Kündig Uniq Edge Sander Review

[@DerekHauser-kw1bc]

I'm still drooling over this machine. I don't have a lot of use for it, but I WANT one!! I know there's a lot of haters out there, but I'd love to see a shop tour someday. I know you use your space very efficiently. I think there are always lessons to be learned from someone's shop layout. Also, you inspired me to get a Martin slider with Mac Campshure clamps. What a fantastic machine...it's even better than peanut butter. Keep up the videos please. You have so much knowledge and wisdom to impart. Your logical/ analytical/ engineer approach is refreshing. Thanks again for the videos Steve!

[@extremewoodworker]

Derek, thank you for your encouragement. I previously had a shop tour video and deleted it forever due to a lot of vitriol and negativity. Unfortunately, I am not the only one who has experienced this over the years. About 5 years ago there was a thread on the Festool Owners Group forum entitled "Ultimate Workshop Tour." That thread contains my response and why I will not post another shop tour video. To get a better idea of context, I recommend reading the entire thread although the video that started it has been taken down. That response is as follows: "A KZbin friend suggested this thread since my channel is Extreme Woodworker and I seldom participate in forums. Congratulations to Martin for such a fine shop. Up until this video, I did not know Martin machinery even made a combo jointer/planer. To correct some earlier statements about me, I have spent the last 40+ years as a licensed professional engineer in the nuclear power generation industry and former US Navy submarine officer. Other than work on a framing crew in my younger years, I have never made a living doing woodworking. I am not 'trying to make it as a KZbinr' and have not created any new content for almost 2 years. Work schedule combined with a lot of vitriol directed at me personally in my channels comment sections were major factors in my decision to suspend production. I may resume now that the work schedule is no longer an issue but still need to ponder this. On the subject of shop tours, I did a shop tour because it was requested by so many viewers. It is a difficult decision to invite the entire world into your shop since a number of viewers will look at it as 'showing off' regardless of reality. I recall a tour done by Popular Woodworking a number of years ago about a Martin and Kundig filled shop near St. Louis as I recall. I think his name was Kent and I remember seeing the s***storm of negative comments before it was finally turned off. Nobody deserves that type of treatment. I should have known better and making a shop tour video is a mistake I will never repeat. Honestly, if you have a shop with higher end equipment and tools, you are better off keeping it to yourself regardless of the fact that the majority of viewers will likely enjoy it. It is a simple thing to encourage one to ignore the haters but be silent in the comment section. Kudos to those who are willing to endure. It is simply not worth it to me. Perhaps my expectation that woodworkers who share a common passion and interest would actually be civil and not act like a bunch of name calling politicians is unreasonable in this day and age. Only time will tell." Steve

[@rbyt2010]

Btw, really like the inset video format of the feature in use while you’re describing. Very efficient and useful. Wish the vendors did more of this

[@extremewoodworker]

Thank you for that feedback. Steve

[@atg.studio]

Hi Steve. I've cleaned steel rollers with Boeshield RustFree on a cloth to remove those remaining rust stains. Has worked very well for me. I try to avoid spraying it, even though it comes in a spray bottle, because sometimes it can leave spots where it was more concentrated on the surface unless spread around quickly. You must neutralize it with something afterwards (I used full strength Simple Green), otherwise it continues its action and will actually rust even more. Also works well on cast iron to remove stubborn stains. If you want some extra polish if the RustFree leaves a dull finish, WD40 on a maroon scotch pad works well to bring the shine back. If you want to go really crazy, I've also used Mothers Mag Alum Polish (or whatever you have around) for that final shine. Thanks for the videos.

[@extremewoodworker]

Thanks. I have used that and others for rust removal before but declined on this as I didn't want to risk anything getting into the bearings. The corrosion is stable and securely fixed so it no longer concerns me. I just wanted to point this out so that others might avoid the same condition. Steve

[@GothamWoodworks]

Thanks for the review, Steve. Very timely, as I am evaluating this machine vs. Felder's KF version and a Langzauner. Your video was very helpful.

[@extremewoodworker]

I am glad this was useful to you. I had not heard of the Langzauner edge sander. It looks very interesting especially with the turret head. Steve

[@danielosmon]

Electricity info: @7:05 230v 3 phase 4.93 kw

[@garyfoster3076]

I love your choices ❤

[@extremewoodworker]

Thanks Gary. I usually do too but not always. Steve

[@tableshaper4076]

I did not know that you could control the amount of oscillation, I've always felt the oscillation on sanders was too little and too fast. This is now on my future buy list.

[@extremewoodworker]

The oscillation control feature truly makes this sander unique among the others. Steve

[@rbyt2010]

That is such a cool machine! 🤤

[@extremewoodworker]

On that there is no doubt. Steve

[@henryoppermann134]

Impressive machine…would you use it for work on acrylics?

[@extremewoodworker]

Thanks Henry. My acrylic use is typically used in shadow boxes and are framed so there really is not much need to sand it. I am pretty sure I have used it to sand acrylic to fit in odd shape boxes though. Steve