wears or tears a little and I then remove the top and bottom tape and unroll it one turn, cut of the damaged paper and resecure with masking tape. You can get three "goes" out of one piece of paper.
The machine I have is one of those Taiwanese ones that has a different brand on it everywhere you see them. Carbatec has them in their catalogue as OVS-T. I have not tried to polish with the paint roller but I daresay it would work. Good luck with your purchase.
Rhys H.

[ptc]

Rhys h.
Thanks for the Info.
it should be here on friday ( i hope)
will post pic when it is up and running.
i can get norton no fil p240 and p320 but its $1.15c a Sheet!
Peter.

[ptc]

The sander arrived ok,
It's all black with bright orange insert around spindle no Brand name just "made in china " the Keys (spanners are to thick to fit on shaft for changing the spindles will have to be ground down)
Only 2 spindles. 1" and 2" I was told that it had 3. 1 1/4" missing.!!
Supplier's comments :
Will order one from China. should be here around December.
(so do not keep phoneing me about it) or pack it up and send it back and i will give you a refund.
He checked his other stock and they only had 2 spindles.
It works ok,
Wife thinks it SEXY!
Will post pic of it later.

[biotechy2k]

Hi Guys I used my Ryobi Drill press with a flexible sanding disc to smooth the outside of a wooden bowl my friends son gave to me which was a little bit rough around the edges and then slapped on a polishing pad and gave it a quick polish

It came up nicely and I use it to put my make up and jewlery in
don't know if that helps but worked a treat
Cheers Biotechy2k