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19th January 2020, 01:00 AM #1
Which oscillating spindle sander?
In thinking through the kit I've assembled for the workshop, it struck me the other day that the one tool I am missing is an oscillating spindle sander.
I'd noticed the Jet on special at Carbatec: Jet Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander | Carbatec and had earmarked to get one (most of my other kit is Jet, so it seemed a decent fit).
Then in browsing around tonight, I see this model from Timbecon: https://www.timbecon.com.au/oscillating-spindle-sander
It's $100 cheaper, yet according to the specs, 75W more powerful.
Am I missing something? It would seem a no-brainer to buy the Timbecon unit, but there's a nagging in the back of my head saying "You get what you pay for". I know the other Jet kit I have is rock solid - what I don't want to do is lash out for the Timbecon unit, and end up disappointed.
I also wonder about replacement sleeves - with a larger name brand such as Jet, isn't one more certain of being able to buy sleeves in the future, rather than a store brand that might disappear after some time?
Would love to hear opinions (and perhaps even an alternative model suggestion, if that's warranted) with many thanks for sharing your wisdom!
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19th January 2020, 02:24 AM #2
The Jet is a more substantial machine from inspecting both. The Jet also weighs over twice as much, guess that's the cost savings came from.
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19th January 2020, 09:06 AM #3
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20th January 2020, 01:21 PM #4
The Jet uses 150mm sleeves as compared to the Sherwood at 115mm but unless you are sanding very tall items this is not an issue. If only sanding thinner items both sleeves can be flipped over so you use up both ends.
I would be concerned about the availability of sleeves in the future as they are readily available from The Sandpaper Man in both lengths. Don't forget to get one of the gristle cleaners to keep the sleeves clean otherwise they can clog up the grit quickly especially with the likes of pine and other resinous woods.Dallas
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20th January 2020, 05:05 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Was speaking to Carbatec the other day and they are having major issues with Jet atm and are no longer stocking their range until further notice. Hence the sale on all Jet items so any stock they do have is floor/warehouse stock.
Having said that, if you see yourself using it regularly nab it up before they are all gone. I have an el cheapo unit from Hare and Forbes, is it rough as guts sure is, does it do what i want it to do, sure does. Do i wish i spend more on it not really.
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20th January 2020, 07:24 PM #6
It seems that every couple of years somebody has trouble with obtaining stock from Jet and looks at dropping them.
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20th January 2020, 08:34 PM #7
I've one of the smaller models, more benchtop generic. It is the OS-58 from Scheppach.
It may be a lot smaller than the other two, but I can say for the $200 that was paid for it, it certainly has earned its keep.
Dust has not been a problem. I used it for hours during commercial work. The plug-in for the hose and the insert for the spindle captured everything meaningful.
They are fantastic machines, but if given the choice between the $200 Sheppach and the $500 Jet, Id go for the Jet every time. When I bought, the Jet was a grand. Ouch!
Treecycle is right, the gristle stick is worth the money.
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21st January 2020, 01:28 PM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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..... and I've got this one which looks like the same as the Sheppach and works brilliantly and sleeves are readily available. I don't think the Jet is worth the extra. The triton also has a 3 year warranty.
https://www.justtools.com.au/triton-...r-450w-tsps450
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FWIW the Sheppach at the mens shed lasted about 3 months (during which time it was heavily used) before the motor died. It could have been a "one of" , and I also cannot vouch for the (lack of) skills of the users. We got ours from hare and forbes and they willingly replaced it but they did say it was not meant for HD use.
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21st January 2020, 10:39 PM #10
Many thanks to all who responded here!
Decision made based on the input of all here, Jet ordered, paid for and being sent out over the next couple of days.
Appreciate your candid responses and insightful information - I do agree, Jet is getting hard to come by, not sure why, as the other items I have from them seem good to me.
Onward and upward, and many thanks again!
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22nd January 2020, 02:30 AM #11
Happy oscillatory spindling
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22nd January 2020, 02:41 PM #12GOLD MEMBER
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22nd January 2020, 05:50 PM #13GOLD MEMBER
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Good choice. I am very happy with all of my Jet gear. I also picked up this spindle sander a couple of months ago when the sale started. It had been up around $650- I think a little while ago. Haven't opened mine yet but it looked far better in the shop than any other small spindle sander i've seen. Enjoy!
Cheers, Dom
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22nd January 2020, 10:34 PM #14
Thanks for the good wishes all
37.5Kg of sander landed on my doorstep today, boy it's heavier, and larger than I thought (this is a good thing, I like good, heavy kit that looks like it wasn't skimped on materials when it was built)
It'll take a while before this gets used in anger - we're getting restarted on a workshop fitout that got delayed for several consecutive reasons (budget, time, heat, Christmas - pretty much in that order!).
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23rd January 2020, 10:49 PM #15SENIOR MEMBER
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Hey Dom or Midnight Man (or anyone else), I know you haven't had it long, but would you think the bench top model would handle life in a school workshop? I'm tossing up between being able to buy 2 of these for less than the floor standing unit.
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