Rigid Spindle sander?

[fishmandm]

Has anyone used the Rigid spindle sander and would you recommend it?
Thanks for any advice,
Dwayne

 

[Bill Clemmons]

One of the magazines did a review on spindle sanders sometime in the past year. The Rigid was rated the "Best Overall".

 

[Berta]

I own it, love it, and would buy it again.

 

[Bob Carreiro]

I've owned mine for a few years. I paid $199 and would do it again.

 

[ehpoole]

Dwayne (I assume it is "Dwayne" and not "Dwanye" ),

You will find that there are quite a few of us who own the Rigid OSS. It is quite handy when sanding straight and/or contoured edges. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask any of us and we will be more than happy to answer them.

 

[Volksdad]

FWW did the review, although I believe it ranks first overall for several reviews.

I've had my eye on one for a few years as well. As soon as I finish organizing and purging... It's on my birthday list!

 

[red]

I have it and love it. It is a great tool. Go buy it!

Red

 

[Bas]

Excellent tool, and excellent value for money.

 

[jhreed]

It is a great tool for someone like me that is not very good with bandsaw or jigsaw. Cut close to line then finish with this sander. Makes a wood butcher like me seem to be a craftsman. It is a must have tool.

 

[Glennbear]

I do not own one yet but check pricing every time I enter Home Depot. One of our members did a comprehensive review: http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/rgideb4424rvu.html

 

[CaptnA]

Does everything have asked of it. A workhorse with a reasonable price tag.

 

[patlaw]

Makes a wood butcher like me seem to be a craftsman. It is a must have tool.

I wish I'd seen this two days ago! It's $199 at Home Depot. Is it ever on sale?

 

[Glennbear]

I wish I'd seen this two days ago! It's $199 at Home Depot. Is it ever on sale?

I have been watching for several years, have not seen a sale yet :no:

 

[cyclopentadiene]

Every now and then Tools direct will have refurbished ones. Unfortunately the one at Tanger in Mebane closed. The only ones I am familiar with are at Myrtle Beach. When available they are $149 and you can find a weekend with 30% off if you are lucky.

 

[Mike Wilkins]

Fine Woodworking magazine rated it a top tool more than once. I have the Porter Cable hand-held oscillating sander that I mounted to a plate and dropped it into my router table. The Ridgid is nice as it has its own table and can be stored easily. It would be in my shop if I had not rigged up my hand held.

 

[Mrfixit71]

I've had mine for 5-6 years now. No problems, works great.

 

[Scott Kuykendall]

Had mine for over eight years and love it, it gets the most use of any sander in the shop. Wouldn't think twice of buying it again.
Scott

 

[Ralrick]

I bought mine reconditioned from CPO a few years ago. They were $169 and $8 shipping (no tax). Since others online had a published price of $149, CPO was willing to match it. I think it is a great tool for $149 or $199.

Anyone have a good source for replacement belts and spindle sleeves?

 

[KenOfCary]

I bought mine reconditioned from CPO a few years ago. They were $169 and $8 shipping (no tax). Since others online had a published price of $149, CPO was willing to match it. I think it is a great tool for $149 or $199.

Anyone have a good source for replacement belts and spindle sleeves?

I was going to suggest checking out CPO, they often have sales on a complete line or storewide and often have refurbished equipment.

Have you tried Klingspor to see if they have the belts and sleeves? If they do, they would likely be one of the best places to source them.

 

[fishmandm]

Thanks for all the feedback, I went last night and picked one up. now I need to come up with a project to try it out.