Grizzly G0445X Or G9983 What to do ?

[Glenn Yoder]

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these this week. Can't decide what to do.
Does anyone have either one?
http://grizzly.com/products/G0449

http://www.grizzly.com/products/15-Wide-Belt-Sander-Open-End-/G9983

Glenn

[Nathan Barnard]

Hey Glen, which one did you go for? I am looking at the G9983. Looks like a lot of machine for the $. Does it have enough power? How many amps does it draw?

[Glenn Yoder]

I ended up getting the Shop Fox W1737 37" wide belt. It has really worked great so far. I found a local dealer that had it on display for 2 years. I got it for $7000. I guess you could call it a gloat.

[Nathan Barnard]

Wow! Wish I had the space and $$ for that one. I am still not sure if I have the room for the open end one.

One of my primary concerns about the open end is if I will be able to sand flat panel doors (essentially frames, with only one
style hitting the conveyor - even with the support bar extended). This also applies to raised panel doors with recessed back on conveyor. I am not concerned about solid material overhanging and being flipped. Was hoping some of you research might help.

Thanks,
Nathan