78C-10
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Hello everyone, I'm in the market for 6" belt/10" disc sander. Does anyone have any suggestions on brand and model? I'll be using it periodically, not every day. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
Suggest a 6" belt/10" disc sander
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JDon99
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I bought mine years ago off of craigslist. It's a craftsman and it had very little use on it. We have a Dayton at work that looks to be the same as the cman, it's at least 9yrs old and has been through hell and back with little to no issues, besides a broken switch.
crguy
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The 6 x 48 Delta with a 12" disc is one of the best.
xman_charl
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been using these occasionally:
12 inch disk, rpm about 3,000
modified HF belt sander, 6 x 48 about 2,700 rpm, 2 1/2 hp ac motor
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Charl
12 inch disk, rpm about 3,000
modified HF belt sander, 6 x 48 about 2,700 rpm, 2 1/2 hp ac motor
Charl
crewchief888
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i have this one i picked up at KBC tool in elk grove village.
they were really nice people to deal with.
it's imported, but has held up fine for the past couple years.
it's not a "precision" instrument by any means.
Thank you crewchief, looks like a decent machine. That is exactly what I'm looking for.
crewchief888
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Thank you crewchief, looks like a decent machine. That is exactly what I'm looking for.
model # 9648
shipping weight is stated at 140 lbs
they are located on bussy (sp) hwy a couple blocks north of landmier rd.
i think the woman that i talked to was named michelle
i scrapped the stand that was provided (it was way too low for my preferences) and used an existing stand and furniture mover for a base i already had laying around
they also have belts and disks in stock, if they dont have it they have a couple other locations they can pull stock from, took a couple days for everything i ordered to get to elk grove.
for me, it was worth taking the day off and making the drive from NWI to save in shipping 400+ lbs of stuff...
kctyphoon
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The HF model gets good reviews. It's just a sander.. or scour Craigslist for a used delta, jet, grizzly..
model # 9648
shipping weight is stated at 140 lbs
they are located on bussy (sp) hwy a couple blocks north of landmier rd.
i think the woman that i talked to was named michelle
i scrapped the stand that was provided (it was way too low for my preferences) and used an existing stand and furniture mover for a base i already had laying around
they also have belts and disks in stock, if they dont have it they have a couple other locations they can pull stock from, took a couple days for everything i ordered to get to elk grove.
for me, it was worth taking the day off and making the drive from NWI to save in shipping 400+ lbs of stuff...
Thank you again. I'm not terribly far from Elk Grove, I'd just go pick it up too.
Marctrees
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78c - You may have meant 9", most common by far size.
That KBC is 9", just to clarify.
This one below the best bang.
I have had one for years, very happy.
Wood, light metal, anything.
Very often found on Clist for $125 - $150.
Not as great as like an oldd Delta/ Rockwell, but MUCH easier to find, and 1/5 the $.
Marc
Bingo - In Wheeling - https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/for/6150226839.html
That KBC is 9", just to clarify.
This one below the best bang.
I have had one for years, very happy.
Wood, light metal, anything.
Very often found on Clist for $125 - $150.
Not as great as like an oldd Delta/ Rockwell, but MUCH easier to find, and 1/5 the $.
Marc
Bingo - In Wheeling - https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/for/6150226839.html
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Marctrees
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Here's yet another - The guy says 8" disk, but I'm 99.9% sure it's 9"
This one has a cast table, previous one Al.
Both are fine in this case, course cast a bit less vibration.
First one seems maybe a bit cleaner. Marc
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tls/6147254581.html
This one has a cast table, previous one Al.
Both are fine in this case, course cast a bit less vibration.
First one seems maybe a bit cleaner. Marc
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tls/6147254581.html
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crewchief888
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Thank you again. I'm not terribly far from Elk Grove, I'd just go pick it up too.
notta problem, when i saw your location, it thought of it as an alternative to CL, ebay, or something from a big box store.
if you're looking to spend more money, KBC also carries jet branded equipment.
