Tools & Materials
Delta - Delta 31-483 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Metal case and throat inserts
Oct 24, 2014
No Tool Storage
Street price: $430
Table size: 14-3/4 in. by 14-3/4 in., tilting
Motor rating: 7.5 amps
Spindle/drum sizes: 1/4 in., 1/2 in., 5/8 in., 1-1/2 in., and 2 in.
Spindle stroke: 15/16 in.
Oscillations per min.: 29
Dust collection: Poor
Metal case and throat inserts. No 3-in. spindle. Includes 4-in. dust collection adapter, which didn’t improve performance during testing, onboard storage for spindles with sleeves, inserts. No tool storage.
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