i need a good alternative to...

SkaerE · Feb 26, 2003

an oscillating spindle sander. i want something that will help me make good looking finger grooves and such.

any good tips?

thanks

Disco Stu · Feb 26, 2003

Dremel.

SkaerE · Feb 26, 2003

dremels are ok, but the drums wear out fast. plus its hard to get a good 90 degree edge from a dremel

DC KNIVES · Feb 26, 2003

Here's what I use, but you would have to build one.This one has a 1" and a 1/2" contact wheels, with a 1"x42" belt.Dave

John Andrews · Mar 2, 2003

DC,I really like that machine! What did you use for the table top?

DC KNIVES · Mar 2, 2003

John, the top plate and the adjustable table are aluminum.Dave

John Andrews · Mar 2, 2003

Thanks, D.C.. the machine is square, or did you keep the triangle shape to sit into a corner ?

DC KNIVES · Mar 2, 2003

John, the sander is built square, just the way the pic is.Dave

here's another view

John Andrews · Mar 3, 2003

Thanks, Dave, for the great pics and info.

blackboogers · Mar 3, 2003

I simply bought a sanding drum kit. It comes in sizes from 1/4 to 3". I place them in my table drill press. I bring down the bit till it just clears the table and sand away. You have to flip over the blade every now and than just both sides the same but it works great and it cheap to set up. The entire kit from Mc master carr was 12.00.