Oscillating Edge Sander

[Bernhard]

...I am contemplating getting an oscillating edge sander. After searching around and reading on-line reviews (mostly worthless), I narrowed the choices down to Grizzly G0564 and G9984. All other sanders in this price range appear to be clones of each other anyway; Grizzly had the best price and I had good experiences with their equipment in the past.
The G0564 only weighs about 500 lbs, which appears a bit light weight; the G0994 weighs in at about 800lbs and also is quite a bit more expensive. Both machines are 3 hp. Generally, I like to 'see and touch' equipment before I buy it.
Does anyone out there have first hand experience with any of these sanders? If yes, I would appreaciate your opinion/advice.

Thank you,
Bernhard

 

[Tarhead]

My advice is to get whichever one you decide on quick if it's coming from abroad. Prices are fixin' to go up soon.

 

[Bernhard]

My advice is to get whichever one you decide on quick if it's coming from abroad. Prices are fixin' to go up soon.

Hi Mark,

Yes, you make a very good point...which I have not considered. Right now both sanders are in stock, so I need to do something early next week.
Thank you,
Bernhard

 

[KenOfCary]

Laguna makes one that I've been looking at. It may be lighter than what you want and not sure if it oscillates. But it runs on 120V and has a smaller footprint than most, if that makes any difference.

 

[Charlie]

I have the GO564 and it is a nice machine. I live just south of Raleigh near Lake Wheeler if you would like to check it out

 

[Bernhard]

Laguna makes one that I've been looking at. It may be lighter than what you want and not sure if it oscillates. But it runs on 120V and has a smaller footprint than most, if that makes any difference.

Hi Ken,
Yes, I looked at that one, too. But is does not oscillate, I definitely want an oscillating sander: much better finish, longer belt life, less chance of burning, etc.

Thx
Bernhard

 

[Bernhard]

I have the GO564 and it is a nice machine. I live just south of Raleigh near Lake Wheeler if you would like to check it out

Hi Charlie,
Thank you for your offer, I would like to take you up on it. Always easier to make a purchase decision if I have seen the equipment myself. I'll send you a pm.

Thank you!
Bernhard

 

[BKHam]

not oscillating but on CL right now: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/d/closingshop-grizzly-edge/6617798406.html

 

[KenOfCary]

not oscillating but on CL right now: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/d/closingshop-grizzly-edge/6617798406.html

List price on that machine new is only 895 - I think it is a tad overpriced for used - even for Grizzly. Just my opinion.

 

[BKHam]

List price on that machine new is only 895 - I think it is a tad overpriced for used - even for Grizzly. Just my opinion.

everyone prices it with a little wiggle room......and if they don't then they are not truly embracing the joy of craigslist tool selling.