Another mini review

[Whaler]

I bought a Rikon 50-110 B/D Sander today. It is a 4X36 belt and 6" disc.
The only thing I can compare it to is the Ryobi BD4600 that I had in my last shop. The Ryobi worked well and I probably would have bought another but no HD in the area were stocking them.

The Rikon was easy to assemble even though the instructions were a bit vague.
The vertical adjustment for the belt is far better than the Ryobi and it has a bit more power. The disc table is decent and the belt tracks well. I was not impressed with the fence assembly for the belt. It my be OK but I will never use it so I didn't take the time to install and adjust it.
I think I will be happy with it.

[Pappy]

I may be in the market soon. My Delta is giving me problems again.

I tend to set the belt verticle and use the table on mine. Con the Rikon's table be set up on the belt?

[Whaler]

Pappy

The table is only for the disc. The belt fence work no matter where the belt is tilted as it attaches to the belt frame.

[Pappy]

Dick, I missed your answer first time around. Since I use the belt like an edge sander most of the time, I need a wider support that the fence provides.

Maybe I can tighten/patch the old Delta up one more time and hold out for a biggger machine when the new shop finally goes up.

[LinuxRandal]

Ever used a narrower belt sander?

I've been trying to decide between a 4x36 and 2x42 as I have a 3x21 that I rigged up a mount to hold it.

Considering I do a wide range of work, I know the narrow one comes in handy for some things, but can't decide (watching for a bargain).