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Offline Trad Whitetail

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Which sander?
« on: December 16, 2011, 07:04:00 PM »
So thanks to you guys my build is coming along - hot box and form are done.  I band sawed the handle and am getting ready to glue up but I am going to need one more thing - a sander.  I have it narrowed down to the (apparently beloved by some hated by others)   Ridgid   Oscillating belt edge / spindle sander and the  Harbor Freight  6"X48" belt and 9" disc sander.  Which would you experienced guys think is more useful for bow building?  $200.00 is my limit.
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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
I'm on my second Rigid. I've a disc/belt and a 6X80 belt as well. The Rigid sees more work than the others combined.Spindle sanders come in handy.....
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Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »
My vote is for the rigid-I've worked mine for 3-4 years now with no complaints.
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Offline StoneAK

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »
Rigid I have good work out of mine as well. 5 years now no problems
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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2011, 09:53:00 PM »
I use a Harbor Freight belt/disc and a Delta spindle sander.  I would think the Rigid would be a good choice for a single unit.  I would love to get a long belt sander.
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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2011, 10:51:00 PM »
I have had a 6x48 sander for years and never really used it much.  About a year ago I turned it up on edge and now I use it more than any other power tool I own.  I have no experience with the Rigid but others love them.
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Offline Trad Whitetail

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2011, 11:59:00 PM »
Well I guess I will give the Ridgid sander a try then.  Thanks everyone!
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Offline Trad Whitetail

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2011, 02:30:00 PM »
You guys were right - the Ridgid sander is awesome!
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Offline Pac'em out

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2011, 07:06:00 AM »
I have the Rigid sander on my Christmas wish list this year.  Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Offline recurvericky

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Re: Which sander?
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2011, 11:58:00 AM »
Go with the Rigid, it is a great tool.
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