Just Bought One Of These:

[mattharris75]

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.

[Jon]

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.

[mattharris75]

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?

[Jon]

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

[Prostheta]

'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)

[mattharris75]

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!

[Rick500]

I've been impressed with Jet stuff. I have their 12" band saw and 6" jointer, and they're both great.

[erikbojerik]

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.

[mattharris75]

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.

[ryanb]

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.