You did a great job of showcasing the sander. A very good video, you presented all the info that a woodworkers like me wants to hear. Thanks for shearing you experience. I am now convinced to go and buy one.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the complement. I am glad the video was helpful.
@KevinSamuelHolmes Жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting to find such a nice walkthrough of this sander! I just picked one up off craigslist (used it previously in a college woodshop), so I'm looking forward to setting it up as a compact and versatile sanding setup. Thanks for sharing!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
I am glad you found this video helpful. I hope you enjoy the sander. Mine has been awesome!
@Pro1er2 жыл бұрын
According to the instructions the Allen keys store in the two holes on back of the unit next to the sanding belt.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Not sure how I missed that. My allen keys are now stored in those two holes. Thanks for pointed that out!
@jimkern79222 жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with the belt creeping upwards when unit is running? Mine does and the tracking knob doesn't seem to do much at all so I basically just have a spindle sander. If you've got any suggestions I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
I have had that problem. However, with some patience with the tracking knob I was able to correct it. Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with it.
@joemontigelli32502 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! Very precise and informative about the various features and operations. Just curious what other units did you look at prior to choosing Rigid? Thanks.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Too be honest, I didn't do a lot of comparing. I did find that WEN has a similar tool. I have several wen power tools and have had a good experience with them. When I started research the ridgid sander (particularly on KZbin) I started noticing how many woodworkers on YT had them in their shops. Even videos that had nothing to do with this sander, I would notice them. That weighed heavily on my decision. There is another version of this sander by ridgid, but the reviews didn't seem as good. so I went with this one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@oldpath7357 Жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy one of these from a friends widow. This was his favorite sanding machine. Hope he kept all the bits for it.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Did you get it? How are you enjoying it?
@rayleder37054 ай бұрын
I bought mine about 15 years ago and it still runs great. They were $200 forever, but I see they're up to about $300 now. Still worth it. When the tool was first available, it was the same, but mostly gray with orange accents!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear they last so long. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@lindboknifeandtoolАй бұрын
Just bought one off an old timer. He let his jointer go for $50, this $200…😂 I was basically paying him to help him move at that point but I’m more than happy to because he’s retired, and man… he’s moving to a place where there’s no shop.. “happy wife happy life” I say this as a single guy, maybe the benefits of family outweighs the hobby for him. Idk.
@ernmage12 жыл бұрын
Good review. The allens should go on the back of the machine by the the cover storage.
@JasonPeltier2 жыл бұрын
They fit very well in the screw/bolt holes also!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Its funny you say that, because I just did that a couple of days ago.
@Prophet222 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your review. Bought one in Toronto and brought it to Brazil with me. I think you are correct, it will be a great addition to the shop!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Good luck and thanks for watching!
@edgaraldi2691 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing this video, I got one on the marketplace when i got it turned on fine. Now my motor sounds like stock and starts to make smoke, any help please.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
I wish I could, but I haven't had that problem.
@BoomBoomsWoodshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great job with a quick overview and use.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind feedback!
@earlteigrob92112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Someone mentioned that the table does not lock down very well and has flex in it. Do you notice that as well? Thank you.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
I was just using it the other day with your question in mind and did not notice those problems.
@henrysara77162 жыл бұрын
The best review and set up in youtube so far. Thy.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is high praise. Thank you and thanks for watching!
@t.c.2776 Жыл бұрын
for that bowed piece of test wood, I would have used the flat belt attachment... but thank you for the Demo.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
@blayne20292 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James! Was wondering if that tool is worth the shop space. I'm in a tight space but tired of sanding too slowly :()
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I really like it! Just used it on my last project (see the rustic pumpkin video). While I enjoy the spindle/ belt sander combination, if you need just the spindle sander, you kind find smaller units. Good luck! Small shops require a lot of creativity.
@blayne20292 жыл бұрын
Thx. I think I would actually use the belt sander most.
@patc7198 Жыл бұрын
Great job, love your presentation
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@suzylarry1 Жыл бұрын
good review . Missed the "LOCK TAB for the tilt bed " to lock in different degree of pitch. P.S. I bought one !
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
@TheHumbleCarpenter2 ай бұрын
Not sure anyone’s going to get this, but I just bought this rigid sander and it is very nice but when it runs, the belt sander seems to vibrate more than I think it should be. Has anyone else experienced this issue with the belt sander vibrating a lot as it Spins and oscillates?
@grussem10 ай бұрын
I just got this a couple days ago, great video, thank you!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts9 ай бұрын
Cool! Have you tried it out yet? I just used mine the other day on a couple of pinewood derby cars. Good times!
@joemontigelli32502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply and again great video!
@JasonPeltier2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know there aren't 5 drums. I thought I lost one!
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
You bet. I remember when I first realized it and thinking I had mis-counted. Thanks for watching!
@stephenaydelotte59402 жыл бұрын
Project idea: creating a chaotic motion machine. It could be really cool made of wood.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Well, now I need to go look up a chaotic motion machine to see what it is...
@yvesjulien43653 ай бұрын
salut , dans ton vidéo a 1:49 tu dit qu'il n'y a pas de place pour les clefs alen , voyont donc ! la compagnie ridgid aurait fait des rangement pour toute les pièce SAUF les ALEN KEYS ?? bien sûre qu'ils y ont pensé !!! c'est toi qui ne les a pas trouvé ! regarde a l'arrière juste a coté du rangement pour la bande , il y a 2 trou EXAGONAL , un plus gros et un plus petit , exactement la bonne grosseur des 2 clefs ! c'est une machine a sabler , ça fait de la poussière , avec ton ruban électrique tu va finir par les perdre , l'adhésif et la poussière ça fonctionne pas longtemps
@HomestyleWoodCrafts3 ай бұрын
You are correct. Thanks for chiming in. Where are you watching from?
@yvesjulien43653 ай бұрын
@@HomestyleWoodCrafts de Mascouche , au Québec , Canada , and you ?
@bluebike19992 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great tool. I can think of several projects that could have benefitted from a half inch spindle. Keep the videos coming.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts2 жыл бұрын
Will do. What are some of the projects you were thinking of? Thanks for watching!
@jgriff1986194710 ай бұрын
Nice video explained well.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching1
@lindboknifeandtoolАй бұрын
Super appreciate this video. Idk here’s five bucks lol
@HomestyleWoodCraftsАй бұрын
Wow! That is so kind. I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your support of Homeatyle Wood Crafts.
@howardwilson171 Жыл бұрын
Please hook up a vacuum to control the dust.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Its hard to tell from the angle, but I when I was sanding I was standing right in the open doorway of the garage door. Not that I am perfect at it, but I try to practice safe woodworking techniques. Dust collection is something I am working on improving in my shop now and I have made a couple of videos about it. Check out my recent videos on dust collection!
@marksteele3132 Жыл бұрын
I have had two of them now. Both failed within a year or two.
@HomestyleWoodCrafts Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear it. Was the cause the same in both instances?