The Ridgid is consistently well reviewed and a great choice for small shops. If I had more room I might have researched a dedicated floor space machine, but the ridigid is quite nice. Just bolt it to something heavy if weight is a worry. It is a little sanding spindle doing most of the heavy lifting on any of the machines.

 

I have the Jet JBOS-5, the first Jet machine I ever purchased, I was/am very impressed with it fit and finish wise and performance wise. A very solid machine and meets all my needs in the oscillating spindle sander department.

 

Despite the source (Home Depot), the Rigid spindle/belt sander is great bang for your buck.

 

I have a delta bench top I like it a lot and it dose not moye. very happy with iot i wish it han a longer spindel I see grizzly makes one with a longer spindle I am wery happy with all my grizzly tools I have 15 all to geather good lluck .

Chuck

 

I really like my Rigid spindle-belt sander. And with the lifetime warranty how can you go wrong?

 

Hey Wayne
I have a Grizzly model it has worked great for years and it's a floor model. If you want to spend less the Ridgid is a one of a kind in that you can exchange the spindle for a belt sanding attachment that's included. I have a number of students that love theirs.

 

Greetings Wayne:
I have the B.O.S.S. by Delta. It's a benchtop, also, with a big round platen that is solid. It's heavy enough that it doesn't move. It works with 3/4--3" spindles that occilates about 1" up and down. It comes with all the sleeves and rubber spindles. I have it hooked up to my d.c., and it works really good. One drawback: I wish it occilated a little higher, but I rarely sand anything thicker than 1"... if I do, I just turn the piece over.
I had it about 10 years with not a problem. I may invest in a floor model sometimes, but this one is a dandy…

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu73/RickDennington/mortisergrinderossilatingsander.jpg

 

Ditto on the Rigid Wayne, We used them in apprentice school and those kids put them through the ringer. I purchased mine about three years ago and have no problems at all.

 

Hi Wayne,
I have a portable spindle sander by Ryobi. I paid $100 for it a few years ago. It works great, I'm really happy with it. The table top is not real large but I have not had to use supports for anything that I have sanded so far.

 

I also own a Rigid and love it.

 

Wayne, sorry you missed out on the Powermatic. I had that one years ago, and it was great. They don't offer it anymore. It would have been a heck of a deal though. I now have the Jet bench top and the Jet floor model. They are not cheap, but have proven to be well worth it.

You definetly can save money with some of the others, and they might suit your needs. As always, the answer depends on how hard and how much you plan on using it.

 

I bought my Rigid thru HDs refurb program for $139 delivered to the store. They may have more.

 

I just bought a Rigid Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander and it can't be beat for the price ($200). You get a oscillating 4 X 24 belt attachment plus the spindles. Thanks for asking.

God Bless
tom

 

I think the Rigid's have it. I too bought one of these this year and still wondering why I didn't purchase one sooner. For the price it can't be beat, it sure has made all my projects much easier to complete.

 

I have the delta BOSS. And it works great, nice and stable, no complaints. I didn't get all the drums, but I did get it for free. At work, they couldn't figure out the top bolt is left hand threaded. Told me to throw it away, so I did. Right into my trunk! The thing was 3 days old and runs great.

 

Ditto on the Ridgid. Just can't buy drums from HD (wouldn't ya know). Any sanding equip. supplier has 'em though.
Bill

 

I have a Rigid and like if very much. It also has an attachment for a belt sander to sand down flat edges if you so desire. I bought a Rigid based upon a FFW review and I think the Rigid got best overall and best value.

 

I agree with all the Rigid owners. The Rigid EB-4424 is a great value and changes from spindle to belt or vice versa takes a minute or less. Dust collection in spindle mode is excellent, even with just a shop vac attached, but a little lacking in belt mode. The tilting side of the table is very easy to adjust and use.

http://www.finewoodworking.com/ToolGuide/ToolGuideProduct.aspx?id=28395

http://www.finewoodworking.com/ToolGuide/ToolGuidePDF.aspx?id=27677

Good luck!

 

One more Ridgid here!

 

Got this on on sale for $129 was $179

 

I also have the Rigid. I really wanted a stationary one like the Grizzly, so I figured that the Rigid would only be temporary. After using the Rigid for a little while I'm happy to stick with it.

The belt option is really nice.

That's more than half of the comments so far that recommend the Rigid.

 

RIDGID is what I have and am very happy with it. Combo-spindle and belt.

 

Ridgid here also. And the best part is you don't have to deal with H.D., you can order it online and it's at your door via UPS.

 

Dave, the Ridgid Sander is the way to go… Five different size sanding drums, the belt sander is awesome, the tilting table is very handy… It's quite and very effective… heavy enough yet light enough to move around… the dust collection works good. If you hurry you can still get 15% off for the Friends and Family rebate from the $199 list price. The local Home Depot sells the drums here… or you can buy them on ebay for dirt cheap. I betcha you'll love it!!

 

Lots of wonderful input, and info on the machines. I really like my Rigid. I am relatively close so if you want to come out to Chanhassen and try it out, let me know.