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(More customer reviews)I'm very impressed by this machine... I've had other Grizzly machines that were not so great, but this one is solid. Very sturdy build.... the cabinet, door and supports are solid, the paint and details are well-done, and the cast iron table is very nicely finished to a near-polish. The machine is obviously built in the same Chinese factory that builds the Delta edge sander. But Grizzly offers this smaller model... important to me since my shop is tight for space (the footprint is surprisingly small). The dual dust collection ports swing back and latch, allowing you to sand longer pieces despite the smaller size.
The platen is thick (roughly 1/4" steel) and covered with a machined graphite layer. The aluminum idler is balanced (you can see drilled-out areas as evidence), and the operation is smooth except for a cheap belt with a noticeable seam. I replaced it with a Klingspor belt (great belts at fair prices). The supplied wiring and junction box/switch are on the cheap side... typical of lower-priced Chinese machines. I replaced the wiring immediately, and may replace the switch at some point... we'll see. The wheeled height adjustment was an important element for me, and the table also adjusts easily in the forward/backward direction.
Some disappointments: The miter gauge doesn't lock in place, and the spindle sander doesn't oscillate. A dedicated oscillating spindle sander is a better alternative anyway, and affordable models are common. I didn't even bother installing the spindle. Speaking of oscillation, the range is barely over 1/2", and not really the 3/4" stated in the specs. Finally, there are no stops on the angle adjustment (which is quite easy to operate - the overall design is well-balanced). The tilt range is a bit more than 90°, meaning it can tilt forward by a few degrees. The lack of stops doesn't bother me too much, since I tend to use an engineers square on all my machines and tend to forego stops. But if someone had a production setup that alternated between a couple of positions often, some sturdy, adjustable stops would certainly be handy.
But the important aspects are all there, and it seems to be a very solid, very affordable and well-thought sander. I'm very pleased and would have given it five stars for basic performance and build, but knocked a star off for some of the cheaper aspects and the lack of oscillation on the spindle (mainly because Grizzly specifically says on its web site that the spindle oscillates). Shipping was extremely fast (3 days from order) and the machine arrived in perfect condition.
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Product Description:
For all around versatility in a sanding machine, you can't beat this Oscillating Edge Sander. Not only do you get a large 6-3/4" x 30-1/4" sanding surface combined with an oscillating belt and large 26-7/8" x 12" table for efficient edge sanding, you also get three spindle drums for contour sanding. The edge sanding table is handwheel controlled for vertical adjustment and angle sanding is much easier to manage since the sanding belt tilts instead of the table. You'll agree this Oscillating Edge Sanders is awesome!.Features: ' T-Slot table & miter gauge ' Two 4" dust ports ' Quick release belt tension lever ' Graphite coated platen ' Oscillating sanding surfaces ' Shielded & permanently lubricated ball bearingsSpecifications: ' Motor: 2 HP or 3 HP, 220V, single-phase, 1725 RPM, TEFC ' Precision ground cast iron tables ' Table size: 26-7/8" x 12" ' Table travel: 3-3/4" ' Aux. table size: 10" x 11-1/2" ' Aux. table travel: 10" ' Sanding belt size: 6" x 89" ' Sanding belt speed: 3150 FPM ' Sanding belt oscillation stroke: 3/4" ' Drive drum diameter: 7" ' Idler roller diameter: 3-7/8" ' Platen with graphite pad: 6-3/4" x 30-1/4" ' Platen tilt: 0° through 90° (5° scale) ' 3 spindle drums: 1-1/2", 2", 3" x 4-1/2" ' Approx. shipping weight: 462 lbs.
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