Sander

[Ian57]

I would like your opinions or suggestions on a Belt disc sander similar to this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922500000P.
Cheers
Ian

[JSUPreston]

Have you looked at the Ridgid belt/spindle combo? It's about $100 less. I got one earlier this year and have been very happy with it so far.

[cabinetman]

It's a very useful shop machine. I can't speak about the newer models. I bought a new one in the 70's. It was a floor model (with a base), and had a separate belt driven motor. Never had a problem with it.

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[pelligrini]

Not cheap, but it is put togeather extremely similar to my Hitachi 4x8 (SB10Y). Many of the components look the same. I would bet they were made by the same asian company.

The only thing I don't like about mine is that it only has one cast iron table. Swapping them back and forth can be a pain. Great dust collection.

[BigguyZ]

I have a Delta one I bought new when Lowes got rid of them. Very useful machine, especially for quickly touching up turning tools.

[greenacres2]

I have the late 1980's version of the same Sears machine, with stand. Bought on CL this summer for $50 or $60. Runs great and i use it more than i thought. It's about the only large tool left not on casters--but that's going to change soon--90 pounds is too much to pick up and move around!!

Around here they come up about as often as radial arm saws, with the same price range--all over the map. Only took about a month to score one in great condition cheap. I agree with Pelligrini--pain in the butt to switch the table. I keep meaning to look for a second as i'm pretty sure a second could be mounted at the same time.

earl

[pelligrini]

This is Sarge's review of the Hitachi SB10Y. http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=31397
It is a 4x8, but the construction is extremely similar to that craftsman. Sarge had a pretty good post on his shop made tables he made for his disc/belt too, I can't find the thread. he got tired of swapping the single CI one.

[sweensdv]

My opinion of that Craftsman belt/disc sander is that it is waayyyyyy overpriced! I also have the Hitachi SB10Y but they are hard to find nowadays. This one is an exact twin to the Hitachi and if freight isn't too much to get it to FL from WI is worth the inquiry.

[Ian57]

sander

Is this a bargain?
http://orlando.craigslist.org/tls/3310834045.html

[pelligrini]

I don't know about that particular Delta. Looks like it might be a smaller one. I don't think $100 is a deal for a used 4x8.

I did check out a Delta Shopmaster at Big Lots once, it was poorly made (and that is being nice). I didn't buy the POS.

[Pappy]

I had a Delta 4' belt, 6" disc that was a POS. Swithed to the Hitachi mentioned and haven't looked back.