Disc Sander, Tilt-Table Y or N?

C_Kyle

C_Kyle

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Hello,

I'm trying to figure out if I want a disc sander with or without a work rest/tilt table.

For those of you who use a disc sander, do you prefer to use just the disc, or with a tilting table?

I will use the disc sander to flatten tangs and flats, and probably other things too.

The disc sanders I am considering are the Coote Disc attachment, which is $37, and the TruGrit TG92 Disc Grinder, which is $285. The TruGrit disc sander looks pretty sweet, with the tilt-table and groove for a miter guide.

I'm just not sure if I would use the table enough to justify the price difference.

Thanks.
 
See if the tables are removable I take mine off to get it out of the way. But i do use the table for dove tail bolsters and make things square ect.
 
I'm using one with no table right now, but I can see where a square-to-the-disc table is definitelyl needed. I'm going to have to put one together somehow.

--nathan
 
I use my table all the time and the miter guide that comes with it. My table tilts, but I can't remember a single time I used the tilt.
 
A tool rest is almost essential if you mitre the edge of your bolsters. I don't know of a better way to insure a tight fit between bolster & scale.

Gary
 
I guess I should also ask what's the best disc sander in the $300 range?

The Beaumont disc sander is nice, but out of my price range. I also have several motors ranging from .75-2.5hp, all 1750rpm, so that helps.
 
I have multiple disk sanders. I leave one set up with the tilt table at an angle for dovetailing bolsters. It is part of the 4"X36" sander I got for flattening handle materials. It's one of these. Costs about $99 new and I use it a lot.
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I have a Grizzly 6"X48" with a 9" disk as well that I use for more heavy duty work and I leave the table on that one square to the disk. (I got it off Craig's List for cheap.)

I can also remove the table on it when necessary.
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I could use my KMG for most of that kind of work, but having the extra disks available saves a good bit of time in the shop

Keep an eye out for deals and you can find what you need as you go.
 
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No, I checked, and they're all single phase Dayton motors, ~1750rpm, .75hp-2 hp. I was thinking about using the .75hp on the disc sander.
 
C_Kyle said:
I guess I should also ask what's the best disc sander in the $300 range?

The Beaumont disc sander is nice, but out of my price range. I also have several motors ranging from .75-2.5hp, all 1750rpm, so that helps.
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Order the Beaumont Disc through Tracy. Get a tilt table for it through Grizzly. Buy a LOT of sandpaper and you will STILL be way under the $300 mark. It is a no brainer.
 
You will be good with the 3/4 hp, therer really is no reason to try to hog metal on that disc. Get the disc from Beaumont, then come up with a frame and table and you are in there like said above, less than $300.

This right here is why you have spare motors layin around...
 
OK, if the suggestion is to just build one, wouldn't the Coote sanding disc attachment work the same? I'd still have to build a table for it. If you haven't seen the Coote disc, it mounts to the side of the large contact wheel.

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Do you think it might be easier to build a table for a stand alone disc sander than to try and mod the Coote?

I don't have the Coote yet, by the way. I have a whole list of stuff to purchase in Feb.
 
I was half expecting a "What is your dream disc sander attachment?" thread. :)
 
I was looking at my 3/4 hp motor for the disc sander today, and it is reversible, with a 5/8" shaft. I'm going to go with a Frink disc, and fab a nice tilting table at a later time.

This has to be the absolute simplest disc grinder set up I can imagine. It's just the motor mounted to something, and the disc mounted on the shaft.

We should all have disc grinders.:)
 
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