brownsfn2
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I have decided that I am going to ditch my pen mill and go with a disc sander from now on. My budget is about $175 (or less if I can get away with it). I am not sure what to get though. I have found several that might fit the bill but I am having a hard time deciding. I am hoping that some of you have owned these before and can give me an opinion. Here is what I am looking for:
1. Quiet. I really want to be able to use it at any hour if I can. I have heard others that are really loud.
2. Flat and true table. Needs to be accurate to square the blanks to the tube.
3. Good dust collection. Either shop vac or DC hookup.
3. Not sure if I need a belt or not. I want to eventually make some boxes and thought a belt might come in handy.
Here are the choices I am considering. If you have one can you give me an opinion? Thanks!
Craftsman 22500 $170 (outlet deal)
3/4 hp 6" x 9" Belt/Disc Sander (22500)- Craftsman-Tools-Bench & Stationary Power Tools-Sanders
It seems like a pretty big machine and it has really good reviews.
Porter Cable Model at Lowes $179 (need to find a coupon)
Shop PORTER-CABLE 4" x 8" Bench Belt/Disc Sander at Lowes.com
This one seemed to have good reviews as well. I hear it has good dust collection.
Harbor Freight 12" Direct Drive ($129)
12" Benchtop Disc Sander
I can pick this up locally so no chipping charge. The Grizzly (below) is a similar price but I need to pay shipping. I hear this one is quiet.
Grizzly G0724 $129
G0724 12" Disc Sander
I don't know much about this one. It looks like it is built nice.
Grizzly G0547 $129
G0547 Combo Sander 4" x 36" Belt 6" Disc
I don't much about this one either.
Thanks for any help or insight!!!!
1. Quiet. I really want to be able to use it at any hour if I can. I have heard others that are really loud.
2. Flat and true table. Needs to be accurate to square the blanks to the tube.
3. Good dust collection. Either shop vac or DC hookup.
3. Not sure if I need a belt or not. I want to eventually make some boxes and thought a belt might come in handy.
Here are the choices I am considering. If you have one can you give me an opinion? Thanks!
Craftsman 22500 $170 (outlet deal)
3/4 hp 6" x 9" Belt/Disc Sander (22500)- Craftsman-Tools-Bench & Stationary Power Tools-Sanders
It seems like a pretty big machine and it has really good reviews.
Porter Cable Model at Lowes $179 (need to find a coupon)
Shop PORTER-CABLE 4" x 8" Bench Belt/Disc Sander at Lowes.com
This one seemed to have good reviews as well. I hear it has good dust collection.
Harbor Freight 12" Direct Drive ($129)
12" Benchtop Disc Sander
I can pick this up locally so no chipping charge. The Grizzly (below) is a similar price but I need to pay shipping. I hear this one is quiet.
Grizzly G0724 $129
G0724 12" Disc Sander
I don't know much about this one. It looks like it is built nice.
Grizzly G0547 $129
G0547 Combo Sander 4" x 36" Belt 6" Disc
I don't much about this one either.
Thanks for any help or insight!!!!