Oscillating spindle sander

**LiliB** · 21st February 2010, 10:47 AM

Hi everyone
I'm putting this question to all of you, having unsuccessfully tried to get a very large tool supplier to answer this question. Pity they don't give their staff a basic intelligence test before they hire them. I ask about the sander, he comes back with the Bosch equivalent of the Fein Toolmaster.

The last toy needed for LOML's workshop is an OSS. I googled the term and really only found the Sherwood and the Jet in bench top cheaper types ($400-$500).

I was wondering if anyone has recent information about what other makers produce an oscillating spindle sander.

I generally prefer Makita/Bosch Blue/Metabo to lesser known brands, as much for their after sales service as for other aspects like performance and quality control.

Lots of the generic chinese produced products don't have any worthwhile warranty, which really annoys me. If a problem arises in the future, not only is there no redress, there are no parts available. I've experienced this recently with both handtools and electrical tools where there was a question of warranty.

Can I have some feedback as to what brands and models people have, and what sort of performance they have experienced with theirs?

We have a belt sander, random orbital, palm sander, linisher, so most needs are covered by these. Only shaping small pieces for say Dave's models, or my intarsia need to be dealt with now. We also each have a Dremel, but would still like an OSS.

Cheers
LiliB

**AUSSIE** · 21st February 2010, 11:33 AM

Hi Lili
Bobbin sanders/spindle sanders are available in several places.I have one branded as Triton.Hare & Forbes have the same one (by looking at photo) for $200 .I use mine all the time and this is what I shape most of my car parts on plus my 12" disc sander
I have not had any trouble at all.Sanding drums range from 1/2" to 3" dia .Has cast iron top.

https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Bobbin-Sanders
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W843
Carbatec also have 2 rather dear ones
Oscillating Spindle Sanders : CARBA-TEC

**LiliB** · 21st February 2010, 03:57 PM

Hi Aussie

That's more the kind of price bracket that I'd like to see, if I'm buying a Carbatec/Hafco type brand. I don't really see why the Carbatec is so much dearer, probably because of the tilt function, and the extra bobbins. The $200 one suits Dave to the ground, so I think we'll get one.

He's still hard at work setting up his workshop. Got the main bench built, the stands for the bandsaw, the two grinders and the linisher. Next will be stand for his compound mitre saw, timber rack and shelving unit for woodworking bits and pieces.

At least, at the moment, he can actually work at the bench, as he has light and power, and once his new books on building collapsible castles and scrollsawn baskets comes through, no doubt he'll have a dabble.

Next project for models will be Lincoln town car. However, don't know how long til that gets off to a start.

What are you up to at the moment?

Cheers
LiliB

**old pete** · 21st February 2010, 05:44 PM

Hi Lilib,

I've used my LEDA infrequently for many years without problem. It's a heavy duty model with cast iron table and a really heavy guage stand so it operates pretty well vibration free if you feed the work at a sensible pace. It has the tilt table function which I have yet to use. It came with four bobbin diameter shafts. Changing bobbins and sleeves takes seconds. I'd recommend the brand on the basis of my experience with it.

OLD PETE

**Mr Brush** · 21st February 2010, 05:53 PM

That blue H&F one looks good for the money. It does seem to be the same as the old orange Triton version - I seem to remember that Stu reviewed this favourably. Does anyone else have the Triton sander, and if so is it still going???

If you rarely need the tilting table function, buy the cheap H&F one and just make up some wedges/ramps of the required angle for the odd occasion you need an edge at somethng other than 90 degrees....

**LiliB** · 22nd February 2010, 12:21 PM

Thanks guys

It seems I have yet again stumbled on the hurdle called 'semantics' Put the wrong or limited term into Google and you get nothing. It seems I needed to use the word 'bobbin' as well as 'spindle'.

It's time some computer geek invented a controlled language for net searching giving us 'use', and 'see also' like the good old days of searching libraries and printed works.

I was pleasantly surprised at the cost of the H&F, and had thought this thing was going to be heaps more expensive.

I wondered about the value of tilt as part of the machine. David thinks it won't really be needed, so I'm glad I consulted the forum, before going off and making a decision.

I would probably have chosen a much dearer machine with tilt, Mr Brush, which as you point out, isn't necessarily a critical function.

Cheers
LiliB

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