Tools & Materials
Grizzly Industrial - G0538 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Grizzly's benchtop spindle sander is a no-frills machine with a stationary table and built-in storage for spare drums
Dec 01, 2006
The Grizzly G0538 benchtop oscillating spindle sander features a fixed laminate-covered MDF table and a sturdy base that olds spare drums, spindles, and tools. I found that the oscillation mechanism on the machine we tested may need periodic lubrication for best results. It was the lowest price machine of those in its class, and it was the best suited for benchtop use due to its diminuative size.
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