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I'm interested in a couple different Sanders from an industrial resale shop, but I can't decide which one to get. One is a Delta 52-611 12" disc/6" belt sander and the other is a Wilton belt sander. The delta is about $40 more than the Wilton (I dont know why) but its in a little rougher shape, and the Wilton is in good shape but is only a belt sander.Their both heavy floor model machines. Should I even care about the disc? I'm stuck and could use some help.
Last edited by Calvin Jamison; 06-14-2013 at 4:41 PM.
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Delta. Repair parts are easier to come by.
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Delta parts USED to be easier to get. With the current state of Delta, I wouldn't invest in any [more] of their equipment. I have no idea how hard it is to get parts for Wilton.
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I have found the disk to be very useful. Good for quick touch ups.
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Used parts. For older machines.Originally Posted by Ryan Baker
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Gotcha. Fair enough.
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Calvin, I can't comment on the Wilton but I have one of the Delta 52-611 sanders that has been bullet proof. It has a very capable 1½ hp motor and great dust collection. I use the disk more than the belt.
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Actually getting parts for current machines is can be difficult too. I had some rollers for my drum sander on back order for a year and a half.
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Right, that is in agreement. What is being said is, that for older machines, parts are somewhat easy to be had from non-Delta sources (eBay, OWWM gents, etc.).
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I went with the Delta, just got the invoice for it. Thanks for your help. Have a good one
I replaced a spindle sander with a spindle disk combo as I find the large disk very useful. I made this little X-Y sled for doing things like sanding end grain, tweaking miters and so forth but, a miter gauge will do many tasks on a good smooth-running disc.
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