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   benhasajeep | Jan 21, 2008 08:56pm | #1

   I am actually torn beween getting a less expensive smaller one right now (like the Rigid or Delta) or waiting a little and getting a full sized one like the Griz or Jet.  Been wanting one for a while now.  But just recently got a large enough shop for the additional tools.

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   JamesS | Jan 22, 2008 04:21am | #2

   What do you mean by smaller or full sized? The Jet & Delta are about the same footprint. The Jet has a more powerful motor, the Delta is 1/3 hp.????? The Delta works good for me but I'm not a pro shop either.

   James

   James

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   benhasajeep | Jan 22, 2008 05:20pm | #3

   Actually I was referring to the Jet JOVS-10 or Grizzly G1071.  They both have 1 hp motors and larger tables.  The smaller Rigid, Delta and the like are around $250 +/-.  The Grizzly is $690 with delivery.  Local woodworker supply has the Jet for $949.  To me I think the larger units are worth the extra cost / wait.

   I almost bought the Sears combination machine (belt, disc, spindle).  But held off and after reading some comments on it.  Glad I didn't. 

   Edited 1/22/2008 9:23 am ET by benhasajeep

   Edited 1/22/2008 9:28 am ET by benhasajeep

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   andyfew322 | Jan 23, 2008 01:22am | #5

   the ridgid is spossed to be amazing. I wish I had the money for one 

   "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail"

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   JamesS | Jan 23, 2008 04:04am | #6

   I have the Ridgid up north & have a Delta Boss here in FL. Like the Boss much better.

   James

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   andyfew322 | Jan 23, 2008 04:23am | #7

   you have two shops? wow, ur lucky 

   "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail"

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   Wingdoctor | Jan 23, 2008 03:41pm | #9

   I have a Ridgid oscillating spindle/belt sander that I replaced with a Shop Fox floor model spindle sander. The Ridgid is little used and in excellent shape. If anyone is interested I will sell for $100 plus shipping from Columbus, Ohio. I have some extra sanding sleeves and belts that I will throw in also.

   Bruce

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   davidbrum | Jan 24, 2008 02:36am | #10

   I sent a note via your email Bruce.  I just thinking of how I could finagle one of those.

   Thanks,

   David B

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   andyfew322 | Jan 24, 2008 02:59am | #11

   too steep for me, sorry 

   electricity entices me

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   blewcrowe | Jan 23, 2008 12:21am | #4

   I never use one to sand straight/flat pieces. These sanders will unassumingly form little hills and valleys quite readily. But, to each his own.

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   flairwoodworks | Jan 23, 2008 09:47am | #8

   I've got the Ridgid Oscillating Belt/Spindle sander.  I never liked sanding.  I still don't like it, but don't mind it as much.  The belt feature is very useful and I would highly recommend the Ridgid.

   Chris @ flairwoodworks

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