jammy Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I've just bought the first of a full set of new tools for my workshop - a Record BS350 (A startrite sister company) bandsaw. 1 1/2 HP motor, top quality blade guides, biig cast iron table etc etc... It's great! Now for the questions - I need myself an oscillating spindle sander, and I'm a little stumped as to what to go for. Axminster's offerings are apparently poor quality. Delta do one but no where can I find the maximum sanding height they can cope with - does anyone have expirience with these units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 You should be able to find the Delta specs here: http://www.deltamachinery.com/ Are you looking at the big Delta or the benchtop one? The benchtop one doesn't have a tilting table. The drums go from 1" to 3" diameter and are something like 6" tall. The floor-standing model (which I don't actually see up there any more) took drims up to 4" or 6" diameter and about 6-8" tall as I remember. I have the Jet benchtop model and I love it. I think it is a much better deal all around than the benchtop Delta. The price is good. It has drums from about 1/4" up to 3", each about 6" long. The table tilts if needed. It is quiet and has a bigger table too. http://www.jettools.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs man Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I have the jet bench top also and it is great. the jet looks better built then the delta. jet is all metal frame and the delta is plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 The Jet one is the one I've had a little bad exprience with - the one I've got access to in college (while the wadkin's out of action) hasn't heald up too well. The spindle is a little bent meaning some vibration, and the motor's a little weak (Baring in mind I'm sanding acoustic moulds - 10cm thick MDF) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 That looks exactly like my craftsman bandsaw in every way except color. Crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobz Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hello jammy, Can`t help with the drum sander, but you certainly have a good bandsaw there. I got mine about three months ago and I`m well pleased with it. I need to source a company that sells better quality blades than the Record ones though. The resaw blade that came with the saw is poor quality and did`nt retain it`s edge very long. You should be able to get the Delta sander in the UK easily enough. Just shop around on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I need to source a company that sells better quality blades than the Record ones though. I'd recommend these guys... http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Dragon-Saws-Ltd I've used them several times and they've always been very good quality blades, fast delivery too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I've got the Jet benchtop model too and I love it and hate it at the same time. If you're on a budget then I think it's a good buy. Mine has issues with the tapered hole the spindles screw into. It goes out of shape then the spindles wobble. I don't know what's available there, but General have a pretty beefy floor model. I'm going to replace my Jet with that one this winter. The spindles lock in better too. I use the spindle sander for volute and rough heel shaping, that's about it. It's a reaaly handy tool for specific things. doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Got one! £152 from machine mart - seems to be a sturdy, well made bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Dude. Dust collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsguitar Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 you can try GRIZZLY.COM they have some nice spindal sanders, also a company called clayton make really nice spindal sanders...... shop looks nice, and goodluck on the hunt for a good sander.... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Dust collection for sure. I have that spindle sander, and it's great for thicknessing headstocks (clamp a block neck to the spindle and feed in slowly) and rounding volutes. I bought this from Axminster: http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Axminst...-Hood-23670.htm It's essential gear, short of a dust mask when working with mahogany. I'm considering an air cleaner also. With the spindle sander, make sure you have some baby powder handy (helps get new sleeves over the arbor) and 2x 17mm open ended spanners. You'll be shocked at how clean that machine operates once you hook up an extractor also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted October 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Dude. Dust collection. It's on the list, don't worry! I'll be plubing in a proper system once everything's in place. Might order the thickness sander tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 My new baby Hired a transit and went to Wales today to pick it up - seems to be a top notch bit of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Nice find... Ive been looking for just about the same damn thing with not very much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) A couple more things here now Sander 2 http://www.solar.myby.co.uk/misc/andy/drill.jpg Edited November 12, 2006 by jammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 SO are you planning on going into business? You're putting together a pretty nice shop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Yes, that's the plan. I'm setting up now while I've got the cash and I'm still in college to give me an oppertunity to ease into the working life. Really looking forward to it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 The sanders now in pieces for me refurb/clean. All looks in tip-top condition though I'm chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkielad Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 The sanders now in pieces for me refurb/clean. All looks in tip-top condition though I'm chuffed! I need to come over to your place ASAP and play with your new toys! I'm only in Leigh, down the east lancs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) I'm in Rainford, near St Helens. You're more than welcome when the workshop's finished mate Edited November 12, 2006 by jammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm doing the exact same thing. I'm about to blow it all on a full Grizzly shop, 17" bandsaw, 6" jointer, 18" drum sander, spray equipment, the works, cause I know after college I'm not going to be able to. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 So you all have more money now than you think you will have after college? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 they must live with their parents or off student loans.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaxe Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 hey, im 16 and ive started buying my tools to make axe's.. so far ive picked up a band saw, belt sander, drill press and a few little jigs ive made. its a great hobby, ive also made this wood carving duplicator for a dremal thats great for doing inlays, you basically cut the shapes out of ply and then transfer them on to fret boards.. il post pics soon.. keep up the good work! the axe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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