Tool recommendations, OSS........

[Roy from Pa]

Yup that edge sander has a 220 volt motor and it sounds like a tank when you turn it on. WEAR LEATHER GLOVES WHEN USING IT, DON'T ASK HOW I KNOW....

While you are spending money, Eric. I'd get this one too..     The one inch wide belt is sweet for final touches on risers and tips, especially the belt area above the metal backstop. The belt will contour to your riser curves.. What the heck is another $200.00. ? Right, LOL

  http://www.grizzly.com/products/1-X-42-Belt-with-8-Disc-Sander/H8192

[Roy from Pa]

Ya might as well get this grizzly drum sander too..     LOL

 http://www.grizzly.com/products/12-Baby-Drum-Sander/G0459

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjSbwgKB7FA&list=UUBMjR2l-xfFufcLpkUpYYBQ

[LookMomNoSights]

Oh no,  guess I have to sell my new truck and drive a beater now....  Thanks Roy lol!!!!!

Seriously though,   Thank You guys who are in the know,  a good edge sander it is....for my next purchase.  Once I have that nailed down Ill move on to whatever else I need (most likely dust collection).  BigJim and Michael,  thanks for puting things straight with that combo machine....now I know!  And thanks Roy for the recommendations.....I learn so much here and dont take anything for granted,  so know that the insight from you experienced builders/artists is hugely appreciate!

[Roy from Pa]

a good edge sander it is....for my next purchase

Wise choice..

[Robertfishes]

When I bought my used Grizzly edge Sander the guy said it was a GO512..like Roy's. I drove 100 miles with cash in pocket to look at it. When he opened the door there it was....a G1140 edge sander not the GO512 like the picture and description in his CL ad.. I was not happy and he could tell..it looked good and I made him an low ball offer that he took. I am very happy with it and added a pattern Sander to the motor end. I am a hobby builder and the 6x80 sander has made building bows much more "fun".. Right now the Jet OSS is used on sight windows, shelves and grips..I used to use an electric band file before I got the OSS. I keep upgrading tools, I should have started with the good stuff..

[wood carver 2]

You won't do a lot of sanding before you decide you have to have a dust collector, especially if you're sanding a bunch of exotic wood and glass.
Dave.

[hoo-ray]

I have the Rigid sander.  Just bought it about a month ago.  I bought it more for the spindle sander than the belt sander.  It does seem a little on the light side ( I think around 40 lbs) but it does the job.  I don't have a lot of floor space so the benchtop serves its purpose.  Josh

[Cootling]

I have one of these.  I think I paid $350 used, but in new condition.  It had never been assembled.  

 http://www.grizzly.com/products/6-x-80-Edge-Sander/G1531

Has some serious advantages over a spindle sander, although I would also like to have a smaller spindle.

Relative to other tools, edge sanders seem pretty common on Craig's list.  Just saw one that looked pretty good for $200, so it may pay to look around.

Ditto what carver said.  Dust collector and HEPA respirator.  You don't want to breathe sawdust or glass.