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Spindle Sander Thoughts
- Thread starter calandrod
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marak
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Cost is a factor that must come into play. What price range is it going for?
RTM
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I have a spindle sander built into my cheap Asian drill press (Shop Fox W1668 with OSS). Its OK, but I don't do enough sanding to justify the floor space for a dedicated machine. If you are doing lots of curve sanding, template following, it may be more useful to you.
No idea about the State machine
No idea about the State machine
shoot summ
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That's a big heavy duty machine. Concerns are typically the spindles as sometimes they are hard to source, and table inserts. That one looks like it might have a leaking seal. Is it 3 phase or single?
Asking price is $1,000. Seems kind of high to me but all the ones on eBay are listed for more than that.Cost is a factor that must come into play. What price range is it going for?
I’m going to look at it Friday and figure out if it’s single or 3 but I can run either at my shop. Good point on the leaking seal.That's a big heavy duty machine. Concerns are typically the spindles as sometimes they are hard to source, and table inserts. That one looks like it might have a leaking seal. Is it 3 phase or single?
marak
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That does seem a bit high, even by Alaskan standards. I am unfamiliar with the manufacturer, but have a great appreciation for older well-made equipment. Is there any issue sourcing sanding tubes? Having a mill and lathe can make it easier pulling the trigger on such a piece of equipment.
Ya I’m the same way. I love quality solid made old stuff. I have a lathe and a mill so I feel pretty confident I could make some replacement parts if I needed to.That does seem a bit high, even by Alaskan standards. I am unfamiliar with the manufacturer, but have a great appreciation for older well-made equipment. Is there any issue sourcing sanding tubes? Having a mill and lathe can make it easier pulling the trigger on such a piece of equipment.
rsanter
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That’s a steep price.
Unless you really need something like that and it’s in great shape....pass
Unless you really need something like that and it’s in great shape....pass
As a patternmaker I have used that brand / type of spindle sander for many years. Very good machine. Useful but it's one of those unnecessary items. I have always wanted one. As others have mentioned verifying all the spindles, rubber sleaves and throatplates are there is important. I would want to verify 3 phase / single phase. At $1,000 I'd pass.
Would $500 or $600 be a fair price or is this something I should be able to find for a couple hundred?As a patternmaker I have used that brand / type of spindle sander for many years. Very good machine. Useful but it's one of those unnecessary items. I have always wanted one. As others have mentioned verifying all the spindles, rubber sleaves and throatplates are there is important. I would want to verify 3 phase / single phase. At $1,000 I'd pass.
I would say $500 or $600 would be fair. I compiled an average from OWWM ten machines asking price averaged $919. A couple of single phase higher. A couple were all complete with fresh restoration. Square table is also a bit more desirable. Good luck!Would $500 or $600 be a fair price or is this something I should be able to find for a couple hundred?