Any suggestions on a disk sander?

bobbyfett · Post by **bobbyfett** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:13 pm

Hi All,
I'm in the market for a small disk sander to get my model pieces sanded perfectly square and even. I've been searching around trying to find a good one that doesn't cost too much. $70 is about all I want to spend. I've found these three from MicroMark, American Science and Surplus, and Harbor Freight:
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.as ... t&ID=82889
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... lance&s=hi
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=43749
Any comments on either one? Anyone have suggestions for another model I didn't find? Thanks everyone!

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:18 pm

While not a disk sander, per se, I like this one.

bobbyfett · Post by **bobbyfett** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:20 pm

That's cool, but I really need something that will ensure a perfect angle. I'm no good at doing it by hand and need something sturdy and mechanical with guides.

Tony Agustin · Post by **Tony Agustin** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:26 pm

I use this one.
Unfortunately it's still expensive but it's been my 'bestest' friend at the workbench when I need to grind away at some resin.

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 5:30 pm

Is there a jig that you can buy for the Dremel?

Scale Solutions · Post by **Scale Solutions** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:12 am

Got a dremel shaper/router table a week ago, best money I ever spent, the increase in accuracy and spend on jobs is amazing. Though it is not really a replacement for a good disc sander.

Wayne Pugh

bobbyfett · Post by **bobbyfett** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:40 am

I just noticed that none of the sanders I have looked at say that they are UL listed. Is that a bad thing for a power tool?

Tenderizer · Post by **Tenderizer** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:51 am

I think that just about every electrical item sold in this country HAS to be UL listed, so it's more or less a "given" that it is. I wouldn't really sweat it too hard.

Have you consindered looking in pawn shops?Sometimes you can find a real deal on just what you're looking for. Other times you can walk out of the place wondering how they manage to stay in business considering the prices they charge for used, beat-up junk that somebody sold to buy more tweek.

And sometimes a pawn shop is a fascinating way to waste an hour or so.

Good luck!

big-dog · Post by **big-dog** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 9:51 am

I have a Delta combo disc/belt sander. I was looking for the one with the 4 or 5" disc, but ended up with the one with the 8" disc. In the end I do like the larger disc, an 8" disc still only has 4 inches of usable space. Built like a tank, a total bastitch to assemble, loud enough to wake the dead, but man it's solid. I got mine for $100, if you can go that bit extra it might be worth it.

bobbyfett · Post by **bobbyfett** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:59 am

I just ended up getting the cheapo one from Harbor Freight. It's small and slows down under a heavy load, but it does the job well enough for the small stuff I need it for.