Spindle Disk sander question

[Ken Garlock]

For some time I have been looking at the Grizzly 1hp spindle and 12" disk sander combination machine model G0529 (http://www.grizzly.com/products/category.aspx?key=550001).

I am wondering if anyone here in the Creek has one of these machines, and what they think about it? :confused:

What say you?

[Jeff Miller]

I found a used but like new one less than a year ago for a little more than a third of the cost of a new one. I really like it. I had a Ridgid,but with the Grizzly you can sand inside and outside curves without changing anything.

I trued up the disc to run smoother and added dust collection. If I were you I'd go for it,you won't be disappointed:D


Here's mine



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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/woodfarmer/GRIZZLY/Harley054.jpg?t=1263861133







JEFF:)

[Ken Garlock]

Hi Jeff.

Thanks for the glowing endorsement of the G0529.:cool:

One final question, must you buy your spindle sandpaper from Grizzly or is it available from other sandpaper vendors.?

Once again thanks for the comments and pictures. You have a nice looking installation.:)

[Bill Huber]

Ken, have you looked at the Ridgid spindle/belt sander?

I had a small disk sander and once I got my Ridgid sander I sold the disk, just didn't use it any more.

For $200 its really hard to beat.

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Sanders-Polishers/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zaqht/R-100061671/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

[Ken Garlock]

Hi Bill. No I hadn't looked at the Ridgid sander. It does look interesting, and certainly cost effective.
Thanks:)

[Alan Mikkelsen]

I have been using the Grizzly G0529 for several years. I love the machine, and buy the spindle paper from Grizzly. You don't go through that much of it and it's reasonably priced.

[Terry Welty]

Love my Ridgid. The oscillating belt sander works great... large table that tilts, dust collection...