Tool purchase dilemma

[DaveO]

I have some tool purchasing money gained as a consolation prize for aging another calendar year (soon, not there yet) I have decided that my next tool need is a better sanding set-up. I currently have a low-end Delta Shopmaster 6" disk/4" belt sander. It works pretty well for what I've asked of it, but the disk size and it's table really leave me wanting more. Also I have really wanted a oscillating spindle sander. Unfortunately I have found only one model of combination OSS/disk sander and it's a fair bit out of my price range. My dilemma is should I get just a OSS, and struggle along with the small disk that I have? Should I get a bigger disk sander and wait on the OSS? Should I get a low-end model of each? Or will the Rigid OSS/edge belt sander fit the bill for both operations???

This is really what I would like to have:

But with shipping it is about $250 more than I have to blow....anyone have an extra $250 lying around that they don't need :lol: :lol: :lol:


TIA for any advice and helping me to spend my money.
Dave

 

[Jon]

what if you sold your other sander would that give you enough?

 

[walnutjerry]

Go for the OSS----------and a 10" disc for your table saw!!

Jerry

 

[DaveO]

what if you sold your other sander would that give you enough?

I don't know if anyone would want to buy a well used POS sander valued at less than $200 new.

Dave

 

[junquecol]

You can get a 12" disk sander from either HF or Delta for a little over/ under $100. Not a bad deal. They are pretty much generic tools. Or if you have a 1725 RPM ball bearing motor handy, Shopsmith will sell you a disk that fits on a 5/8" shaft for about $50. To save on paper expenses, go to Klingspor's and get paper from bargin box and cut your own disks. Spray on adhesive, or disk cement will work.

 

[alleng]

dave,i have the ridgid oss-belt sander,i have never used any of the higher end units like the griz,so i cant even begin to compare it...but,the ridgid seems to do a good job on light stuff,it actually eats the wood up pretty good.there is a little vibration in the shaft,but i did get mine second handed,and i cant say as for the longitivity of it as ive only had it a month or so.

 

[McRabbet]

Dave,

Here's what I bought when I faced the same issues a few years ago -- and it is about the same money: First, the G1014Z 6"x48" Belt/9" Disk for $295...

and then the G5038 benchtop Oscillating Sander at $149

With shipping, it's about the same money... I've been happy with both units -- basic Chevy models, but they get the job done and have worked well every time I use them...

Rob

 

[Travis Porter]

I have a Jet 6 x 48 belt with a 12" disc. I can't say that I would buy another combo. My preference would be to have an oscillating belt and a seperate disc as it is hard to position the combo so that you can use either side without moving it.