gtwister09 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Posted March 10, 2009 Rigid has had this machine out for a couple of years. It works well on wood because the oscillating action lessens the finish marks. It was one of the first oscillating interchangeable drum/belt sanders on the market. It is a nice machine! Regards, Ben Quote
Lobo Posted March 10, 2009 Report Posted March 10, 2009 I went over to Home Depot this weekend and bought a KILLER machine for $200. It's a Ridgid 2 in 1 oscillating spindle/edge belt sander. It has the normal spindles that you would find on a good spindle sander with 3/4 inch oscillation. But it also has a 4"x24" belt sander that also oscillates 3/4 inch! It has a big worksurface and is extremely well designed. It earned Fine Wooodworking's Best Overall and Best Value awards in one of their machine shootouts.Here are a couple of PIX of the machine in both setups. (Very fast and EZ to switch from one to the other) Between my drill press sanding drums (non-oscillating) and this oscillating sander, I have all my bases covered. Bree: You are on top of the handy machines for the shop! I'll be getting one of these to replace two or three old timer's tools I've been using for years. Thanks for the post. Quote Lobo Gun Leather serious equipment for serious business, since 1972 www.lobogunleather.com
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