mattharris75 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 My first 'major' tool purchase, and one that is not specifically guitar related but should come in quite handy, particularly when I start my next build. JET Oscillating Spindle Sander It looks like a quality product, and i'm hoping it will last as long as I do in my slowly evolving shop. I'm going to fire it up tonight and try it out on a small maple cover that I am working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Very cool, Matt. This exact tool was nearly my first power tool purchase as well. But I decided to go with a drill press and use a sanding drum attachment. Definitely not the better route, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yeah, I was given a free drill press which so far has sufficed, It's a cheapo model and it's not going to last too far beyond this first guitar. A bandsaw and a good drill press are probably my next two investments. I'm really fortunate that i'm able to use my father-in-laws wood shop, but it's not nearly as convenient as having my own tools. What kind of Drill Press did you end up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 The only place I can locate it is at Lowe's. I purchased the drill press at rockler, though. There are a couple newer ones out now that I'd check out before looking at Delta's. Such as Steel City. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=prod...&lpage=none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 'Twas also my first purchase, but I bought the drill press too :-D I had an issue with the grub which actuates the oscillating movement wearing it's threads out. Does the JET sander come with a complete breakdown diagram? I wish i'd maintained mine a little better, which I am doing now after a warranty repair on the actuating grub. A little lubrication is all that it took. (narf) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Yep, it does have a breakdown diagram complete with replacement part numbers for every piece. I used it tonight, worked very well. I'm excited about having this tool, I know it's going to be invaluable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've been impressed with Jet stuff. I have their 12" band saw and 6" jointer, and they're both great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have the Rigid version from the Depot, I like it because it also doubles as a small edge sander (~6" across). My only complaint is I just wish the table was as large as the Jet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I really like the 'built like a tank' feel I get from the JET. I think i'll probably end up buying a JET Bandsaw in the not too distant future as well, possibly as a christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Congratulations Matt. I have had that Jet for a number of years now and it is a great machine, at a really good price. It is quiet, reliable, and effective. There really isn't any comparison to a drum sander in a drill press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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