Thread: Oscilating Spindle Sander

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

Originally Posted by 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

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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

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

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. I don't know if will help but I tried. Good luck Learning Herb

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

Originally Posted by 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

Roger

It a floor model made in Taiwan.

Originally Posted by 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

Hi Greolt

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

Originally Posted by 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. 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.

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

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

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

Here's a review of the Sherwood model:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...woodOS-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.

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.

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.