FWIW, i won a facebook contest/drawing from KBC, grand prize was a $1000 store credit. i picked up things that i'd NEVER spend the money buying on my own. it's the kinda stuff that i use quite a bit when i'm building/fabricating, (but i had always "made do" with what i had on hand)
most of the time it sits unused
i got the sander, a large bench drill press, DP vice, hand shear, misc belts and disks from them. once i got the order placed, it took a couple days to get everything together in elk grove for me to pickup. all totaled i had over 400 lbs of stuff, so shipping would have killed me.
they were really nice people to deal with, very friendly staff.
it's a family owned/operated business, i bought some of my machinist tools back in the 70's from them...
tool_scrounge
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Rockwell Delta 31-710 6x48 belt and 1`2" disk sander.
Picture of one:
http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=8128
I have been fortunate to find them in the $200-$300 range, but usually they are more.
Marctrees
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toolscrounge - The Rockwell in your photo is my dream shop sander.
But like I said above, you'll find the Craftsman ones 100 to 1 of the Rockwells, and again, 1/5 or even less the $.
Lastly, even though they do not have the Rockwell cool factor, not as heavy duty, smaller lighter disk, only one table, the Cman is way more than adequate for 99% of folks home shop use.
Marc
But like I said above, you'll find the Craftsman ones 100 to 1 of the Rockwells, and again, 1/5 or even less the $.
Lastly, even though they do not have the Rockwell cool factor, not as heavy duty, smaller lighter disk, only one table, the Cman is way more than adequate for 99% of folks home shop use.
Marc
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Spudland_Dave
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So would I be correct in saying there is a version of that sander WITHOUT the disc? Seen one on the local CL...burnt out my Grizzly sander and now i'm in the market... I kinda would have picked up that rockwell, but not sure how useful the disc would be (if i'd miss it)
tool_scrounge
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Marc. -
I like the.older Craftsman belt grinders that have the exposed screw adjust for belt tracking better than the later more common ones with with the cam adjust. The cam version has less sensitivity and is harder to get the tracking correct on the few I have used.
tool_scrounge
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Yes. Delta made a combo disk + belt sander, belt only, and disk only versions.
Marctrees
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True, the newer cam ones not as good, but much much easier to find.
The little cam and locking mechanism always bugged me, but it's OK, and overall , love the machine all told.
I totally think it's the best bang for buck by far. Marc
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theoldwizard1
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I have been looking for a Craftsman 6x48 belt/ 9"disc sander on and off for a couple of years. The ones I have found are way over priced !
I have a 31-710 that’s missing some items. It runs but I think I had rather sell it as is to someone who needs parts or has parts they can add to this one. 100$ but I don’t pay for shipping.
I have a 31-710 that’s missing some items. It runs but I think I had rather sell it as is to someone who needs parts or has parts they can add to this one. 100$ but I don’t pay for shipping.
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This rikon was on craigslst for $200 but the seller never responded back to me... when I spec it out, it's pretty nice, 1HP motor. The older version have 3/4HP motor. Not cheap when new, but if you can find a deal, it's not bad.
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6" x 48" Belt /10" Disc Sander w/Stand 50-122 from RIKON - Acme Tools
6" x 48" Belt /10" Disc Sander w/Stand - 50-122 from RIKON
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I’m not sure I’m understanding your response. My 31-710 has a 1 1/2 hp motor and runs great. I think the motor alone would cost more than the 100$ for the complete machine (with missing parts). Years back someone broke into my dads shop and stole several items, including the tables off this sander. Any ideas my on salvaging it or selling it.
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Try posting in the classifieds section first..... or ebay. Trying to sell in a discussion thread is usually not allowed on many forums (that's why forums have classified sections), especially uselessly bumping an old *** thread. That's usually what scammers do. Not saying you're a scammer but this is not the way to do it.
Thanks new at this. Learning may be old threads but there’s lots of good information in them.