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Grizzly Industrial - Grizzly G0739 Oscillating Spindle Sander
Onboard storage
Oct 27, 2014
Noisiest Machine
Street price: $130
Table size: 11-1/2 in. by 15 in.
Motor rating: 3.5 amps
Spindle/drum sizes: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/2 in., 2 in., and 3 in.
Spindle stroke: 5/8 in.
Oscillations per min.: 60
Dust collection: Very good
The noisiest machine, tested at 94 db. Includes onboard storage for drums with sleeves, inserts, and tools. Workspace in front of drum is limited to 4 in. wide by 9 in. long.
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